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On July 8, 2025 Strathcona County Council approved changes to the community grants program for the 2027/2028 granting year.
Learn more about the changes.Â
Community Connection grants encourage residents to engage in local activities that foster social connections, inclusion and well-being. This year, 139 applicants received $365 to supplement a range of neighbourhood and community-focused gatherings and events.
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Aligning with the Strathcona County Social Framework, grants of up to $2,000 are available to support a project that promotes positive social change and community safety and well-being in Strathcona County. A total of 8 Community Grants were approved this year.
Examples of previous Change Grant initiatives:
Resident knowledge and passion are the foundation of positive community change. Strathcona County residents continue to make this a community that is supported, safe and connected. Community Connection and Community Change grants are administers as part of the Social Framework Community Grants Policy (126.5 KB)  and the Social Framework Community Grant Guidelines (305.6 KB)
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Last updated: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Page ID: 49191