Rocky View County continues to invest in the places and programs that bring residents together. The Recreation Governance Committee approved $1,397,100 in funding to support community organizations, local non-profit organizations, and community facilities across the region through both capital and operational grants.
A total of 37 organizations received funding through this intake, representing communities across Rocky View County and surrounding partner municipalities. These organizations play a vital role in building strong, connected communities.
Funding Approved
- Capital funding: $822,390 for 14 organizations
Supports upgrades, repairs, and improvements to community facilities and spaces. - Operational funding: $574,710 for 23 organizations
Supports ongoing operations, programming, and services delivered by local community organizations.
Capital Funding
Division 1
- Bragg Creek and Greater Area Historical Society: $6,000
- Bragg Creek Community Association: $3,050
Division 2
- Springbank Heritage Club: $68,500
- Springbank Park For All Seasons Agricultural Society: $170,255
Division 3
- Beaupre Community Association: $20,350
- Watermark at Bearspaw Homeowners Association: $50,000
- Dartique Community Association: $24,270
Division 4
- Madden and District Agricultural Society: $159,075
Division 5
- Balzac Community Hall Society: $33,615
- Pioneer Acres Plowmen and Threshermen’s Club of Alberta: $61,415
Beiseker
- Beiseker Community Centre Society: $4,375
Chestermere
- Chestermere Regional Community Association: $128,170
Crossfield
- Town of Crossfield: $43,315
- Crossfield Whoo’s Crew Parent Society and Rocky View School Division: $50,000
Operational Funding
Division 1
- Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society: $72,000
Division 2
- Jumping Pound Community Hall Society: $10,525
- Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre Society: $86,300
- Springbank Community Association: $16,965
- Springbank Heritage Club: $39,000
Division 3
- Friends of Spirit Winds Ranch Society: $54,080
Division 5
- Keoma Community Society: $9,000
- Balzac Community Hall Association: $40,700
- Meadowlark Trail Society: $5,000
- Pioneer Acres Plowmen and Threshermen’s Club of Alberta: $50,000
- Sharp Hill Preservation Society: $11,000
- The Barbados Canadian Association of Calgary: $26,100
Division 6
- Indus Minor Hockey Association: $25,000
Division 7
- East Rocky View Pickleball Club: $3,300
Airdrie
- Airdrie Performing Arts Society: $3,000
- Airdrie North Rocky View Community Links: $1,720
Beiseker
- Beiseker Minor Hockey Association: $20,500
Chestermere
- Chestermere Curling Association: $14,000
- Chestermere Regional Community Association: $55,630
- Rocky View Chestermere Agricultural Society: $20,800
- Cochrane Art Club: $4,000
Crossfield
- Crossfield Playschool Association: $1,090
- Crossfield Skating Club: $5,000
Full details for each approved application, including funding amounts and discussion, are available in the Recreation Governance Committee meeting minutes and meeting video.
Funding applications are accepted twice each year. Administration reviews submissions using criteria outlined in Policy C-317 and the Recreation and Parks Master Plan, and recommendations are presented to the Recreation Governance Committee for final decision-making.