The Town of Coalhurst is committed to empowering citizens to implement projects, programs and events which develop community leadership, foster deep cultural and social connections, and benefit the community as a whole.
The Community Grant Program is designed to provide financial assistance to residents, non-profit groups, and organizations offering a variety of recreation, culture and social-based programs, events, or activities aimed to enhance Coalhurst’s overall identity and its residents’ sense of connection and quality of life. Economic development initiatives that help grow and improve Coalhurst’s economic well-being are also considered.
There are two different streams of grants available:
1. The purpose of the Neighbourhood Connections Micro-grant is to supplement a range of neighbourhood projects, gatherings, or activities that foster deep cultural and social connections, inclusion, and well-being. Successful applications will demonstrate how the grant supports residents to connect and engage with each other. Applicants are encouraged to be creative with their submission.
Examples may include: building a free library, hosting a movie night outside, hosting a ‘meet the neighbours’ event, community clean-up activities, neighbourhood beautification projects, offering to share skills and knowledge with neighbours, hosting a ‘bake off challenge’ or wood craft making event for youth, etc.
2. The purpose of the Community Support Grant is to supplement a range of one-time projects or initiatives, community events, one-time or ongoing social programs or events, or economic development initiatives. Projects and initiatives should be designed to enhance Coalhurst residents’ sense of connection and quality of life and/or grow and improve Coalhurst’s economic well-being.
Examples may include: a non-profit organization’s fundraising event, community concert, beautification project, minor capital project, recreation or cultural event open to the general public, a festival, etc.
Please read the grant program guidelines carefully (a link to the PDF document is available below). If after reading the guidelines you are still uncertain if your project is eligible, please contact the Community Development department at 403-381-3033 for clarity and assistance. Completed grant applications can be submitted by email to: [email protected].
The following documents can be downloaded, completed and emailed for submission, or printed and dropped off at the Town Office: