Grants and Support

Join the City of Lethbridge, United Way, and the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, on September 18th at 6:30 pm in City Council Chambers at City Hall for our fall Grant Information Night.

Are you thinking about planning an event in Lethbridge?  We are here to help.

Sports Bid Committee

This Committee is here to help your group put together a professional, well-thought-out bid by providing:

• expertise in putting the bid together
• bid package development and samples
• information on amenities, accommodations & facilities in Lethbridge
  
• a link to volunteers, experience, financial assistance, and support systems

Contact the Lethbridge Destination Management Organization by calling 403.394.2403 or visiting http://sportlethbridge.com/

Community Event Support Grant

 We recognize the value of special events and the contribution they make to the vitality of our community. Your City has established this program to provide funding support.

For more information on this grant and how to fill out the application, please click here

Community Event Support Grant Application

Community Event Support Grant Reporting Form

Application deadlines:  January 31st, April 30th, July 31st, and October 31st. 

Heart of Our City Downtown Activity Grant

This grant provides funds to Lethbridge organizations to host events that help to create an exciting and vibrant downtown, and to attract audiences to the Heart of Our City. The deadline for 2019 events has now passed.  The grant program will open up again in October 2019 for 2020 events.

The application and information can be found at www.lethbridge.ca/hocactivitygrant .

Major Community Event Hosting Grant

This grant is intended for events of significant size, that would have an economic benefit and enhance the profile and visibility of the city.  To enquire about this grant, please contact either Lori Harasem at 403-360-1720 or lori.harasem@lethbridge.ca or Travis Grindle at 403-329-7394 or travis.grindle@lethbridge.ca

Please see this flowchart for information on the process required to request funding from this grant.

Please note: Information on the Community Capital Project Grant can be found on this page