The County offers a number of funding opportunities, including community grant funding and student funding. See the options below.
Stirling Wind Project Community Funding - Applications open for 2026
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: June 1, 2026
- Community Benefit Fund (up to $10,000) - deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS: See 2026 recipients.
- 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 2026 are closed.
- Application deadline: March 1, 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 grant recipients:
- Picture Butte High School – farm education program
- John Davidson School – playground equipment
- Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) – community fee assistance programming
- Picture Butte Fish and Game Association – youth camp and junior archery program
- Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge – Interfaith Learning Garden
- Jam for Jax – skate jam event for youth
- TIME Society – 2026 Father Daughter Ball
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 2026 scholarship 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, 2026
- 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.
Bursary Program - Applications open for 2026
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:
- Shall be a resident of Lethbridge County who is attending school within Lethbridge County’s Municipal boundaries, or
- 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
- Financial need will be considered.
- Applicant need not be a High School student but must provide proof of enrollment in a post-secondary education institute
- Is a resident of Lethbridge County and must provide proof of such.
- Only students going into first year of studies are eligible to apply.
- Has not received the Lethbridge County bursary in the past.
How to Apply:
- Fill out an application
- Application deadline: June 1, 2026
- Transcripts of marks must accompany application.