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Lacombe Memorial Centre (City of Lacombe)
Ensuring Access To City Facility Rentals

Lacombe council extends expanded Facility Rental Assistance Grant

Nov 11, 2021 | 11:24 AM

Lacombe city council has taken steps to help local residents have easier access to facility rentals in the community.

At their regular meeting this week, council approved an additional allowance totalling $14,000 for the Facility Rental Assistance Grant (FRAG).

The $14,000 increases from $6,000 and was initially offered as one of the City’s COVID-19 measures to support local community event organizers. In addition to the funding commitment, council has also continued its policy to relax eligibility for FRAG.

“Lacombe City Council recognizes our community groups rely on a space rental for a variety of functions, including raising money for their organizations,” Mayor Grant Creasey said. “By reducing barriers such as the cost of renting at the LMC, our community groups can focus on ensuring the vitality of their operations.”

The FRAG program, which assists community event organizers (groups and individuals) to host activities at a variety of City venues, is administered by the Lacombe & District Recreation, Parks & Culture Board.

According to City officials, eligibility includes showing the cost of renting the City facility is a barrier, organizers (non-profit groups) are Lacombe-based, and event proceeds stay in the community.

Recent examples of community events supported by the FRAG include Big Brothers Big Sisters Great Big Christmas Dinner and the Backyard Friends Community Suppers.

Officials note, an increase to the allowance for FRAG enables the Rec Board to temporarily expand the program to help more organizers host events in Lacombe following COVID-19 restrictions.

More information on how to apply for the FRAG can be found at https://www.lacombe.ca/279/Grants-Funding.