Community Non-Profit Grants

• Non-profit organizations, societies or associations who operate within Kneehill County, and have had society status for a minimum of 2 (two) years, in good standing, can apply. 
• The project must also be completed within Kneehill County borders. 
• Organizations must be able to match the funding requested at a minimum of 50% of the total project cost

• Municipalities or individual persons
• Organizations that provide services or programs that are the responsibility of another level of government, including Health, Education, Libraries and Social Services
• Religious organizations; however, we will consider an organization with religious affiliations that are seeking funding for a non-denominational initiative that is open to the community-at-large
• Organizations with political affiliations
• Projects that have already been started or completed
• Programs, events, and activities that receive support from the County through other programs or policies with the exception of the Kneehill County Rural Community Halls listed in Policy #15-13
• Programs, events, and activities that have received support from the County through another application from another non-profit organization
• Organizations that received Kneehill Community Grant to Non-Profit Organizations funding in the prior year of more than $1,000 are not eligible this year
• The project cannot enhance or create a fully owned municipal asset. Applications involving land and/or facilities must include a Certificate of Title.
• Organizations must be able to match the funding requested at a minimum of 50% of the total project cost 

Grant applications and criteria are available electronically on the Kneehill County website or can be picked up at the Kneehill County Administration building.  

No other form of application will be accepted.