The Community Capital Grant program is used to support the construction, expansion or renovation of recreational, social and cultural facilities in the region. Community Capital Grants are executed through agreements with community groups and non-profit organizations that operate the facilities.
Grant funding is available to support facilities that:
- Are owned by the Municipality and operated by a community group or non-profit organization (asset implications for the Municipality).
- Are owned and operated by community groups and organizations directly (no asset implications for the Municipality).
The Community Capital Grant program helps organizations meet community needs and goals identified in the Municipality's Community Investment Program and the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan.
Objectives
The Community Capital Grant helps funded organizations meet community needs and goals as identified by the Municipality through the Community Investment Program and the Regional Municipality Wood Buffalo 2018–2021 Strategic Plan.
Approved uses of grant funds
Solely for expenses associated with the approved capital project.
Funding limitations
Capital Grants are subject to the following funding limitations:
- up to 50 per cent of total planning and design costs for the capital project
- up to 50 per cent of total construction costs for the capital project
- up to 50 per cent of total land purchase costs for the capital project.
Ineligibility
The following applications are ineligible for funding under the Community Capital Grant program:
- Federal and Provincial governments and affiliated bodies
- Funding for programs or facilities for activities which are the mandate or responsibility of the Federal or Provincial governments, including but not limited to programs and facilities of health care, education, religious activities, housing and childcare
- Funding for completed projects but have identified funding shortfalls.