Community Grant Program
The Community Grant Program provides funds for:
- One-time projects and initiatives; or
- Operating expenses of organizations in their development stage once per fiscal year for up to three years (within the first five years); or
- Events that are primarily designed and delivered for the general public that attract visitors, significantly contribute to the local economy, and promote volunteerism.
From 1999 to Fall 2022, the Town of Hinton has provided $1.61 million in funding to local non-profit organizations through either the Quality of Life or Community Grant programs.
The Spring Intake of the 2023 Community Grant Program is underway! The deadline for the Spring Intake is APRIL 21, 2023, at 10:00 am. Please drop completed applications off at the Government Centre, addressed to Alexa Wade, Communications Coordinator.
Please note that effective April 2018, the maximum total funding available to each group per intake is now $10,000.
There was no 2020 Spring intake due to COVID-19 impacts.
THINKING ABOUT APPLYING?
Additional resources such as the “Application Breakdown Guide” and the “Grant Writing do’s and don’ts” documents have been created and are available upon request.
If interested, please email info@hinton.ca requesting a copy.
Application Process
The next submission deadline is APRIL 21, 2023 @ 10:00 AM for the Spring Intake.
- Before completing the Community Grant Funding Application, please review the Community Grant Program Application Guide.
- After reviewing the Guide, please complete the Community Grant Funding Application Download or Online submission form. Please download and save the PDF document before filling it out.
- If funding has been received, complete the Final Reporting Form within one year of receiving funding.
If you have any issues opening or accessing these documents, please view this Fillable PDF Troubleshooting Tip Sheet or contact the Communications Assistant using the contact information below.
Contact Us
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Communications Service Unit131 Civic Centre Road
2nd Floor
Hinton, AB T7V 2E5Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Each project or request must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Funding request is at or between $1,000 - $10,000
- Funds support eligible expenditures
- Funding is approved on a matched-grant basis
- Previous monies received from the Town of Hinton have met reporting requirements
Please refer to Page 4 of the Applicant's Guide to ensure your group is eligible to apply.
All applicants are required to submit a final project assessment and financial report on the funded program/project upon completion or within 12 months from project approval date. Backup documentation may be requested. Failure to submit may result in a disqualification / rejection for future applications.
There are Two Intakes each year
Each year there is a Spring Intake and a Fall Intake.
In the event application deadlines fall on a weekend, the deadline will be the following Monday.
Applications will be ranked on the following criteria:
- Needs assessment, analysis and planned evaluation with measurable targets and outcomes
- Cost-benefit value
- Degree of financial need of applicant / how much self-help
- Demonstration of thorough project plan
- Number of people impacted and how (includes special considerations)
- Financial stability / demonstrate how matching funds / resources / revenue will be raised
- Credible previous management of project / activity / organization
A streamlined process makes it easy for applicants to receive information and application forms on the Community Grant Program.
Complete and submit the Funding Application prior to the deadline.
- Administration reviews your application for completeness to ensure all required information is correctly entered on the application form and included in the submission.
- All completed funding requests are presented to the Grant Funding Advisory Committee to review, rank, and make recommendations to Council
- You will be expected to complete a 10-minute question and answer with the Committee. Applications will receive 10 bonus points for attending the Q&A.
- The Funding Committee will present their recommendations to Council for consideration • Council makes the final grant approval decisions.
- Administration will process approved funding and provide a letter outlining any funding conditions and expectations, as well as final reporting requirements • Projects must be completed within 12 months of the funding approval date.
Any unused portions of the grant must be returned along with the Final Report. If grant funds were not used for the purpose they were awarded, the applicant will be required to return the funding.
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Brochure | Community Grant Applicants Guide |
Designated Funding | $60,000 |
Timelines | Two intakes per year. 2023 Spring Intake Application Deadline: April 21, 2023 2023 Spring Intake Awarding: May 16, 2023 2023 Fall Intake Application Deadline: TBD 2023 Fall Intake Awarding: TBD |
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Fall, 2022 INTAKE RESULTS
Spring, 2022 INTAKE RESULTS
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FALL, 2021 INTAKE RESULTS
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Spring, 2021 NO INTAKE AWARDED
FALL, 2020 INTAKE RESULTS
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SPRING, 2020, NO INTAKE AWARDED
OCTOBER 1, 2019 INTAKE RESULTS
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APRIL 1, 2019 INTAKE RESULTS
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OCTOBER 1, 2018 INTAKE RESULTS
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APRIL 1, 2018 INTAKE RESULTS
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OCTOBER 1, 2017 INTAKE RESULTS
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APRIL 1, 2017 INTAKE RESULTS
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OCTOBER 1, 2016 INTAKE RESULTS
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OCTOBER 1, 2015 INTAKE RESULTS
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