Lacombe combines two community grants with aim to draw larger events
The City of Lacombe is combining two grants in order to give more flexibility to applicants, and minimize presentations to council for minor requests.
Mashed together are the Community Builder Partnership Grant ($50,000) and the Recreation and Culture Grant ($20,000), along with an additional $30,000 for an overall pot of $100,000.
According to the City, this move allows the Lacombe & District Recreation, Parks, and Culture Board to approve requests below $10,000 for capital projects, programming, and events. Requests above that threshold will be vetted through the Lacombe and District Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Board, with recommendations made to city council for final approval.
“Council is excited to offer new opportunities to our community through the revised Community Builder Partnership Policy,” Mayor Grant Creasey said. “By combining previous funding models and including the potential for one-time signature events, we are maximizing the investment made by our citizens back into their community.”