FCSS grant funding recently passed by council
During the February 22 Whitecourt Town Council meeting, council discussed the Family & Community Support Services Grant Program (FCSS). Each year, groups and organizations apply to receive funding through the program and, following a thorough evaluation of each application, the Community Services Board provides a recommendation to council.
FCSS Manager Sharon Shannon explained that the FCSS organization’s goal is to enhance the social well-being of individuals, families, and the community through prevention. “The FCSS grant is an annual grant that provides financial support to community organizations and groups who are striving to address community and social needs,” explained Shannon. This year’s 2021 interim town budget includes $50,000 for supporting groups through the FCSS grant. “This grant is unique. It can be used to support one-time projects and be used for annual operations for organizations and groups. C