The City of Lethbridge recognizes the value of special events and the contribution they make to the vitality of our community. The funding is not intended to directly support ongoing operations or financial sustainability of the applicant organization.

Apply

Please review the Application Guide in full before completing the online application form.

Application deadlines

The 2025 application deadlines for the Community Event Support Grant are:

• January 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
• May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
• September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Submit a final report

If your application is approved and you receive grant funding, your organization must submit the following to us at grants@lethbridge.ca within 90 days of your event. See Application Guide for full details:

• A completed final report form
• A final budget signed by one executive officer.
• Copies of promotional material with the City of Lethbridge logo on it, and if available, photos of the event with permission for the city to use the photos.

Funding amount

The maximum grant awarded would be matching cash financial contributions to a maximum of $7,500 and not exceeding 50% of the event expenditure budget and actuals. Because funding is limited, all organizations that meet the eligibility criteria may not be supported or receive the full amount requested. This determination will be based off the scoring results. Applicants will be notified of their scoring results two weeks after the application deadline.
Because funding is limited, all organizations that meet the eligibility criteria may not be supported or receive the full amount requested.
You can use grant funds for the operation of your event or for services and facility rentals provided by the City, including:

• Special Events staff labour costs for setup and take down
• Logistical services such as traffic signs and barricades
• Transportation by City transit
• City facility rental
• Police and/or Fire services