Communities Online newsletter
The Communities Online newsletter is published four to eight times a year and provides information and resources on our 27 recognized community leagues.
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 availalbe to recognized community associations as per policy RP-016
2019 Operating Grant
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Please contact your Community Development Coordinator for questions regarding the 2019 Operating grant.
2019 Deadline: September 15, 2019
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2019 Program and Events Grant
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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
2019 Program and Events Grant
2019 Program and Events Grant Fillable PDF
2019 Program and Event Grant Report
2019 Program and Event Grant Report Fillable
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2019 Minor Sustainability Grant
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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 labour.
- 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
2019 Minor Sustainability Grant
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2020 Major Sustainability Grant
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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 30, 2019
Please contact your CDC if you are interested in applying for this grant
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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.
Insurance Resouces
Facility quick checklist
Incident report form
