Stirling Wind Project Community Funding
Lethbridge County and the Stirling Wind Project have established a Community Benefit Contribution Program. Each year, this program will provide funds for community organizations and post-secondary scholarships.
Grants available:
- Community Benefit Scholarship (2 at $2,000 each) - deadline to apply: July 31, 2025
- Community Benefit Fund (up to $10,000) - deadline to apply: March 1, 2025
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS:
- Grants are awarded for projects, events or initiatives related to the promotion of:
- Environmental Enhancement
- Social Welfare
- Arts and Culture
- Health and Wellness
- Education & Science
- Emergency Relief
- Projects could include
- Capital projects or equipment for the enhancement of community facilities
- Community Events
- Art or Education Programs
- Applications for 2025 are open.
- Download the grant application.
- Application deadline: March 1, 2025
Congratulations to the 2024 grant recipients:
- Bee Hive Child Care – climbing wall/dome
- Diamond City Citizens Association – new community hall
- St. Catherine’s Home and School Board – playground
- McNally Community Association – bathroom repairs
- Holy Spirit Catholic School Division – sound system
SCHOLARSHIPS:
- A minimum of one university or college scholarship to be awarded annually to:
- high achieving student(s) currently enrolled in Lethbridge County schools
- planning to further their studies in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics in the following year.
- Annual maximum per scholarship: $2,000 with an annual maximum of $4,000 for all scholarships.
- How to Apply:
- Download the application form.
- Once completed, please submit your application via email, mail, or in-person.
- Email: hpinksen@lethcounty.ca
- Mail: Lethbridge County
#100, 905 - 4th Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4E4
Attention: Hailey Pinksen, Director, Corporate Services - In-person: Lethbridge County Administration Building
- Application deadline: July 31, 2025
- For additional information on the programs, criteria and distribution please review the Lethbridge County Community Benefit Fund application or contact the Director, Corporate Services at 403-328-5525 or hpinksen@lethcounty.ca.