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.

Is your community group or organization looking for funding over $500? 

Community groups can apply for Grant-in-Aid funding over $500 and make a presentation to City Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting on November 23, 2020. The deadline for submission is 9 AM November 18, 2020.

Complete the fillable application form, send it to Administration and make a 5-10 minute presentation to Council! Applications can be emailed, dropped off at City Hall (4705-50 Avenue), or mailed. Best of luck to all applicants.

Grant-in-Aid funding up to $500

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. *Applications are no longer being accepted for Grant-in-Aid up to $500*

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) FILLABLE (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: