The City of Red Deer has awarded $390,000 to community groups in Red Deer as part of their pandemic recovery grant program. 45 local organizations that have experienced operational challenges have been selected to receive funding.

“We’re pleased to announce the support of many community groups that have been struggling to operate over the last two years,” said Bobby-Jo Stannard, Community Development Superintendent. “Recreation and culture organizations provide a variety of valuable opportunities for residents. We’re proud to assist them in their post-pandemic recovery so that they can continue to enhance quality of life for Red Deerians.”

The grant, developed to help local arts, culture, heritage, recreation, and sport groups through their post-pandemic recovery, followed City Council’s approval of $400,000 in the 2021/22 Operating Budget for one-time sustainability funding to support these groups. Eligible expenses ranged from wages and training fees to restart costs, rent, utilities, insurance, communications expenses, equipment, plus office, program, and evaluation supplies.

Here’s a look at where that money will be going:

  • $10,000 to the Alberta Downhill Enduro Club
  • $10,000 to the Alberta Sport Development Centre- Central
  • $10,000 to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Society
  • $10,000 to the Bower Community Association
  • $10,000 to the Central Alberta Film Festical
  • $10,000 to the Central Alberta Pride Society
  • $10,000 to the Central Music Festival Society
  • $10,000 to the Cornerstone Youth Theatre
  • $10,000 to the Kvitka Ukrainian Dance Club
  • $10,000 to the Nuclear Free Roller Derby League
  • $10,000 to the Parkland Cross Country Ski Club- Nordic Youth Program
  • $10,000 to the Prime Stock Theatre Society
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Bridge Club
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer City Soccer Association
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Community Band Society
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Curling Centre
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Family Services Bureau
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Fencing Club
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Marlins Summer Swim Club
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Minor Baseball
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Senior Citizens Downtown House
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Silhouettes Swim Club
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Skating Club
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Summer CentreFest Society
  • $10,000 to the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Association
  • $10,000 to the Sunnybrook Farm Museum
  • $10,000 to the Sustainable Red Deer Society
  • $10,000 to the Central Alberta Buccaneers
  • $10,000 to the Tree House Youth Theatre Society
  • $10,000 to the Urban Aboriginal Voices Society
  • $9,461.76 to the Against the Wall Theatre Society
  • $6,000 to the Special Olympics Red Deer
  • $5,304.16 to the Country Pride Dance Club
  • $5,000 to the Oriole Park Community Association
  • $5,000 to the Red Deer Arts Council
  • $5,000 to Red Deer Ringette
  • $2,500 to the Eastview Estates Community Association
  • $2,500 to the Red Deer Boxing Club
  • $2,500 to the Woody’s Triathlon (Central Alberta Triathlon Association)