Economic Development

Grants and Sponsorships

The Town of Wainwright values the significant contributions of community not-for-profit organizations and volunteer groups in enhancing community well-being and improving the quality of life for its residents.  The Town also recognizes the efforts of local organizations, community groups and sports teams that host events and activities to raise funds for worthwhile projects, programs, or services while promoting economic growth.

In an effort to support these organizations and their initiatives, the Town is committed to providing assistance to such organizations, community groups and sports teams through Community and Support Grants and Event Sponsorship Policy.

Funding deadlines are outlined below:

  • Community and Support Grants - March 1
  • Major Event Sponsorship - March 1
  • Minor Event Sponsorship - January 1, May 1 and September 1

Community and Support Grant Application Form

Event Sponsorship Application Form

Community and Support Grants and Event Sponsorship Policy

Economic Development Initiatives

Wainwright Biz Box

Thank you to everyone who lined up and purchased our 2024 Biz Boxes on October 22. We sold out in under 2 hours. Each box was packed with amazing products and exclusive offers from local businesses in the Town & M.D. of Wainwright. Thank you for supporting local! 

View the 2024 Biz Box Book

The Rural Entrepreneur Stream is an economic immigration program. Entrepreneurs who want to start a business or buy an existing business in a rural Alberta community can submit an Expression of Interest.

The Town of Wainwright is a participating community.

Learn about eligibility criteria, how to apply and what to do after you are nominated.

Share with us Why You Love Wainwright – We are looking for stories, photos, videos, memories etc. that highlight what a great community Wainwright is.  Show us what our community means to you and your family – we hope to see love, kindness, humour – anything that positively showcases Wainwright.

For information and rules, please view: Why Wainwright? Rules

Business Information

Please find useful information in our Relocation and Investment Guide.

Relocation and Investment Guide Cover

Please click above image to view pdf version.

Partnerships

We’re big on working together. Wainwright Economic Development is proud of the partnerships we maintain to bring the very best business services to our area.

Wainwright Economic Development is pleased to provide free confidential assistance to all businesses.  Economic Development should be contacted to:

  • Expand, relocate or establish a new business in Wainwright and area
  • Provide assistance in searching for available land or buildings
  • For economic, statistical and market information
  • Tourism inquiries
  • General business information

Our Core Services are summarized in 5 broad categories

  1. Business Retention and Expansion
  2. Business Investment and Attraction
  3. Marketing, Promotion and Tourism
  4. Community Development
  5. Research and Information Services

Contact Us

Carley Herbert, Economic Development Officer
1018 - 2 Avenue
Wainwright, AB  T9W 1R1
Office: 780-842-3381

Email

Contact Us

Town of Wainwright
1018 – 2 Avenue, Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1
Phone: 780-842-3381
Email: receptionist@wainwright.ca

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