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Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants
Funding for immigrant and refugee community initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,001 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 20, 2025
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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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 : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,001 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 20, 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
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants. 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 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 $20,000 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?
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
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants?
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants is funded by City of Edmonton