Strathcona County offers a broad range of grants and funding opportunities each year. The information provided below is intended to connect individuals and non-profit organizations to these grants, and conference or event organizers to municipal sponsorship. To learn more about a specific grant or municipal sponsorship click on the links below, or contact the County department responsible for administering the grant or funding opportunity.
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Arts, Culture and Heritage
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Community Investment Program supports Strathcona County-based community not-for-profit arts, culture and heritage organizations.
Five funding categories are offered through the program. They are:
Arts Development / Program / Project
Capital Equipment
Individual Artist Development
Organizational Development
Special Event or Festival Grant
Grant guidelines and application forms for these categories are administered by Recreation, Parks and Culture.
Business financing
Listing of federal, provincial and not-for-profit funding programs.
These programs are not administered by Strathcona County. These third-party links are provided for information only.
Council community funds
Council Community Funding provides support to community initiatives or event that benefits Strathcona County and its residents.
Administered by: Council
Community development
2026 Community Connection and Community Change Grants
The Community Connection and Community Change Grants program provides grant funding for creative, innovative, non-tradition ideas and opportunities that inspire citizens to be more active, involved and civically engaged.
Administered by: Family and Community Services
NEW Community Grants program
Strathcona County is introducing a new Community Grants program for the 2027/2028 granting year. Learn more about the changes.
Core Grant
Core Grants support the foundational operations of non-profit, social service groups and organizations delivering essential social services.
Community Initiative Grant
The Community Initiative Grant program focuses on innovative, time-bound projects and partnerships that address emerging community needs or test new approaches. Non-profit organizations and social service groups can apply for funding up to $25,000. Residents, informal groups, and community leagues can apply for funding up to $2,000.
Connection Grant (2027)
Connection Grants support events that foster social inclusion, community engagement and a sense of belonging. Check back for more details in 2027.
Administered by: Family and Community Services
Large scale events
The Community Large Scale Event Investment Program is available for local Not-for-Profit organizations hosting large scale, sustainable festivals or events that enhance the quality of life of residents and supports new or existing events that attract visitors.
Administered by: Recreation, Parks and Culture
Sports and recreation
Community Recreation Event and Sport Tourism (CREST) Investment Program
The Community Recreational Event and Sport Tourism (CREST) Investment Program assists groups in hosting sporting events at the provincial through to international event level.
Administered by: Recreation, Parks and Culture
