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Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants
Funding for immigrant and refugee community initiatives
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Funding available
$ 24,000
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to support immigrant and refugee communities in Edmonton that are addressing systemic barriers to inclusion. It supports projects and programs such as community connections, orientation, civic engagement, mentorship, cultural activities, and settlement-related support, with a maximum request of $20,000.
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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 : 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
- Newcomers to Canada
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Community connection and belonging initiatives
- Orientation to Canadian customs and civic engagement activities
- Mentorship, cultural, and settlement support programs
- Projects addressing complex settlement and integration challenges
- Space-based community programs and Out of School Time programming
Documents Needed
- Project budget form
- Most recent audited year-end financial statements, or internally generated financial statements
- Bank reconciliation and bank statement for internally generated statements
- Fiscal agent financial documents, if applicable
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
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EIRC guide shifts to Space Subsidy
The Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Community Grant Program Guide now highlights Space Subsidy instead of Community Action Projects, with the featured stream showing a maximum request up to $4,000 and a $100,000 budget allocation.
The Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Community Grant Program Guide now presents Space Subsidy as the featured stream instead of Community Action Projects. The visible stream details also show a maximum request of up to $4,000 and a $100,000 budget allocation for Space Subsidy, compared with the previous header showing Community Action Projects with a $10,000 maximum request and a $126,250 budget allocation. The opening description now emphasizes support for space rental and the need to justify subsidy requests, which shifts the guide’s funding focus toward venue costs and away from the earlier Community Action Projects emphasis.
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations
- Grassroots or collective groups with a fiscal agent
- Organizations serving immigrant and refugee communities in Edmonton
Who is not eligible
- Individual applicants
- Organizations not based in Edmonton or not serving Edmontonians
- Groups without a fiscal agent, where one is required
- Festivals and stand-alone events
Eligible expenses
- Staffing costs, honorariums, materials and supplies
- Printing, communications, training, travel within Edmonton, and evaluation costs
- Administrative costs and fees up to 10% of total project costs
- Food expenses up to 10% of the budget
- Longer-term lease payments for space subsidy projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation and fundraising costs
- Endowments, donations, bursaries, gifts, and donor recognition items
- Expenses incurred before the application was received
- Capital upgrades, renovations, and construction
- Debt reduction, loan interest, lobbying, partisan political activities, festivals, and stand-alone events
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the City of Edmonton value “I want to BELONG and contribute”
- Demonstrated community need and benefit
- Organizational governance and financial health
- Clear implementation plan and evaluation plan
- Broader long-term community impact
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program guide and confirm eligibility
- Check that the organization, fiscal agent, and project meet the program requirements.
- Confirm the appropriate funding stream for the project.
- Step 2: Prepare the application materials
- Complete the project budget form.
- Gather the required financial statements and any fiscal agent documents, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the online application
- Submit the application through the City of Edmonton’s online portal during an intake period.
- Ensure all required documents are attached before submission.
- Step 4: Wait for review and decision
- The City reviews eligible applications and may request clarification.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the funding decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are evaluated against program criteria, principles, and expected results.
- The City may contact applicants for clarification or additional information.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the funding decision.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement or funding letter before payment is made.
Additional information
- There are two intake periods each year.
- Applications approved for funding must sign a funding agreement or funding letter before funds are released.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report through the Community Investment Portal.
- Priority may be given to applicants that have not received other City of Edmonton funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants Program
What is the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants?
This program provides funding to support immigrant and refugee communities in Edmonton that are addressing systemic barriers to inclusion. It supports projects and programs such as community connections, orientation, civic engagement, mentorship, cultural activities, and settlement-related support, with a maximum request of $20,000.
How much funding can be received?
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants Funds up to $24,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants program, you must:
Based in Edmonton and serving Edmontonians
Total operating 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 Special Project Grants?
Staffing costs, honorariums, materials and supplies
Printing, communications, training, travel within Edmonton, and evaluation costs
Administrative costs and fees up to 10% of total project costs
Food expenses up to 10% of the budget
Longer-term lease payments for space subsidy projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants?
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 Special Project Grants available?
The Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants is a Grant and Funding