The 2026 Facility Discount Program is now Open
See the Facility Discount Program Policy CS 004-26 HERE
Numerous non-profit organizations in our community host events and programs throughout the year to enrich the lives of our citizens, raise funds for local initiatives and bring visitors to Didsbury. Each year the Town of Didsbury receives requests for rental discounts on Town of Didsbury-owned and operated facilities. The objective of this Governance policy is to provide a framework for how the Facility Discount Program is administered.
Funding for organizations under this program is contingent on the approval of funds available through the previous years’ operating budget surplus. The total funding allocated from the budget surplus will be a maximum of $2,000, or 10% of the total surplus, whichever is less. The Facility Discount fund allocation may vary from year-to-year, based on annual budgetary needs and the decision of Council.
Facility Discounts will not exceed 50% of the total, pre-gst cost of the rental.
Facility Discounts will not exceed $300 annually for any applying group. Any Facility Discount requests that exceed 50% of the total, pre-gst cost of the rental will be required to apply to Council for consideration.
Organizations receiving Facility Discounts will be required to provide a refundable Damage Deposit at the time of facility booking, valued at one-day’s rental of the booked facility. The Damage Deposit is not eligible for a Facility Discount.
Set-up/ take-down paid services provided by Town of Didsbury staff are not eligible for a Facility Discount.
Organizations receiving Facility Discounts will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance, Third Party Liability Insurance and/or a valid AGLC permit, dependent on the nature of the rental.
Applications will be accepted throughout the year, however discount availability will be contingent on funds being available.
Facilities are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and availability of facilities is not guaranteed as part of the Facility Discount Program. Applicants are encouraged to complete facility bookings as soon as possible.
Organizations already receiving financial support from the Town of Didsbury will be ineligible for Facility Discount Program funding.
APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
Applying groups must be non-profit organizations who are registered and in good standing under one of the following acts:
Provincial Legislation (Alberta):
- Agriculture Societies Act
- Companies Act, Part 9 (Non-profit companies)
- Societies Act of Alberta
- Special Act of the Alberta Legislature
Federal Legislation (Canada):
- Special Act of the Parliament of Canada
- Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and must be registered in Alberta under the Business Corporations Act
- Income Tax Act of Canada and operating in the Province of Alberta (charities)
The Facility Discount Application must be completed in advance of the rental.
Organizations that operate within the Town of Didsbury, and/or offer a benefit to the citizens of Didsbury through local initiatives, shall be considered for Facility Discounts.
Priorities for Community Grant funds will include:
- Local fundraising efforts that will benefit Didsbury citizens, services and/or programs
- Local events that will be attended and enjoyed by Didsbury citizens
- Annual celebrations by Didsbury non-profit organizations for their membership ie. Year-end banquets, award ceremonies
- Training opportunities hosted by local non-profit organizations that encourage volunteerism and/or skill development within Didsbury
Fill out the Application Form HERE
