Community Grant Program

The Community Grant Program provides funds for: 

  • One-time projects and initiatives; or  
  • Operating expenses of organizations in their development stage once per fiscal year for up to three years (within the first five years); or 
  • Events that are primarily designed and delivered for the general public that attract visitors, significantly contribute to the local economy, and promote volunteerism.

From 1999 to 2024, the Town of Hinton provided $1,726,705 million in funding to local non-profit organizations through either the Quality of Life or Community Grant programs. 

The 2025 Community Grant Program intake is now closed. Please note that there is only one intake period this year.

Maximum total funding available each group can apply for per intake is $10,000. 

The stream is competitive, and partial awards are common.

Application Process - General Timelines

  1. Grant applications accepted on May 1, 2025
  2. Submission deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4 p.m.
  3. Hinton Grand Funding Advisory Committee reviews eligible applications the first week of June
  4. Awarding on the third Tuesday (2nd Council meeting) of June


Successful grant recipients receive 80% of the granted amount up front and the remainder 20% on submission of their completed Final Reporting Form (due within twelve (12) months of receiving first payment). 

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  1. Eligibility
  2. Program Information
  3. Application Process
  4. Details
  5. Previous Funding

Each project or request must meet the following eligibility requirements:


checklist

  • Funding request is at or between $1,000 - $10,000
  • Funds support eligible expenditures
  • Funding is approved on a matched-grant basis
  • Previous monies received from the Town of Hinton have met reporting requirements


Please refer to Page 4 of the Applicant's Guide to ensure your group is eligible to apply.


All applicants are required to submit a final project  assessment and financial report on the funded program/project upon completion or within 12 months from project approval date.  Backup documentation may be requested.  Failure to submit may result in a disqualification / rejection for future applications.