Grants and Funding
The City of Medicine Hat offers the following grant opportunities:
Applications for the Community Vibrancy Grant are now open! Deadline to apply is Oct. 11, 2023 by 3 p.m.
The City of Medicine Hat values community activities and projects because they bolster community spirit, emphasize opportunities that contribute to quality of life and enhance a sense of belonging to the community.
The purpose of the Community Vibrancy Grant is to provide funding for projects that support one or more of the following objectives:
- promote vibrancy, energy and enthusiasm in the community of Medicine Hat
- emphasize the community and celebrate living in Medicine Hat
- promote recreation, leisure, social, arts, cultural or opportunities vital to the well-being and quality of life in Medicine Hat
- promote a sense of belonging in the community.
Please read the guidelines to ensure that your project fits with the criteria. If after you are still uncertain if your project is eligible, please contact the Community Vibrancy Grant Administrator at 403-529-8316 for assistance.
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View guidelines and criteria (PDF)
Completed support materials can be submitted by emailing to Bonnie-Lou at bonyar@medicinehat.ca.
For more information, contact:
Community Vibrancy Grant Administrator
Community Development, City of Medicine Hat
Phone: 403-529-8316
Email: bonyar@medicinehat.ca
The City of Medicine Hat is excited to introduce Community Microgrants of up to $500 available in two different funding categories:
1) Community Connections - supports neighbourhood projects and events that build inclusion, well-being, and connect people to each other.
2) Arts, Culture & Heritage - promotes arts and heritage, and celebrates diverse cultures.
View guidelines and criteria (PDF)
The microgrants are intended to foster connections in the community through gatherings and activities, with a variety of focuses. It is our hope that through the establishment of this grant stream, that residents and neighborhoods organize activities and events that help people feel a strong sense of community and connection with the people in their community and/or neighborhood.
Grant intake is ongoing and applicants are encouraged to apply for funding at any time throughout the year. Grants received will be given notice of their application status within 30 days of submission. Grant intake will close for the year when the total funding is allocated.
Community Connections Application Arts, Culture & Heritage Application
Paper copies of the grant application forms can be picked up at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre reception desk Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
I. Grant Amount |
Total microgrant dollars available each year is $10,000 for EACH of the two funding categories. |
II. Eligibility criteria |
Please read the following section carefully. Applications for a Community Microgrants must meet the following eligibility criteria: Eligible Events for the Community Connections microgrant must:
Eligible Events for the Arts, Culture, and Heritage microgrant are:
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Family and Community Support Services Grants
To support preventive social initiatives, projects, and services that enhance the social well-being of individuals, families, and the community.
Applications are now closed for 2023.
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a unique 80/20 funding partnership between the Government of Alberta and participating municipalities or Métis Settlements. The combined funding is used to support preventive social initiatives, projects, and services that enhance the social well-being of individuals, families, and/or the community.
Legislative requirements |
An FCSS municipality must ensure that local initiatives, processes, or services meet all the requirements set out in the FCSS Act. In particular, the Act requires that FCSS supports social initiatives that are preventive and that they enhance the social well-being of individuals and families through promotion or intervention strategies provided at the earliest opportunity. |
Medicine Hat Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) awarded $1,721,450 funding from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 to support external projects/programs within the community.
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Important Links |
View application guidelines (PDF)
Completed materials can be submitted by emailing to Bonnie-Lou at bonyar@medicinehat.ca.
For more information, contact:
FCSS Grant Administrator
Community Development, City of Medicine Hat
Phone: 403-529-8316
Email: bonyar@medicinehat.ca