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City Grants

City announces 12 recipients of Momentum Kick-Off Grant

Jul 6, 2026 | 2:30 PM

Twelve Medicine Hat non-profit organizations are receiving funding through the City’s new one-time Momentum Kick-Off Grant program.

The City has awarded a total of $95,300 to support community projects that advance the goals of Momentum: Medicine Hat’s Community Well-Being Plan.

Organizations were eligible to apply for grants of up to $10,000, with 28 applications submitted.

Funded projects include:

  • Community Food Connections Association, Low-Cost Mobile Grocery Model Project
  • Firekeepers Women’s Society, Stitching Communities Together Project
  • Cypress View Foundation, Cypress View Resident & Family Community Garden Project
  • Ever Active Schools, Active School Travel Pilot Project
  • REDI Entreprises, REDIgo! Property Management Project
  • Saamis Immigration Services Association, Breaking the Silence: Newcomer Wellness & Belonging Initiative
  • McMan Youth, Family & Community Services, Bridging the Gap: Connecting Generations Project
  • Medicine Hat Metis District, Community Kitchen Party
  • Medicine Hat Drug Coalition, Grief Kits and CAGES: Healing Through Community Art and Loss Support Project
  • Medicine Hat Public School Division, Community of Hope Project
  • YMCA, Y Treasure Free Donation Pick-Up/Drop-Off Service
  • Prairie Pride Guild, Community Allyship Recognition Initiative

City Manager of Community Supports, Shona Dickie says they are pleased to receive a significant number of applications.

“Even more pleased to see the level of creativity, partnerships and variety of objectives addressed by these applications,” Dickie said.

“We believe this shows a positive level of engagement from our local community organizations as we all collectively work towards greater well-being within Medicine Hat.”

The Momentum Kick-Off Grant was introduced this year as a funding opportunity to support projects that directly benefit Medicine Hat residents and align with the City’s community well-being strategy.