Community Connection Grants

Community Connection grants encourage residents to engage in local activities that foster social connections, inclusion and well-being. This year, 139 applicants received $365 to supplement a range of neighbourhood and community-focused gatherings and events.

Looking for inspiration for future applications?

• Host a block party with food, entertainment and prizes
• Plan an outdoor movie night or street concert
• Explore your neighbourhood with a scavenger hunt
• Celebrate winter with sleigh rides and hot chocolate

Resources:

• Community Connection Grant criteria (181.0 KB)
• Frequently asked questions (114.8 KB)
• Block Party Resources Guide 2025 (224.5 KB)
• Successful grant applicants will complete an online grant report

Community Change Grants

Aligning with the Strathcona County Social Framework, grants of up to $2,000 are available to support a project that promotes positive social change and community safety and well-being in Strathcona County. A total of 8 Community Grants were approved this year.

More information

Resident knowledge and passion are the foundation of positive community change. Strathcona County residents continue to make this a community that is supported, safe and connected. Community Connection and Community Change grants are administers as part of the Social Framework Community Grants Policy (126.5 KB)  and the Social Framework Community Grant Guidelines (305.6 KB)