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Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
Support for immigrant and refugee community projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,001 - $ 7,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports successful immigrant and refugee community projects that were previously tested through the Seed grant. Eligible initiatives can receive up to $10,000 to address broader community needs and strengthen belonging in Edmonton.
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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 : 7,000 $
- Minimum amount : 4,001 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
- Local
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
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
- Staffing costs and honourariums
- Program materials and supplies
- Printing, communications, training, travel within Edmonton, and evaluation costs
- Administrative costs and fees up to 10% of total project costs
- Longer-term lease payments, for Space Subsidy projects only
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact 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 Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant?
This program supports successful immigrant and refugee community projects that were previously tested through the Seed grant. Eligible initiatives can receive up to $10,000 to address broader community needs and strengthen belonging in Edmonton.
How much funding can be received?
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
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.
Is the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant?
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant is funded by City of Edmonton