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Ethnocultural grant
Funding for multicultural and intercultural community initiatives
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 6, 2026Latest change: The 2026–2027 guidelines now spell out new project eligibility rules, expense limits, and priority criteria for the Ethnocultural Grant.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 6, 2026
Latest change: The 2026–2027 guidelines now spell out new project eligibility rules, expense limits, and priority criteria for the Ethnocultural Grant.
Ethnocultural Grant guidelines updated
The 2026–2027 Alberta Ethnocultural Grant guidelines now state that eligible projects must include measurable outcomes, an educational component, take place in Alberta, benefit Albertans, and start after April 1, 2027. They also add new exclusions and cost rules, including limits on duplicate funding, lobbying, capital and operational costs, food-cost caps, and a 15% administrative-cost cap. The guidance also adds priority and scoring considerations, including preference for applicants with annual operating budgets under $500,000, Indigenous or ethnocultural-serving organizations, community partnerships, and new or expanded projects. A 2026–2027 budget template is also now listed among the downloadable resources.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations (under an Act of the Alberta legislature or the Parliament of Canada), including ethnocultural, multicultural and faith-based organizations.
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Overview
Supports Alberta community organizations funding multicultural and intercultural initiatives. Maximum funding is $50,000 for Stream 1, $15,000 for Stream 2 multi-day projects, or $8,000 for Stream 2 single-day projects.
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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 : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Intercultural connection projects with ethnocultural and Indigenous groups
- Community activities that celebrate diversity
- Cultural exchanges, dialogues, roundtables, and conferences
- Festivals, cultural showcases, and performances
Documents Needed
- Completed online grant application form, digitally signed by an authorized representative.
- Completed budget template.
- Most recent financial statement (audited or unaudited), or Band Council Resolution signed by authorized representative(s).
- Application for Electronic Payment Form and void cheque or Direct Deposit information issued within 3 months of application submission.
- A partnership letter, if applicable, and one or two support letters or emails speaking to the organization's knowledge and experience regarding the proposed project.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations (under an Act of the Alberta legislature or the Parliament of Canada), including ethnocultural, multicultural and faith-based organizations.
- Indigenous (e.g., First Nations or Metis) governments, tribal councils, band councils, settlements, and/or not-for-profit Indigenous organizations.
- Community development organizations.
- A University, college, or institute, as defined under Alberta’s Post-Secondary Learning Act, may apply as the primary applicant in partnership with an Indigenous and/or ethnocultural organization.
- Arms-length municipal or municipal district affiliated organizations (e.g., libraries) may apply as the primary applicant in partnership with an Indigenous and/or ethnocultural organization.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations and corporations
- Federal, provincial, or municipal governments
- Federal and provincial Crown corporations
- Public sector entities such as schools, hospitals, and public post-secondary institutions without a partnership
- Political parties and individuals
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated directly with the delivery of the project.
- Costs associated with addressing barriers to accessing project activities.
- Administrative costs (up to 15% of grant budget).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Time and labour provided towards preparation of funding applications, fundraising (including costs for fundraising campaigns), and websites for fundraising purposes.
- Expenses incurred and paid prior to the submission of the application and project start date.
- Capital purchases and facility upgrades, renovations, and construction; debt reduction; financing charges and/or interest payments on loans; retroactive expenses incurred prior to grant execution.
- Food costs as a substantial expense for the project activities (not more than 30% for Stream 1 and not more than 50% for Stream 2).
- Operational expenses; research as a stand-alone project; government lobbying or political activism; volunteer expenses (with the exception of honorarium and gifts for protocol); Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- The application meets all eligibility requirements.
- The organization’s capacity to achieve the project goals.
- Project viability.
- Financial feasibility.
- Higher priority for program funding will be given to projects submitted by applicants with an annual operating budget of less than $500,000, Indigenous or ethnocultural organizations, and new projects or an expansion of an existing project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines and resources
- Read the program guidelines and supporting resources.
- Check the application instructions and sample documents.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Create or sign in to an Alberta.ca Account for Organizations.
- Complete the online application form and budget template.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Upload the completed application and documents in the portal.
- Submit the application online before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility after the deadline.
- Eligible applications are further evaluated and recommended for funding.
- Applicants receive written notification by email.
- Successful applicants enter into a grant agreement.
- All decisions are final and no appeals are considered.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed in one intake per year.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge Government of Alberta funding in project materials.
- Final outcomes and financial reporting are due within 60 days of project completion.
- All decisions are final and no appeals are considered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ethnocultural grant Program
What is the Ethnocultural grant?
Supports Alberta community organizations funding multicultural and intercultural initiatives. Maximum funding is $50,000 for Stream 1, $15,000 for Stream 2 multi-day projects, or $8,000 for Stream 2 single-day projects.
How much funding can be received?
Ethnocultural grant Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ethnocultural grant program?
To be eligible for the Ethnocultural grant program, you must:
Alberta-based organization
Registered for at least one year
Project aligns with program outcomes
What expenses are eligible under Ethnocultural grant?
Intercultural connection projects with ethnocultural and Indigenous groups
Community activities that celebrate diversity
Cultural exchanges, dialogues, roundtables, and conferences
Festivals, cultural showcases, and performances
Who can I contact for more information about the Ethnocultural grant?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at goa.margrants@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Ethnocultural grant available?
The Ethnocultural grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Ethnocultural grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ethnocultural grant is a Grant and Funding