Funding &
Grants
County
Educational Scholarship Program
Invest in Your Future
We recognize that success looks different for everyone. This scholarship is designed to support a wide range of education pathways including university degrees, college diplomas, trades and apprenticeships, and skill upgrading while working. Our goal is to help remove financial barriers and encourage continued growth for residents connected to our region.
Applicants may apply under one of the following pathways:
- Recent high school graduates from the Flagstaff Region
- Current post-secondary students from the Flagstaff Region
- Individuals registered in an accredited trade or apprenticeship program
Offering 30 Scholarship worth $1,500 each.
Grants
Flagstaff County values partnerships throughout the region and is pleased to offer assistance for many different programs and services. Flagstaff County is currently offering the following grants:
2026 Community Development Assistance Grant
The Flagstaff County Community Development Grant is aimed at non-profit organizations that deliver programs and services that support community social issues, enhance social well-being and strengthen the community. This grant does not fund recreation, recreational facilities, or leisure activities.
Two funding streams are proposed to allow organizations to apply for ongoing or new programming for up to three years or special short-term projects. This grant is only offered to organizations based in the Flagstaff Region, requires follow-up reporting and has an application deadline of January 31 for ongoing programs. Applications for short-term projects or events are accepted throughout the year.
For eligibility, please refer to Policy CP 017.
Funding is determined by Council through the annual budgeting process. Completed applications will be brought to Council for a decision.
Applications currently available on this page apply to funding for the 2026 program year only.
The Community Development Assistance Grant program will be under review in 2026 as part of planning for the 2027 funding year. Organizations interested in applying for 2027 funding should wait until updated program details and application forms are posted.
2026 Tourism Assistance Grant
The Flagstaff County Tourism Assistance Grant allows Flagstaff County to financially support tourism initiatives and draw visitors to the region. Applications will be received for current/ongoing initiatives for up to three years or a one-time event.
Eligible outcomes include tourism development that benefits the local business community, increases visitation and visitor spending within the region, and or promotes Flagstaff County as a tourism destination. Applications for events will be evaluated using a scoring matrix to assist in determining the level of funding.
This grant is only offered to organizations based in the Flagstaff Region, requires follow-up reporting, and has an application deadline of January 31 for ongoing initiatives. Applications for short-term projects or events are accepted throughout the year.
For eligibility, please refer to Policy CP 018.
Funding is determined by Council through the annual budgeting process. Completed applications will be brought to Council for a decision.
Applications currently available on this page apply to funding for the 2026 program year only.
The Tourism Assistance Grant program will be under review in 2026 as part of planning for the 2027 funding year. Organizations interested in applying for 2027 funding should wait until updated program details and application forms are posted.
Please check back for updates regarding the 2027 funding cycle, including timelines and application information.
Cemeteries Assistance Grant
The Flagstaff County Cemeteries Assistance Grant is open to all eligible cemeteries within the County. Organizations can apply for funding of up to $625 annually.
To be considered eligible for cemetery funding, the applicant shall:
- Be a public cemetery within Flagstaff County;
- Be a registered non-profit organization or society under the Societies Act or the
Cemeteries Act.
Flagstaff County will confirm eligibility with cemeteries every four (4) years.
All eligible applicants who have previously received funding from this program since its commencement in 2011 will automatically be provided with $625 annually. Any other eligible cemetery group which has not previously received funding under this program may submit an application.
Eligible expenses under this grant include:
- Operating expenses such as grass cutting and general maintenance.
- Capital expenses including plot surveys, ground improvements, fencing, signage, etc.
Please mail or email the completed application forms to:
Flagstaff County Cemeteries Assistance Grant
Flagstaff County
Box 358
Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0
county@flagstaff.ab.ca
Recreation Funding
Flagstaff County provides $641,268 annually in recreation grant funding to the Agricultural Societies throughout the municipality. At the end of each year, the Ag Societies submit a detailed description of the allocated funds and how they were used for recreation purposes.
We are appreciative of the Ag Societies for their efforts in distributing this funding within our region. Organizations seeking recreation funding from Flagstaff County are encouraged to apply through their local Ag Society.
The amount of funding provided to each society is based upon a formula of the percentage of the rural population applied to the total population of each community. It is Council’s belief that with funding allocations in the hands of the community’s Agricultural Society, the needs of the region will be best determined through the eyes of the citizens.
The most recent funding allocations are as follows:
Local Agricultural Society
Approval Amount
Alliance Ag. Society
$22,625
Daysland Ag. Society
$107,537
Forestburg Ag. Society
$109,990
Galahad Ag. Society
$14,447
Hardisty Ag. Society
$74,690
Heisler Ag. Society
$18,400
Killam Ag. Society
$125,119
Lougheed Ag. Society
$30,666
Sedgewick Ag. Society
$103,721
Strome Ag. Society
$34,074
Total
$641,268
Grant Reporting
A reporting process has been implemented to ensure Flagstaff County receives a consistent, accurate, and detailed description of how the grant funding is allocated each year. Grant recipients must provide financial reports for these funds. Full details regarding Grant Recipient Reporting are included in the Flagstaff County Recreation Grant Guidelines.
Grant Recipients
Flagstaff County has granted millions of dollars towards recreational programs, events, and facilities since the release of the Flagstaff Regional Recreation Grant Program in early 2012.