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Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
Space rental support for immigrant and refugee groups
Funding available
$ 24,000
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Community Space Subsidy supports organizations in Edmonton with the cost of renting space for their programs and operations, with requests up to $4,000. It helps reduce rental barriers for immigrant and refugee communities and is based on a calendar year from January to December.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 24,000 $
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that address community needs identified by immigrant and refugee communities.
- Initiatives that strengthen belonging, connections, and participation in Edmonton.
- Successful projects and programs previously tested through the Seed grant.
Documents Needed
- Project budget form
- 2024 or 2025 audited year-end financial statements, or internally generated financial statements
- Fiscal agent financial documents, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations
- Grassroots or collective groups with a fiscal agent
- Immigrant and refugee community organizations serving Edmonton
Who is not eligible
- Individual applicants
- Festivals and stand-alone events
Eligible expenses
- Costs of renting space for programs and/or the organization
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation and fundraising costs
- Endowments, charitable donations, bursaries, gifts, and donor recognition
- Expenses incurred before the application is received
- Capital upgrades, renovations, and construction
- Debt reduction, loan interest, lobbying, partisan political activity, festivals, and stand-alone events
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton
Selection criteria
- A justification is required explaining why the organization needs the subsidy
- The proposed project or activities connected to the space must directly contribute to the City of Edmonton’s EIRC Grant priorities
- Organizations that have received the grant for three or more years and cannot provide a justification for needing the funding will not be prioritized
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare the project budget form and required financial statements.
- Include fiscal agent documents, if applicable.
- Step 2: Submit the online application
- Send the completed application through the City of Edmonton’s online portal.
- Ensure all required attachments are included before submission.
- Step 3: Wait for review and decision
- The City reviews eligible applications and may ask for clarification.
- Applicants receive written notification of the decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are assessed against program criteria, principles, and expected outcomes.
- The City may contact applicants for additional information or clarification.
- Applicants receive written notice of the funding decision.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement or funding letter before funding is provided.
Additional information
- Priority may be given to applicants that have not received other City of Edmonton funding.
- Applicants approved for funding must sign a funding agreement or funding letter before funds are released.
- Successful applicants must submit final reporting through the Community Investment Portal.
- Fiscal agents must be based in Edmonton and in good standing with the City.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant Program
What is the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant?
The Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Community Space Subsidy supports organizations in Edmonton with the cost of renting space for their programs and operations, with requests up to $4,000. It helps reduce rental barriers for immigrant and refugee communities and is based on a calendar year from January to December.
How much funding can be received?
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant Funds up to $24,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 30, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant program?
To be eligible for the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant program, you must:
Based in Edmonton
Budget of $200,000 or less
Non-profit or grassroots group with fiscal agent
What expenses are eligible under Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant?
Projects that address community needs identified by immigrant and refugee communities.
Initiatives that strengthen belonging, connections, and participation in Edmonton.
Successful projects and programs previously tested through the Seed grant.
Who can I contact for more information about the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant?
You can contact City of Edmonton by email at grants@edmonton.ca or by phone at 780-496-4933.
Where is the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant available?
The Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant program is available the province of Alberta.