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1. Who can apply for a Community Grant?

• Non-profit organizations, societies or associations who operate within Kneehill County, and have had society status for a minimum of 2 (two) years, in good standing, can apply. 
• The project must also be completed within Kneehill County borders. 
• Organizations must be able to match the funding requested at a minimum of 50% of the total project cost

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2. Who is ineligible to apply for a Community Grant?

• Municipalities or individual persons
• Organizations that provide services or programs that are the responsibility of another level of government, including Health, Education, Libraries and Social Services
• Religious organizations; however, we will consider an organization with religious affiliations that are seeking funding for a non-denominational initiative that is open to the community-at-large
• Organizations with political affiliations
• Projects that have already been started or completed
• Programs, events, and activities that receive support from the County through other programs or policies with the exception of the Kneehill County Rural Community Halls listed in Policy #15-13
• Programs, events, and activities that have received support from the County through another application from another non-profit organization
• Organizations that received Kneehill Community Grant to Non-Profit Organizations funding in the prior year of more than $1,000 are not eligible this year
• The project cannot enhance or create a fully owned municipal asset. Applications involving land and/or facilities must include a Certificate of Title.
• Organizations must be able to match the funding requested at a minimum of 50% of the total project cost 

Community Grants Policy

3. How do I apply for a Community Grant?

Grant applications and criteria are available electronically on the Kneehill County website or can be picked up at the Kneehill County Administration building.  

No other form of application will be accepted. 

Community Grant Application

4. How much Community Grant funding can I apply for?

• The amount and availability of grants will be determined by Council at the annual budget deliberations.
• Grant funding is approved on a matching basis. This means organizations must contribute an amount equal to or exceeding the actual Community Grant. The matching requirement may be met in the form of any combination of money, volunteer labour, services, donated materials or equipment, all of which must be specifically related to the project.  
  • The value of volunteerism for Community Grant is based on:
    • $10.00/hour for unskilled labour
    • $25.00/hour for skilled labour
    • Donated materials and professional services at verified fair market value; and
    • Donated heavy equipment (incl. operator) $50.00/hour.
  • Time and labour provided towards the preparation of Community Grant funding applications, committee planning meetings, fundraising, and similar activities are not eligible for Community Grants matching purposes.
• Funding is limited to a minimum of $250 dollars
• Organizations can request to present to Council but are not mandatory
• Additional information or clarification may be requested by Council before approval of funds

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5. How long do we have to use our Community Grant funding?

• Organizations have one year to use the funds. 
• If the Organization is unable to conduct the project program, event or activity in the current year, a written letter of request for an extension must be submitted.

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6. What can I use the Community Grant funding for?

The entire amount of financial support received through the Community Grant program must be used exclusively for the project described on your Community Grant Application.  

Community Grants Policy

7. Who can I contact regarding Community Grants?

Questions about the Community Grant Program? Call or email Carolyn Van der Kuil at Kneehill County, 403-443-5541.