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Community Funding Opportunities

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.