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Ethnocultural grant
Funding for multicultural and intercultural community initiatives
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
December 19, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
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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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 : 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
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
- Online grant application form
- Budget template
- Most recent financial statement or board/council resolution
- Application for Electronic Payment form
- Void cheque or recent direct deposit information
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Indigenous governments, tribal councils, band councils, settlements, and not-for-profit Indigenous organizations
- Universities, colleges, and institutes applying with an Indigenous and ethnocultural partner
- Arms-length municipal or municipal district affiliated organizations applying with an Indigenous and ethnocultural partner
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
- Direct project delivery costs
- Costs that remove barriers to participation
- Administrative costs up to 15% of the grant budget
- Eligible in-kind costs, if applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation and fundraising costs
- Capital upgrades, renovations, and construction
- Debt reduction, loan interest, and retroactive costs
- Parking fees and GST
- Stand-alone research, lobbying, or political activism
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program eligibility requirements
- Organization's capacity to deliver the project
- Project viability
- Financial feasibility
- Priority given to smaller budgets, Indigenous or ethnocultural organizations, and new or expanded projects
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.
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
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Ethnocultural grant?
Ethnocultural grant is funded by Government of Alberta