Neighbourhood Connection Grant
Block Party Supplement
Did you know? The grant can be used to supplement your block party!
The Neighbourhood Connection grant is an opportunity for St. Albert residents to create further connection with their neighbours. You could be eligible for up to $500 for your expenses. This grant program is for reimbursable expenses and operates on a first come, first served basis for neighbourhood-focused gatherings and activities.
Application Intake Details
Neighbourhood Connection Grant Program intake closed for 2026
Frequently Ask Questions
Yes. City of St. Albert employees who meet all other application requirements are encouraged to apply. Family and Community Support Services staff are not eligible.
Yes. A youth can be the leader of the initiative, however, an individual over eighteen years old is responsible for signing the application, receiving the grants, keeping all receipts, and reporting on the event.
Yes. One application per event is permitted. However, if there is a large concentration of applicants from one area, The City of St. Albert reserves the right to limit the approved applications in order to ensure that all areas of the city have a fair opportunity for grant funding.
No. This grant cannot be used for fundraising events or to host charity walks or runs.
No. The City of St. Albert does not allow for multiple granting streams within the City to be allocated to the same project/event/activity.
No. All eligible applications will be reviewed with a final funding amount allocated based on merit. The approved funding will be communicated to the applicant.
No. Grants are intended to supplement costs and ease financial barriers when building strong neighbourhood connections.
No. You cannot make money through the Grant. Grant dollars will not support private gain or be used as a fundraiser for other projects.
No. You cannot use the money to purchase capital items such as office furniture, park furniture, facility maintenance, etc.
Yes, but will require permission and possibly a special event permit.
For more information on the type of permission required for your event and assistance on acquiring permission, please contact the Neighbourhood Connections Coordinator at heyneighbour@stalbert.ca
Program Guidelines
View the program guidelines by clicking the dropdowns below, or download the following: Neighbourhood Connection Grant Program Guidelines
- Applicants must be residents of St. Albert.
- The recipient receiving the funding must be over 18 years old and will be responsible for signing the application, receiving the funds and completing final reporting.
- Eligible applicants are individual citizens who are organizing the initiative for their street or greater neighbourhood.
- Applicants must have no outstanding grant reports due to the City of St. Albert.
- Businesses are not eligible for funding.
- Community groups are not eligible for funding.
- Church groups are not eligible for funding.
- The project/event/activity or event must be held in St. Albert.
- Only one application per project/event/activity will be approved. Initiatives in the same neighbourhood are encouraged to share resources and work together.
- Funding is provided to supplement a diverse range of small neighbourhood-focused gatherings and activities.
- The event or activity must take place between June 1 - December 31 of the year in which the grant funds were awarded.
- When possible, organizers are encouraged to support local businesses and purchase supplies in St. Albert.
- Grant funds must be used for a public (neighbourhood) purpose and may not support or promote political activities, private interests, advocacy or proselytizing.
- Maximum grant allocation is up to $500 per event.
- Grant is provided as one-time funding, with no ongoing funding options for this grant program.
- Funding will not be approved for events that have already occurred.
- A final report is required upon completion of your event or activity. A form will be provided.
- As the City of St. Albert is not the organizer of the event or activity, it is not appropriate to feature the City of St. Albert’s logo on event-related material. Grant recipients are encouraged to use the phrase “funded in part by a City of St. Albert Neighbourhood Connection Grant”.
- All projects/events/activities supported by this grant must follow local health and safety requirements.
- Grant funding allocated to an applicant which has not been used by December 31 of the grant year must be returned to the City.
- No more than 20% of the budget can go towards food.
Gather all additional information required prior to applying. Key pieces of additional information which must be provided in your application:
- Planned Date and time of the project/event/activity.
- Address and neighbourhood where the initiative will take place.
- Description of the proposed initiative.
- Details of how the initiative will enhance community life.
- Applicant Name, Address, phone number and e-mail address. This information is required for both applicants.
- A list of expenses which you would be spending the grant funding on.
- If applicable, a copy of the letter/e-mail/permit granting permission to hold the event or activity on public land (ie park, playground, street, etc).
- Ensure you have contacted the grant administrator to confirm eligibility, provide any clarifications required, and confirm category in which you will be applying for prior to application. Contact the Grant Administrator at civicgrants@stalbert.ca
- Please ensure you have read and understand the above information and Neighbourhood Connection Grant Program Guidelines
After you've submitted your application, you will receive an email request to fill out and submit the following agreement to civicgrants@stalbert.ca
Steps for Application
Before you proceed, please ensure you have read and understand the above information and guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact the grant administrator at civicgrants@stalbert.ca
- Prior to applying, please confirm your project eligibility by contacting the grant administrator at civicgrants@stalbert.ca
- Prior to applying, please gather all additional information required. Key pieces of additional information which will be requested once you submit your application may include:
- Date, time and location of event/activity.
- Description of event/activity.
- A list of anticipated expenses.
- If applicable, a copy of the letter/e-mail/permit granting permission to hold the event or activity on public land (ie park, playground, street, etc)
- To help you prepare, gather and organize before applying, please review the Civic Granting Preparation Worksheet
- After you've confirmed your eligibility and have all the necessary documents ready and saved as pdf’s, you may start your application.
Apply for the Neighbourhood Connections Grant
Note: After submitting your online application, you will receive an e-mail response that will provide directions for sending in the additional information noted above. Once you've completed this, your application will be reviewed by staff and additional follow-up will occur if necessary.
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Last edited: September 4, 2026