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Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant
Funding for violence prevention projects in Edmonton
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 24, 2025
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Blueprint for Violence Prevention supports community organizations working to reduce and prevent violence in Edmonton. It funds collaborative, evidence-based projects focused on youth and place-based responses, with requests between $100,000 and $500,000.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 24, 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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Enhancement of existing evidence-based violence prevention projects.
- Scaling up existing evidence-based programs.
- Projects that improve coordination and collaboration across sectors.
Documents Needed
- Project Budget Form
- 2024 audited year-end financial statements signed by two board members
- OR 2024 internally generated financial statements signed by two board members
- Bank reconciliation and bank statement at fiscal year-end, if using internally generated statements
- Fiscal agent documents, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Local grassroots groups with a fiscal agent
- Business Improvement Areas
Eligible expenses
- Staffing, training, planning, research, evaluation, printing, communications, space, and travel within Edmonton.
- Short-term space rental and food for program delivery, up to 10% 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, donor recognition, and gifts except Indigenous protocol gifts.
- Costs incurred before approval.
- Capital and facility upgrades, renovations, and construction.
- Debt reduction, financing charges, interest payments, and direct government lobbying or partisan political activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding decisions are made in November.
- Successful applicants are notified before funding is provided.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement or funding letter with the City.
- Successful applicants must submit final reporting after project completion.
Additional information
- Collaborative projects and programs are prioritized.
- Partnership Agreements and MOUs are strongly encouraged.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement or funding letter before funding is provided.
- Successful applicants must submit financial and project reports after completion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant. 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 Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant?
The Blueprint for Violence Prevention supports community organizations working to reduce and prevent violence in Edmonton. It funds collaborative, evidence-based projects focused on youth and place-based responses, with requests between $100,000 and $500,000.
How much funding can be received?
Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant program?
To be eligible for the Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant program, you must:
Registered Edmonton-based organization
Existing evidence-based project
Youth or place-based focus
What expenses are eligible under Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant?
Enhancement of existing evidence-based violence prevention projects.
Scaling up existing evidence-based programs.
Projects that improve coordination and collaboration across sectors.
Where is the Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant available?
The Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant?
Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant is funded by City of Edmonton