Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The City of Edmonton Community Investment Operating Grant provides operating support to not-for-profit organizations in Edmonton. It funds social services or active recreation/amateur sport initiatives that improve social inclusion and equitable access.
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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
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Social programs and activities that strengthen personal or community life.
- Active recreation activities for fun, social interaction, fitness, and relaxation.
- Amateur sport activities organized under rules, regulations, and officiating.
- Programs that increase social inclusion and equitable access to services.
Documents Needed
- Most recent year-end financial statements.
- Bank statements and bank reconciliation, if statements are internally audited.
- Board minutes approving funds saved for a specific purpose, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Organizations in social services.
- Organizations in active recreation or amateur sport.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not not-for-profit.
- Organizations whose primary mandate is outside social services or active recreation/amateur sport.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible operating expenses for the organization’s regular programs and services.
- Financial statements and related accounting requirements where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects such as major building repairs or additions.
- Capital purchases of $5,000 or more.
- Fundraising expenses.
- Income-generating operations not directly tied to the organization’s programs and services.
- Depreciation, amortization, and debt repayment or interest.
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton, Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Decisions are made by the City of Edmonton based on the program’s assessment criteria and available funding.
- Applicants are notified of funding decisions by the end of April.
- Successful applicants must complete reporting through the City’s grant portal.
Additional information
- Applicants must have at least one year of registration and be in good standing with the incorporating body.
- Successful applicants must report on outcomes and financial statements.
- Applications are reviewed after the intake deadline and funding decisions are announced by the end of April.
- The City may withhold payment in certain compliance or legal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Investment Operating Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Investment Operating 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 Community Investment Operating Grant?
The City of Edmonton Community Investment Operating Grant provides operating support to not-for-profit organizations in Edmonton. It funds social services or active recreation/amateur sport initiatives that improve social inclusion and equitable access.
How much funding can be received?
Community Investment Operating Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Investment Operating Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Investment Operating Grant program, you must:
Registered not-for-profit, at least one year.
Based in Edmonton with local participants.
Mandate in social services or sport/recreation.
What expenses are eligible under Community Investment Operating Grant?
Social programs and activities that strengthen personal or community life.
Active recreation activities for fun, social interaction, fitness, and relaxation.
Amateur sport activities organized under rules, regulations, and officiating.
Programs that increase social inclusion and equitable access to services.
Where is the Community Investment Operating Grant available?
The Community Investment Operating Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Investment Operating Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Investment Operating Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Investment Operating Grant?
Community Investment Operating Grant is funded by City of Edmonton