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(Photo Credit: Bear Creek Folk Music Festival/Facebook)
By Nathaniel Leigh
Province

Alberta invests $11.2 million to boost 2025 community programs

Aug 25, 2025 | 12:31 PM

The Alberta Government invested over $11 million in grants to support community programs and events in 2025.

As of August 22, the Province has supported 305 projects, with $6.5 million for 100 Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) projects, $2.7 million for 160 Community Initiatives Program (CIP) project grant, and $2 million for 45 CIP operating grants.

“Every grant tells a story, and our government is proud to be a part of that. From communities preserving heritage and women gaining strength to children discovering their passions, these investments help create spaces and experiences where people feel safe, encouraged and proud to belong.” Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women

Locally, ten projects in the Peace Region have received funding from these programs:

Community Facility Enhancement Program

  • Swan City Snowmobile Club – $125,000
  • Equipment (Groomer Funding)
  • South Peace Centennial Museum Association – $33,523
  • Expand (Bethany Hall Relocation)
  • Royal Canadian Legion-Grande Prairie Branch No. 54 – $125,000
  • Upgrade (GP Legion Modernization)
  • Friedenstal Historical Society – $103,195
  • Construct (Inclusive Community Playground)
  • Fairview Day Care & Playschool Society – $73,666
  • Upgrade (Facility Upgrade)
  • EE Oliver Parents’ Council Society – $66,041
  • Expand (Playground redevelopment)

Community Initiatives Program Project initiatives

  • Peace Library Board/Peace Library System (PLS) – $38,053
  • Vehicle Purchase (Delivery Vehicle)
  • Bear Creek Folk Music Festival Society – $52,777
  • Hosting Costs (Bear Creek Folk Festival 2025
  • South Peace Centennial Museum Association – $11,625
  • Hosting Costs (Events Program 2025)

Community Initiatives Program Operating projects

  • Society for Support to Pregnant and Parenting Teens – $46,000
  • Advertising, marketing, communication expenses, administrative costs, auditing, data collection, evaluation, insurance, minor equipment purchases, (must be less than $5,000), office supplies, program supplies, reporting, rent, staff training, staff wages and salaries, travel, volunteer training

Click below for the full list of grant recipients.

by Nathaniel Leigh