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County opens applications for 2025 Operating Assistance Grant

The County of Grande Prairie has opened up applications for its 2025 Operating Assistance Grant.

According to the county, the program directly supports local non-profits and community volunteer groups that offer recreation or cultural services to county residents.

The grant is available for projects and programs requiring improvements to facilities and those that offer recreation and cultural services to a maximum of $5,000. The county adds that indoor ice arenas, halls, swimming pools, and curling rinks within the county automatically receive operating funds to support the costs associated with them.

Applications opened on February 1st and will be accepted until April 1st, 2025. Funds will be distributed in “late June or early July.”

Interested individuals can read more about the county’s Operating Assistance Grant policy or apply on their website.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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