The Town of Hinton, with help from Yellowhead County, has awarded $16,200 to four local non-profits through its 2026 Community Grant Program, the town announced on July 8, 2026. The money will fund self-guided tour kits at the local museum, new pottery wheels, a popular trail running event, and seasonal figure skating showcases.
The Hinton Grant Funding Advisory Committee reviewed the applications and made recommendations to council, which gave the final green light. The program, which has put more than $1.75 million into community projects since 1999, requires groups to match the grant with their own funds.
The Hinton Historical Society received $1,700 to create self-guided tour kits for the Northern Rockies Museum, housed in the town’s original 1911 train station. The Athabasca River Potters’ Guild was given $9,000 to replace aging pottery wheels at its studio.
Run in the Rockies got $2,000 to help put on its 2026 trail running event at the Hinton Nordic Centre in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. The annual race offers distances from a half marathon down to a kids’ fun run.
The Hinton Figure Skating Club secured $3,500 for its 2026-2027 seasonal showcases. The club, based out of the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre, runs learn-to-skate and advanced programs.
The town accepts grant applications twice a year, with the next round expected in spring 2027. Groups can ask for between $1,000 and $10,000 for one-time projects, start-up operating costs, or community events, provided they can match the amount requested.
