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2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program
Funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ safe spaces in Edmonton
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 10, 2025
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
One-time funding of $10,000 to $100,000 supports projects that advance 2SLGBTQIA+ safety, inclusion, and education in Edmonton. Eligible work includes inclusive spaces, anti-hate initiatives, and public or professional awareness campaigns.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 10, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating or improving safe and inclusive spaces, public events, and services for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Edmonton.
- Building or strengthening responses to hate and discrimination against 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
- Delivering public and professional education or campaigns that challenge bias and build understanding.
- Collaborative projects, programs, and events.
Documents Needed
- 2024 audited year-end financial statements signed by two Board members.
- Or 2024 internally generated financial statements signed by two Board members.
- Bank reconciliation at fiscal year-end, if using internally generated statements.
- Bank statement at fiscal year-end, if using internally generated statements.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- Local grassroots groups with a fiscal agent.
- Organizations serving 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Edmonton.
Who is not eligible
- Municipal departments and other governmental organizations.
- For-profit organizations and enterprises.
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete City of Edmonton accounting or reporting.
Eligible expenses
- Project-specific staffing costs.
- Honorariums, materials, printing, communications, training, travel within Edmonton, and evaluation.
- Short-term space rental for project activities.
- Food for program delivery, up to 25% of the proposed budget.
- Administrative costs and fees, up to 15% of total project costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation and fundraising costs.
- Endowments, charitable donations, bursaries, gifts, and donor recognition.
- Expenses incurred before the application was received.
- Capital upgrades, renovations, construction, debt reduction, loans, and interest.
- Direct government lobbying or partisan political activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton, Alberta.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding decisions are made by November 2025.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement with the City of Edmonton before funds are released.
- Applicants may receive full, partial, or no funding.
Additional information
- Collaborative projects, programs, and events will be prioritized.
- Applicants approved for funding must sign a funding agreement with the City of Edmonton before funds are released.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report within 60 days of project completion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program?
One-time funding of $10,000 to $100,000 supports projects that advance 2SLGBTQIA+ safety, inclusion, and education in Edmonton. Eligible work includes inclusive spaces, anti-hate initiatives, and public or professional awareness campaigns.
How much funding can be received?
2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program program, you must:
Non-profit or grassroots group with fiscal agent.
Based in Edmonton and serves Edmontonians.
Project aligns with 2SLGBTQIA+ priorities.
What expenses are eligible under 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program?
Creating or improving safe and inclusive spaces, public events, and services for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Edmonton.
Building or strengthening responses to hate and discrimination against 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
Delivering public and professional education or campaigns that challenge bias and build understanding.
Collaborative projects, programs, and events.
Where is the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program available?
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program?
2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program is funded by City of Edmonton