Community Vibrancy Grant application window open for 2026 projects

Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat has begun accepting applications for its Community Vibrancy Grant. The application window is open from Monday, June 2, 2025 until Friday, July 18 at 3 p.m.

“We’re thrilled to open applications for 2026 Community Vibrancy Grants and support projects that bring life to our community. We are also offering two-year funding for festivals and events — helping organizations plan further ahead, grow their impact, and build lasting experiences for our community,” said Aaron Nelson, Manager of Cultural Experiences and Events with the City of Medicine Hat. “It may seem early to apply for a grant for an event or project that will happen next year, but it is important for many organizations to plan well in advance so they may better serve our community.”

The 2026 Community Vibrancy Grant application intake has two funding streams – Community Project and Activities, and Annual Festivals and Special Events.

The Community Project and Activities stream has $52,000 in available funds for 2026. The Annual Festivals and Special Events stream, for larger-scale events, has two-years of funding available. There is $83,000 available for 2026, and $83,000 is available for 2027.

Applicants are encouraged to fully read the City’s grant funding guidelines and criteria to ensure their project and application meets the program objectives and eligibility criteria.

Examples of previous Community Vibrancy Grant recipients include the following:

• Brain Injury Awareness Month
• Reconnecting to Play at the Medicine Hat Public Library
• Learn to Weave in Medicine Hat
• Addictions Don’t Discriminate
• Medicine Hat Jazz Festival
• Rise Up! Balloon Festival

For more information on the Community Vibrancy Grant program and the application process, visit medicinehat.ca/grants. Interested applicants can also email cdvgrants@medicinehat.ca.

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