Community Grants

The Camrose Arts Council offers grants for Arts and Culture initiatives in Camrose. Council has set aside $30,000 to fund the grants. There are two granting opportunities each year due on April 1 and October 1.

Steps to Receive a Grant

1. Must follow the eligibility requirements as defined in the Arts and Culture Grant Funding Eligibility and Application Policy
   
2. Complete application 
3. Submit an application by April 1 or by October 1:
• Email to the Camrose Arts Council Board or 
• Mail it to City Hall, 5204 - 50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 or
• Drop it off in person at City Hall anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
4. If awarded, enter into a Grant Agreement with the City of Camrose. 
5. Receive the grant funds.
6. Report the results in the Final Account Report.

View the Grant Writing Information Session & Workshop Presentation held August 27, 2024.

For more information contact the Camrose Arts Council Board.  

The City of Camrose and the University of Alberta in partnership offer No-Fee Events to support community engagement and accessibility to the Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.  

What Are “No-Fee Events”?

No-Fee Events are community events held at Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre where:

• No space rental fees
• No technical support charges (up to 12 hours)
• Events must be free to attend and open to the public
• Must support Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Centre's vision: promoting arts, culture, and education

Who Can Apply?

• Anyone can apply — as long as the event aligns with Jeanne & Peter Performing Lougheed Arts Centre's vision
• Applicants are encouraged to ensure the event benefits the City of Camrose, University of Alberta (Augustana), and surrounding communities

Eligibility Criteria

Must follow the eligibility requirements as defined in the Arts and Culture Grant Funding Eligibility and Application Policy

✅ Free public admission
✅ Event aligns with Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre cultural/educational mission
✅ Written confirmation of Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre availability included
🚫 No fundraising events
🚫 No silver collections or donations at the door
🚫 No sales

Available Spaces

You may apply for the following spaces (each uses 1 No-Fee Event unless otherwise noted):

• Cargill Theatre (includes Christenson-Nelson Gallery Lobby)
• Cargill Theatre + Mayer Hall* (As support space only)
• Cargill Theatre + Mayer Family Community Hall (2 No-Fee Events required)
• Mayer Family Community Hall (includes Christenson-Nelson Gallery)
• Christenson-Nelson Gallery

* Support Space is for performers only and not open to the public.

Applicant Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Food & beverage services
• Artist fees
• Third-party rentals
• Special tech needs
• Additional fee may be charged for Mayer Family Community Hall Support Space
  All extra charges must be paid directly to Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.
• Follow all Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre booking procedures.

How to Apply

1. Confirm date availability with Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.
2. Complete the Application and attached written confirmation of date availability 
3. Submit your application by March 30 or September 30:
• By email: camroseartscouncil@camrose.ca
• Or drop off a printed copy at City Hall Attention: Chair, Camrose Arts Council 

For more information contact the Camrose Arts Council Board.

Discretionary Grants are available to not-for-profit organizations within the City of Camrose that provide a service for residents or attract visitors to Camrose but has not been considered by Council for a Recurring Grant. 

In 2025, Council has set aside $20,000 to fund grants.  There are two granting intakes each year due January 30 and June 17.   

Steps to Receive a Grant

1. Must follow the eligibility requirements as defined in the Community Grants Policy.
2. Complete the Community Grants Application for Funding Application
3. Submit an application by January 30 or by June 17:
• Email to Legislative Services at legservices.camrose.ca
• Mail to City Hall, 5204 - 50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, or 
• Drop off in-person at City Hall anytime between 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:30pm., Monday to Friday
4. If awarded, enter into a Grant Agreement with the City of Camrose.
5. Receive the grant funds.
6. Report the results of the program, event, or service in the Grant Accountability Statement.

For more information contact Legislative Services at 780.678.3027 or email legservices@camrose.ca 

Each year during the budget process, Council will determine the community organizations that will be considered for “Recurring Grants”. These organizations often have a long history of providing social service needs to the community and will receive a letter prior to the budget meetings requesting them to complete and submit an application form. This letter will generally be sent out in August or September and the response will be due in October. Council will then determine the amount of funding, if any, to be provided to each organization as a Recurring Grant.

Eligibility requirements are defined in the Community Grant Policy.

For more information contact Travis Bouck, General Manager, Financial Services at 780.672.4426 or email financialservices@camrose.ca