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Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations
Operating funding for Indigenous-led nonprofits in Edmonton
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Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 50,000
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This operating funding supports Indigenous-led non-profit organizations in Edmonton. It funds work that advances culture, healing spaces, and education, employment, and economic security for Indigenous Peoples, with awards from $2,500 to $50,000.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Support programs and services that promote Indigenous culture, language, identity, and ceremony
- Support initiatives that create safe, inclusive, and healing spaces
- Support education, training, employment, and economic security for Indigenous Peoples
Documents Needed
- 2024 audited year-end financial statements, signed by two board members, or internally generated financial statements signed by two board members
- Bank reconciliation and bank statement at fiscal year-end, if using internally generated financial statements
- Grant Financial Information Form
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations
- Organizations based in the Edmonton area
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not not-for-profit or not registered for at least one year
- Organizations not in good standing with the City of Edmonton
- Organizations not led by Indigenous Peoples
- Organizations outside the Edmonton area or without enough Edmonton-based participants
- Organizations receiving operating funds from other City of Edmonton sources
Eligible expenses
- Eligible operating expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects and major building repairs
- Fundraising expenses
- Income-generating operations not directly tied to programs and services
- Depreciation or amortization
- Debt repayment and debt or credit interest
- In-kind expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton area
- Organizations with at least 75% of participants residing in Edmonton
Selection criteria
- Organizational eligibility
- Alignment with grant priorities
- Eligible operating expenses
- Most recent year-end financial statements
- Awards are determined by formula and the number of eligible applications
How to apply
- Step 1: Review requirements
- Read the program information and confirm the organization and project meet the requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare documents
- Gather the required financial statements and the Grant Financial Information Form.
- Step 3: Submit online application
- Complete and submit the application through the Community Investment Grant Portal before the deadline.
- Step 4: Await decision
- Applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of funding decisions by the end of February.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline
- Applications are assessed against eligibility, grant priorities, eligible operating expenses, and recent year-end financial statements
- Funding decisions are notified by the end of February
- A reporting process is required for successful applicants
Additional information
- Successful applicants must report on how the funding supported their mandate.
- Applicants receive one City of Edmonton operating grant per year.
- The City may withhold payment in certain cases, including arrears or insolvency.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations Program
What is the Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations?
This operating funding supports Indigenous-led non-profit organizations in Edmonton. It funds work that advances culture, healing spaces, and education, employment, and economic security for Indigenous Peoples, with awards from $2,500 to $50,000.
How much funding can be received?
Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations program, you must:
Registered not-for-profit, at least 1 year old
Indigenous-led organization
Based in Edmonton area
Where is the Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations available?
The Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations?
Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations is funded by City of Edmonton