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Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The July to December intake is now closed, and the Sponsorship Guide updates Intake #2 closing date to June 1, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The July to December intake is now closed, and the Sponsorship Guide updates Intake #2 closing date to June 1, 2026.
Intake Closed and Guide Deadline Updated
The Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships page now shows the July to December intake as closed and says received applications are being reviewed, instead of showing the June 1, 2026 submission deadline as open. This is a major timeline change affecting whether applicants can still submit for the current intake. The Sponsorship Guide also updates Intake #2 closing information to June 1, 2026 from the earlier May 31, 2026 date. No material changes are visible to funding terms, scope, or contact details.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 1, 2026
Opened April 1, 2026
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Organizations registered for at least 1 year and in good standing with the incorporating body (Alberta Society, Non-profit Private Company, Non-Profit Public Company, Extra Provincial Non-profit Company, or For-profit Company).
See full eligibility
Overview
Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships support Indigenous-led organizations, First Nations, Métis or Inuit communities, educational institutions, and eligible grassroots groups in the greater Edmonton area. The program advances healing, cultural revitalization, and action on systemic inequalities through awareness of residential-school impacts, cultural and language resurgence, and Indigenous-led advocacy for institutional change.
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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
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Indigenous-led programs or activities that build awareness of the impacts of residential schools and colonization on Indigenous communities, including truth-telling about systemic racism, gender-based violence and oppression, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people crisis.
- Indigenous-led activities or programs that address the effects of residential schools, violence related to colonialism, and ongoing discrimination, including community-led and culturally grounded solutions for MMIWG2S+ survivors and their families.
- Indigenous-led events or initiatives that support the reclamation of culture, knowledge, language, and autonomy of Indigenous communities.
- Indigenous-led initiatives or programs focused on advocacy for change within institutional and governmental bodies in response to the 94 Calls for Action and/or 231 Calls for Justice.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations registered for at least 1 year and in good standing with the incorporating body (Alberta Society, Non-profit Private Company, Non-Profit Public Company, Extra Provincial Non-profit Company, or For-profit Company).
- Indigenous-led organizations.
- Educational institutions.
- Local grassroots groups with a fiscal agent that meets the eligible category.
- First Nations, Métis or Inuit communities.
Eligible expenses
- Cultural protocol costs
- Honorariums
- Wages for event staff, artists, and performers
- Venue costs
- Event insurance
- Volunteer support
- Catering and food expenses
- Marketing and promotion related to the event
- Other production and event costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prize money
- Award costs
- Alcohol purchases
- Capital expenses
Selection criteria
- Alignment to sponsorship priorities, with additional consideration for proposals led by or including Indigenous organizations.
- History of the organization and event in Edmonton.
- Benefit to the Indigenous community and responsiveness to community needs.
- Details provided in the funding request, including the event budget, proposed recognition for the City, and event access (free events versus charging to attend or participate).
How to apply
- Check the intake period for your event.
- If you have more than one event in the same intake period, group them together and send one application.
- Submit the application through the City of Edmonton’s Community Investment Grant Portal.
- If you already have an account, log in with your username and password; if not, register for one.
- Do not email the application, as emailed submissions will not be accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding is limited and applications may be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Once submitted, applications are final.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applications are reviewed and organizations are notified of the decision within 4 to 8 weeks.
- Within 90 days of completion of the event or initiative, successful applicants and any identified partners must report on event activities, alignment to sponsorship priorities, proof of recognition, and participant information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships Program
What is the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships?
Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships support Indigenous-led organizations, First Nations, Métis or Inuit communities, educational institutions, and eligible grassroots groups in the greater Edmonton area. The program advances healing, cultural revitalization, and action on systemic inequalities through awareness of residential-school impacts, cultural and language resurgence, and Indigenous-led advocacy for institutional change.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships program, you must:
The applicant must be in good standing with the City of Edmonton.
The applicant must be an organization registered for at least 1 year and in good standing with the incorporating body, a First Nations, Métis or Inuit community, or a local grassroots group with an eligible fiscal agent.
The event must be held within the greater Edmonton area, with an exception for cultural and ceremony purposes at the discretion of the Indigenous Relations Office.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships?
Indigenous-led programs or activities that build awareness of the impacts of residential schools and colonization on Indigenous communities, including truth-telling about systemic racism, gender-based violence and oppression, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people crisis.
Indigenous-led activities or programs that address the effects of residential schools, violence related to colonialism, and ongoing discrimination, including community-led and culturally grounded solutions for MMIWG2S+ survivors and their families.
Indigenous-led events or initiatives that support the reclamation of culture, knowledge, language, and autonomy of Indigenous communities.
Indigenous-led initiatives or programs focused on advocacy for change within institutional and governmental bodies in response to the 94 Calls for Action and/or 231 Calls for Justice.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships?
You can contact City of Edmonton by email at indigenousrelations@edmonton.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships available?
The Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships is a Grant and Funding