Grants & Funding

Advanced Grant Writing Course in Lacombe

Date: June 15th-19th, 2026

Location: In the Rotary Board Room at the Lacombe Memorial Centre

Learn a proven process for winning government grants. The course is created and taught by David Kincade, a professional grant writer with 25+ years of experience. 

  • Includes your grant calendar (e.g., customized list of grants) 
  • Create a master grant application you can use year after year 
  • Ideal for people seeking more than $50,000 in grants 

Facility Rental Assistance Grant

The intent of the Facility Rental Financial Assistance is to provide a small source of funds to assist in situations where the costs of the City's facilities are a financial burden to a group or organization. The grant is not intended for continued support. For additional information please view the grant guidelines document linked below.

Facility Rental Assistance Grant for Fundraisers

The intent of the FRAG-F is to provide a small source of funds to assist in situations where the costs of the City's facilities are a financial burden to a group or organization that is fundraising and wishes to use City facilities for their event. The grant is not intended for continued support and can be used up to a maximum of three times for the same fundraiser, covering up to 50% of the facility rental each time.  

Community Builder Partnership Policy

City Council will collaborate with applicants to develop cultural, recreational, and social amenities that benefit the general community. Partnership opportunities include operations and/or capital development initiatives that provide citizens with high-quality services, programs, and events. City Council invites and encourages collaborative partnerships whose aggregate outcomes will result in the completion of a facility, service, or event that:

  1. Aligns with municipal priorities established by City Council
  2. Maintains and or enhances service levels 
  3. Stimulates economic advantage and competitiveness for the City 
  4. Offers a clear return (social, economic, environmental) on investment
  5. Provides a platform for other projects
  6. Minimizes risk to the community and municipal government 
  7. Possesses tangible value in its own right
  8. Contributes to quality of life or quality of place

We are currently accepting applications for 2026 Community Builder Partnerships. Please note the following deadlines:

Programs & Events Deadlines:

Intake 1: January 26, 2026 
Intake 2: March 23, 2026 
Intake 3: August 24, 2026 (if funding is still available)

Capital Projects 2026 Deadline:

The Capital Projects 2026 Deadline has been extended to March 6, 2026

  • Requests of or above $5,000:  

Completed applications must be submitted to the Lacombe and District Recreation, Parks, and Culture Board c/o Manager of Recreation by February 15th for preliminary review and approval.  

A presentation will be given in March, and final review and decision on applications will be completed during the April meeting. 

  • Requests under $5,000:  

Completed applications must be submitted to the Lacombe and District Recreation, Parks, and Culture Board c/o Manager of Recreation by March 15th for preliminary review and approval.  

Applications will be reviewed by the Board during their April meeting.

Applications Guidelines & Policy

Final Report Guidelines

Application Forms

Community Group Funding

The City of Lacombe provides operational support to various community groups or agencies delivering programs and services that enhance and enrich our city and its residents. In determining the allocation to these groups, Administration will make recommendations based on community needs and the ability of those groups to respond to that need. It is expected these groups will meet established criteria, provide supporting documentation, and demonstrate the outcomes and results of the funding.

Community Wellness Grant

The Wellness Program is about creating a culture of wellness within the City of Lacombe. Foremost, it is a community-owned, city-wide initiative that supports citizen wellness through grassroots engagement. These grants serve to encourage our community to come forward as leaders and take an active role to promote health and wellness.

Lacombe Arts Endowment

The Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund builds and supports a vibrant and sustainable artistic community within the City of Lacombe and Lacombe County.  It provides a steady, ongoing source of funding that ensures literary, visual and performing artists can continue to follow their dreams and further their education in the arts, while our artistic community continues to grow and prosper.  Your donation will help keep these goals alive!

FCSS Community Grant

The purpose of the FCSS Community Grant Program is to support local social service programs that are preventive in nature and promote and enhance the well-being of individuals, families and community. The program is open to social non-profit community groups in the City of Lacombe.