The City of Medicine Hat is committed to providing environmental leadership and working with the community on its environmental priorities by supporting environmental projects.

A total annual grant budget of $50,000 is available from the City to individuals and organizations for environmental projects that help to achieve the targets established in the 2008 Community Environmental Roadmap.

HOW TO APPLY:
Download application:
Applications can be dropped off or mailed to:
City of Medicine Hat
Environment Department
2172 Brier Park Place NW
Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1S6
Email: conserve@medicinehat.ca

Deadlines for application submissions are November 1 and May 1.

Applications will be reviewed by the Urban Environment and Recreation Advisory Board (UERAB) - a volunteer Board appointed by City Council to advise on parks, urban environment and recreation. UERAB makes recommendations for grants to City Council for final approval.

PROJECT CRITERIA:
Environmental projects must help achieve the environmental targets established in the 2008 Community Environmental Roadmap. Applicants should make themselves familiar with the Community Environment Roadmap and its seven environmental priorities:

Land / Surface
• Community perception that the City manages growth through wise residential and commercial planning
• A physically attractive, clean community

Renewable Energy
• Percentage of residential energy from renewable sources

Energy Conservation
• Per capita residential natural gas and electricity consumption

Water Conservation
• Residential water consumption per household per year

Water Quality
• Local water quality testing based on provincial water, waste water and storm water guidelines
• Perceived quality of drinking water

Waste and Recycling
• Residential waste to landfill

Air Quality
• Air Quality Health Index