Each year the City of Chestermere offers grant opportunities through the Human Services Advisory Board, Chestermere Community Grants and Vitality Grants.

“These grants support community organizations, service agencies and residents so they can develop social programs, facilitate local activities, enhance amenities, strengthen connections in neighbourhoods and promote the social well-being of the residents of Chestermere,” says Danielle Fermin, Manager, Community Support Services with the City. 

Funding applications for these three grant streams open at different times each year, and each grant stream serves a specific need within the community.

Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) Grants

This grant application has been developed with the prevention, early intervention and community development as the foundational program delivery strategies.

“HSAB funds have been allocated to many different organizations in the past and supported important programs like home visitations, volunteer mentorship, food security programs, financial literacy classes, teen leadership, mental health services and more,” says Fermin.

The 2023 funding allocation specifies that the HSAB should allocate no more than 35 percent of available funding for each eligible grant stream per agency. This will help ensure that all community organizations have access to portions of the funding.

Projects are chosen by the Human Services Advisory Board and funded for a one-year period, from January to December.

For more information about the HSAB grants, and how to apply for funding, visit Chestermere.ca/HSAB.

Chestermere Community Grant Funding Program

Local organizations that are interested in creating new and innovative community programs or initiatives are invited to submit funding proposals.

“Applications should enhance local amenities in sports and recreation, arts, culture, history and the social well-being of the residents of Chestermere,” adds Fermin.

Project proposals should provide benefits to Chestermere residents and facilitate local activities which engage a broad section of the community.

Applications are evaluated by the Community Grant Funding Adjudication Committee, and then recommendations will be presented to Council.

Visit chestermere.ca/communitygrants to learn more.

Vitality Grants

Residents and community groups who wish to lead neighbourhood projects, community building projects, festivals or cultural/community events that are inclusive and engage Chestermere residents in active participation.

The goal of the Vitality Grants program is to encourage community building and inclusion and strengthen connections in neighbourhoods. 

“We offer a grant of up to $500 to support your idea to help connect and engage residents in their neighbourhood and communities,” adds Fermin.

Final grants are reviewed and approved by the Human Services Advisory Board, which is made up of appointed volunteer residents and City Councillors.

City Council is also looking at ways to increase future community grant funding. For additional information, including project ideas, visit Chestermere.ca/vitalitygrants.