Grant Information
Grant-in-Aid
The City of Wetaskiwin supports organizations that enrich the Community through projects and events that benefit the City as a whole. If your organization is looking for financial assistance to host events in the City, you may qualify for our Grant-in-Aid funding.
*The application deadline has been extended to October 21, 2020*
Applications for the 2021 Grant-in-Aid funding program are now being accepted until October 7, 2020 October 21, 2020. Every year, the City of Wetaskiwin accepts applications for grant requests up to $500 for events that benefit our community.
If you aren't sure if your event is eligible for this grant, please refer to the following documents for more information:
- Grant-In-Aid Policy (CO-019) (PDF)
- Grant-In-Aid Application (CO-019-2) (PDF)
- Grant-in-Aid Final Report (PDF)
For additional information please contact the City of Wetaskiwin at 780.361.4409 or email administration@wetaskiwin.ca.
FCSS Community Grant Program
The FCSS Grant Program provides funds to enhance and enrich preventative programs and services throughout the City of Wetaskiwin. FCSS is a partnership between the City of Wetaskiwin and the province of Alberta. Funding decisions will be in accordance with provincial FCSS guidelines. For additional information please view the FCSS Grant Program page.
Grants Awarded to the City of Wetaskiwin
The City of Wetaskiwin has been awarded over $20 million in grant funding throughout 2020.
“Working through an incredibly hard time—both economically and with the pandemic—it is very encouraging to have the support from our provincial and federal partners,” stated City of Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam. “While some of our grant dollars this year is based on population and through existing agreements, the City has taken a very active role in pursuing grant funding to help offset our costs which in turn directly benefits our residents and business owners.”
The breakdown of the grants received is as follows:
Community Food Centres Canada | ||
Program Name | Grant Amount | Description |
Good Food Access Fund | $80,000 | Support for community members experiencing food security issues as a result of COVID-19 including food hampers, produce and gift cards |
Good Food Access Fund | $20,000 | Gift cards to further support community members experiencing food security issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic |
Subtotal of section | $100,000 | |
Government of Alberta | ||
Program Name | Grant Amount | Description |
Alberta Municipal Water Wastewater Partnership | $12,900,000 | Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades |
Community and Regional Economic Support program | $34,375 | Economic development investment readiness and attraction report |
Community Outreach Coordinator | $65,000 | Community Outreach Coordinator staff position for the City of Wetaskiwin's Intensive Case Management Program. |
Municipal Stimulus Funding | $1,504,288 | Asphalt overlays on 40 avenue (56 Street to 64 Street) and 48 Street south of 37 Avenue of South East Industrial |
Municipal Sustainability Initiative | $2,661,682 | Funding to support 2020 capital projects including the public works shop replacement |
Municipal Operating Support Transfer | $1,286,432 | General Administrative shortfalls associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken in response to it |
Municipal Policing Assistance Grant | $301,240 | Funding to support annual policing costs |
Police Officer Grant | $200,000 | Funding for two police officer positions |
Social Services Support for COVID-19 | $75,500 | Support for community members during COVID-19 including the Feed More program, Community Kitchen Support, hygiene kits and front-line staff |
Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program | $210,000 | Lighting upgrades at the Wetaskiwin Regional Airport |
Subtotal of section | $19,238,517 | |
Government of Canada | ||
Program Name | Grant Amount | Description |
Canada Summer Jobs | $16,800 | Summer student employment positions |
Federal Gas Tax Fund | $723,888 | Funding to support local infrastructure priorities for 2020 including lane line rehabilitation and storm sewer rehabilitation |
Reaching Home COVID-19 Emergency Funding | $17,850 | Emergency self isolation supplies for Wetaskiwin's homeless population including sleeping supplies, food, basic necessities, personal protective equipment, and sanitization supplies |
Subtotal for section | $758,538 | |
Grand Total | $20,097,055 | |