Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Seed Grant

• Project proposal describing the planned initiative.
• Organization budget or financial statements.
• Proof of organization registration or fiscal agent documentation.
• Contact information for the organization.

• Organizations must have a Total Operating Budget of $200,000 or less.
• Organizations must be ethnocultural community groups or organizations.
• Organizations or fiscal agents must be based in Edmonton.
• Projects must serve Edmontonians.

Who is eligible?

• Ethnocultural community groups in Edmonton.
• Non-profit organizations serving immigrant and refugee communities.
• Community organizations with operating budgets under $200,000.

Who is not eligible

• Organizations with Total Operating Budget exceeding $200,000.
• Organizations not based in Edmonton.
• Organizations not serving Edmontonians.

Eligible expenses

• Project-related costs for implementing short-term initiatives.
• Community programming and outreach activities.
• Materials and supplies for community projects.
• Administrative costs directly related to project delivery.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Ongoing operational costs not related to specific projects.
• Capital expenditures or equipment purchases not directly tied to the project.
• Activities outside of Edmonton.

Eligible geographic areas

• Edmonton, Alberta.
• Organizations must serve Edmontonians.

• Alignment with program goals of supporting ethnocultural communities.
• Clear identification of community needs.
• Feasibility and viability of the proposed approach.
• Capacity of the organization to deliver the project.

• Step 1: Verify Eligibility
  • Confirm your organization meets budget and location requirements.
  • Ensure your organization serves Edmontonians.
• Step 2: Prepare Application
  • Complete the project proposal form.
  • Gather supporting documents including budget information.
• Step 3: Submit Application
  • Submit the completed application to the program administrator.
  • Ensure all required documents are included.

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• Organizations will be notified of the funding decision.
• Successful applicants will receive funding agreement terms.
• Recipients may be required to submit a final report on project outcomes.

• This grant has an ongoing deadline with no fixed application deadline.
• Funding supports short-term, one-off projects or programs.
• The grant aims to help identify community needs and test different approaches.