Keep in mind a few new guideline updates, including a rule that ECF will not fund the same initiative through multiple grant streams in the same year. If you are submitting a partnership application, you must now contact the grants team prior to applying. Additionally, Stage 2 letters of support are now explicitly marked as optional, and a certification of accuracy is required with your attachments.
Funder: Edmonton Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Stage 1) | April 2027 (Stage 2)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (no ECF grant in past 5 years) or up to $80,000 (if ECF grant received in past 5 years); grant period up to 18 months.
Summary: Flexible, two-stage grants supporting diverse organizational needs for charities and qualified donees serving the Greater Edmonton Area and Treaty 6 Territory.
Key Information: Forecasted dates; program prioritizes equity groups and local impact.