Community Funding Opportunities

The County offers a number of funding opportunities, including community grant funding and student funding. See the options below.

Bursary Program - Applications closed for 2025

The Bursary Program exists to provide financial assistance to Lethbridge County citizens who are pursuing a post-secondary education. Each year three students are awarded $1500 each. See past recipients.

Eligibility Requirements:

Primary Considerations - Open to any student or adult as qualified by the undernoted conditions:
1. Shall be a resident of Lethbridge County who is attending school within Lethbridge County’s Municipal boundaries, or
2. Shall have at one time attended school within Lethbridge County’s municipal boundaries.
Secondary Considerations - Based on an academic standing sufficient to achieve stated goals. Based on good citizenship demonstrated through community and social participation, volunteer work, etc.
Other Considerations
1. Financial need will be considered.
2. Applicant need not be a High School student but must provide proof of enrollment in a post-secondary education institute
3. Is a resident of Lethbridge County and must provide proof of such.
4. Only students going into first year of studies are eligible to apply.
5. Has not received the Lethbridge County bursary in the past.

How to Apply: APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2025

Download 2025 Bursary application
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: June 1, 2025
Transcripts of marks must accompany application.

For full details on the Bursary Program, click the link to view:

Lethbridge County Policy #182 - Bursary

Stirling Wind Project Community Funding -

Applications closed for 2025

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

SCHOLARSHIPS: See past recipients.

A minimum of one university or college scholarship to be awarded annually to:
- high achieving student(s) currently enrolled in high school (includes: Coaldale, Coalhurst, Monarch, Nobleford, Picture Butte, Iron Springs and City of Lethbridge)
- planning to further their studies in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM-related programs) 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.

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 closed.
Application deadline: March 1, 2025

Congratulations to the 2024 grant recipients: