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The Communities Online newsletter is published four to eight times a year and provides information and resources on our 27 recognized community leagues.

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Community League Grants

Community League Grants provide grant funding to Parkland County Community Leagues in support of the valuable social and recreational contributions that they make to Parkland County residents. These grants are only available to recognized community associations as per policy RP-016

2021 Program and Events Grant

The intent of this funding is to support groups looking to try new programs, improve on existing ones, or host one-time events. Priority of funding will be given to programs and events that focus on children and families and are open to the public.

The grant may only be used to offset the costs associated with the program or event.
Each group is eligible for funding up to 50% of the expenses. The 50% supplied by the community association may include cash, in kind donations of equipment, supplies and donated labour.
The number of annual approved applications depends upon the budget allocated and the number of grant applications.

Deadline: February 15, May 15, August 15, November 15

2021 Program and Events Grant

2021 Program and Events Grant Fillable

2021 Minor Sustainability Grant

This grant assists with minor capital costs of the preventative maintenance, or renovation, or code upgrades to their facilities to better enhance programs and service delivery to Parkland County residents.

Projects may be covered up to 50% of the cost of the project to a maximum of $7,500 in one year with a 5 year maximum overall award of $25,000 per community association.
The 50% supplied by the community association may include cash, in-kind donations of equipment, supplies and donated labor.
The allocation of the Community Association Sustainability Minor Capital Grant is based on the assessed priority of the project.

Deadline: February 15, May 15, August 15, November 15

2021 Minor Sustainability Grant

2021 Minor Sustainability Grant Fillable

2022 Major Sustainability Grant

This grant assists community associations with major capital costs of the preventative maintenance, or renovation, or code upgrades to their facilities to better enhance programs and service delivery to Parkland County residents. Major capital projects may be covered up to 50% of the cost of the project with a 10 year maximum of $100,000 per Community Association.

Deadline: June 25, 2021

Please contact your CDC if you are interested in applying for this grant

Community Association Volunteer of the Year

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Parkland County honours its many community association volunteers at a special banquet. The banquet usually takes place in April. Every community association is asked to nominate an outstanding volunteer to receive the Volunteer of the Year award.

Resources and upcoming workshops

Check out the City of Spruce Grove's Community Group Resources.

Upcoming community events

Do you have a community event you'd like to share for your hall or community association? Feel free to add it to our online Community Events Calendar.

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