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Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships?

Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships is funded by City of Edmonton

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships available?

The Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships program is available the province of Alberta.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships program.

Last Update: January 19, 2026

Edmonton, AB

City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Edmonton

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples
2SLGBTQI+

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

The City of Edmonton’s Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships provide funding for Indigenous-led initiatives that support healing, cultural revitalization, and work to address systemic inequalities, aligned with the City’s Indigenous Framework and the TRC and MMIR action plans. Eligible activities include Indigenous-led events and programs focused on awareness, addressing impacts of colonization, cultural resurgence, and advocacy within the greater Edmonton area, but the maximum funding amount is not specified in the available program materials.

Activities funded

Indigenous-led programs or activities that build awareness of the impacts of residential schools and colonization (including truth-telling on systemic racism, gender-based violence, and the MMIWG2S+ crisis).
Indigenous-led activities or programs that address the impacts of residential schools, colonial violence, and ongoing discrimination, including community-led safety, justice, and healing initiatives for MMIWG2S+ survivors and families.
Indigenous-led events or initiatives that support cultural resurgence, including reclaiming Indigenous culture, knowledge, language, autonomy, and kinship systems to foster collective healing.
Indigenous-led initiatives or programs focused on advocacy for change within institutional or governmental bodies in response to the 94 Calls to Action and/or 231 Calls for Justice.
Indigenous-led events or initiatives held within the greater Edmonton area (with possible location exceptions for cultural and ceremony purposes at the City’s discretion).

Eligibility

The applicant must be in good standing with the City of Edmonton (no outstanding reports and not in arrears on City of Edmonton accounts).
The applicant must be a non-profit organization registered for at least 1 year and in good standing with its incorporating body, or a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit community.
If applying as a local grassroots group, the applicant must have a fiscal agent that meets the eligible applicant category and can sign the funding agreement and manage reporting.
The initiative must be Indigenous-led and support healing and cultural revitalization and/or address the impacts of systemic inequalities.
The event or initiative must be held within the greater Edmonton area (with possible exceptions for cultural and ceremony purposes at the discretion of the Indigenous Relations Office).

Who is eligible?

Indigenous-led non-profit organizations
Non-profit organizations (including educational institutions)
Local grassroots groups with an eligible fiscal agent (registered non-profit organization)
First Nations communities
Métis or Inuit communities

Who is not eligible

For-profit businesses (the program lists eligible applicants as non-profit organizations and First Nations, Métis or Inuit communities).
Organizations not in good standing with the City of Edmonton (e.g., with outstanding reports or in arrears on City of Edmonton accounts).
Applicants in litigation with the City of Edmonton.
Applicants that are bankrupt, insolvent, or have ceased to function as an active legal entity under Alberta laws.
Applicants that provide materially false or misleading information to the City of Edmonton.

Eligible expenses

Cultural protocol costs
Honorariums
Wages for event staff (including artists and performers)
Venue rental and related venue costs
Event insurance
Volunteer support costs
Catering and food expenses
Marketing and promotion expenses related to the event
Other production and event delivery costs

Eligible geographic areas

Greater Edmonton area (events must be held within this area; exceptions may be considered for cultural and ceremony purposes at the discretion of the Indigenous Relations Office).

Selection criteria

Organizational eligibility.
Alignment to program priorities.
History of the event or initiative in Edmonton.
Benefit to the Indigenous community.
Responsiveness to community need.

How to apply

Check program fit

Confirm your initiative is Indigenous-led and aligns with the City’s TRC and/or MMIR Action Plan pillars (Awareness, Addressing, Resurgence, Advocacy)
Ensure the event/initiative will be held within the greater Edmonton area (exceptions may be made for cultural and ceremony purposes at the discretion of the Indigenous Relations Office)

Confirm applicant eligibility

Confirm your organization is in good standing with the City of Edmonton (no outstanding reports and not in arrears on City accounts)
Verify you are an eligible applicant (e.g., non-profit registered for at least 1 year, First Nations/Métis/Inuit community, or a grassroots group with an eligible fiscal agent)

Choose the correct intake

If applying to Intake #1, ensure your event occurs from January to June
Submit during the intake window: December 8, 2025 to February 18, 2026, or until funds are no longer available (first-come, first-served)

Access the online portal

Create or access your account on the City of Edmonton Community Investment Grant Portal
Use the portal login page to sign in or register for an account

Prepare required request details

Prepare information demonstrating alignment with the sponsorship priorities and benefit to the Indigenous community
Plan City recognition (including use of the City of Edmonton logo)
Ensure you can obtain comprehensive event insurance listing the City of Edmonton as an “Additional Insured”

Complete the application form

Complete all sections of the application in the Community Investment Grant Portal
Review carefully before submitting, as incomplete applications will not be considered and changes cannot be made after submission

Submit via the portal

Submit your application through the Community Investment Grant Portal (email submissions are not accepted)

Await decision

Wait for the City’s review and decision notification (within 4–6 weeks)

Submit final report

Within 90 days after the event/initiative, submit final reporting via the Community Investment Grant Portal
Include event activities, alignment to priorities, proof of recognition, and participant information

Additional information

Funding is limited and applications may be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Incomplete or ineligible applications do not keep their place in the queue.
For Intake #1, applicants can expect a decision within 4–6 weeks after submission.
Final reporting is required within 90 days after the event or initiative is completed.

Contacts

indigenousrelations@edmonton.ca

Edmonton, AB, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships. 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 Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships?

How much funding can be received?

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 (including truth-telling on systemic racism, gender-based violence, and the MMIWG2S+ crisis). Indigenous-led activities or programs that address the impacts of residential schools, colonial violence, and ongoing discrimination, including community-led safety, justice, and healing initiatives for MMIWG2S+ survivors and families. Indigenous-led events or initiatives that support cultural resurgence, including reclaiming Indigenous culture, knowledge, language, autonomy, and kinship systems to foster collective healing. Indigenous-led initiatives or programs focused on advocacy for change within institutional or governmental bodies in response to the 94 Calls to Action and/or 231 Calls for Justice. Indigenous-led events or initiatives held within the greater Edmonton area (with possible location exceptions for cultural and ceremony purposes at the City’s discretion).

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships?

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships program, you must: Applicant organization must be in good standing with the City of Edmonton (no outstanding reports; not in arrears). Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations registered for at least 1 year and in good standing with their incorporating body. Eligible applicants also include First Nations, Métis or Inuit communities (including grassroots groups applying via an eligible fiscal agent).