Deadline: 01-Apr-21
The Community Recreation Enhancement Grant (CREG) is a City of Red Deer grant program that provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations delivering recreation initiatives in the community.
In Red Deer, the Recreation Department is mandated to support the quality of life for all citizens of Red Deer by ensuring people have access to recreation, parks and cultural resources.
Department priorities include:
- Continuing to support physical and social environments that help people explore their creativity and adopt healthy, active lifestyles throughout the life course.
- Providing leadership, support, encouragement, information, policies and programs that facilitate full participation in recreation and culture* by people of all abilities across all settings.
- Ensuring the provision of supportive physical and social environments that encourage participation in leisure activities and build strong caring communities.
Funding Information
- The City of Red Deer Recreation Department has approximately $100,000 per year to allocate through the Community Recreation Enhancement Grant. Retroactive funding is not available for projects that have been completed prior to the funding application.
- This is a competitive grant program. Partial funding may be allocated. Maximum application amount: $5,000 per application.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, applicants must:
- Be a registered non-profit organization in good standing;
- Submit completed application forms by the deadline;
- Contribute to at least one of the nine Community Goals as listed in the Social Policy Framework;
- Demonstrate that at least 50% of those directly benefiting from the project are Red Deer residents;
- Agree to report on changes that occur due to the grant funding as required.
For more information, visit https://www.reddeer.ca/recreation-and-culture/recreation/community-recreation-enhancement-grant/
