Council approves grant funding for four of five applications

Cold Lake, AB – Four community groups recommended for funding by the Community Grant Advisory Committee had their applications approved by Cold Lake City Council at its regular meeting held last week.

The Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment (CRACH) Grant program received a total of five applications, which the grant advisory committee considered at its December meeting. The committee recommended approval of four applications, with funding totaling $26,500.

“It is encouraging to see such a diverse and active base of community groups that continue to host successful events and find success,” Mayor Bob Mattice said. “Each of these organizations contributes to our vibrant community and helps to ensure our residents have exceptional recreation, athletic and cultural opportunities to take part in.”

The approved applications were:

• Age Friendly Cold Lake was approved for a $20,000 Fundraising and Sponsorship Grant to support the groups 2026 Ice fishing Tournament. This event has been supported through the CRACH grant program since 2021.
• The Cold Lake Black Community Association was approved for a $2,500 Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant in support of its year end community celebration.
• The Cold Lake Music Festival Association was approved for a $1,500 Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant for the 2026 Music Festival, to be held from March 17 through March 26, 2026.
• The Cold Lake Sailing Association was approved for a $2,500 Equipment Grant to assist with maintenance of their training fleet. This grant requires matching funds from the recipient.

The fifth application considered by the committee and then Council was denied because the organization had previously received grant funding in the same calendar year, while a previous grant was retracted because the organization that it was awarded to is no longer active.

“Council is very appreciative of the work that the Community Grant Advisory Committee members do,” Mattice said. “They are excellent stewards of a program that has a tremendous impact on our community and our residents’ quality of life.”

More information on City grant programs can be found at www.coldlake.com/grants.

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