Community Connection Grants

Connection Grants are available up to $400 and encourage residents to engage in local activities that foster social connections, inclusion and well-being, such as block parties or neighbourhood gatherings.

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Resources:

• Community Connection Grant criteria (350.6 KB)

• Frequently asked questions (152.8 KB)

• Block Party Resources Guide (245.7 KB)

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

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.

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Resources:

• Budget document (20.4 KB) - required to complete Change Grant application

• Online application FAQs (185.3 KB)

• Change Grant FAQs (557.2 KB)

• History of Change Grant Allocations 2022 - 2025 (280.2 KB)

Examples of previous Change Grant initiatives:

• Bridging cultures through storytelling: Busayo Disu's Empathy Through Pages project

• Building support in rural Strathcona County: Adam Lily Acres' BBQ and community directory

• Supporting Ardrossan's Living Christmas Tree project

• Fostering connection, safety and well-being: Glen Allan's emergency preparedness kits

More information

Resident knowledge and passion are the foundation of positive community change. Strathcona County residents continue to make this a community that is safe, supported 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)