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2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program
Funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ safe spaces in Edmonton
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The Beyond Belonging grant program now shows a 2026 recipient cycle and updated funding totals of more than $1.5 million over two years.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The Beyond Belonging grant program now shows a 2026 recipient cycle and updated funding totals of more than $1.5 million over two years.
Beyond Belonging grant now includes 2026 cycle
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program now shows a 2026 recipient cycle, with recipient notification in March-April 2026, alongside the existing 2025 timeline. The program framing also shifts from a single-year stream to a two-year investment of more than $1.5 million, including $750,000 to 12 organizations in 2025 and $773,000 to 13 organizations in 2026. The linked Beyond Belonging: The 2SLGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces Action Plan also now describes seven core actions and a phased implementation timeline through 2029, expanding the program’s described scope and priorities.
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
September 10, 2025
Opened July 21, 2025
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program invests more than $1.5 million over two years in community organizations that strengthen safety, inclusion, and belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ Edmontonians in Edmonton. Supported work includes safer spaces, anti-hate responses, and education or 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 $
Funds Providers
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
- Local
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- Local grassroots groups with a fiscal agent that meets the criteria.
- Applicants currently receiving other funding from the City of Edmonton, if they are in good standing and have all final reports submitted and reporting requirements fulfilled.
Who is not eligible
- Municipal departments or other governmental organizations.
- For-profit organizations or enterprises.
- Applicants currently receiving other funding from the City of Edmonton who are not in good standing or who have outstanding or overdue final reports.
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.
Selection criteria
- Organizational commitment and capacity.
- Demonstrated project need and community benefit.
- Clear implementation plan with timelines, activities, and resources.
- Clear evaluation plan.
- Alignment with the Beyond Belonging grant priorities.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Review the grant guide and prepare the required financial statements.
- Step 2
- Complete the online application.
- Attach the required financial documents.
- Step 3
- Submit the application by the deadline of September 10, 2025.
- Step 4
- Wait for the funding decision notification in November 2025.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program Program
What is the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program?
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program invests more than $1.5 million over two years in community organizations that strengthen safety, inclusion, and belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ Edmontonians in Edmonton. Supported work includes safer spaces, anti-hate responses, and education or awareness campaigns.
How much funding can be received?
2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 10, 2025.
Who is eligible for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program program, you must:
Registered non-profit organizations or local grassroots groups with a fiscal agent.
Organizations or fiscal agents must be based in Edmonton and serve Edmontonians.
At least 75% of participants must reside in Edmonton, and applicants receiving other City of Edmonton funding must be in good standing.
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program?
You can contact City of Edmonton by email at Grants@edmonton.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program available?
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Beyond Belonging Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.