Community Grants
The Edmonton Community Foundation’s Community Grants program funds projects that strengthen organizations serving Greater Edmonton, with a focus on equity and community impact.
Funder: Edmonton Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Stage 1 application) | April 2027 (Stage 2, if invited)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (if no Community Grant in past 5 years); up to $80,000 (if received and reported on a Community Grant in past 5 years); project period up to 18 months.
Summary: Flexible grants supporting renovations, equipment, programming, and organizational needs for charities and qualified donees serving the Greater Edmonton Area.
Key Information: Two-stage application; only one Community Grant application per year per organization.
Description
The Edmonton Community Foundation’s Community Grants program provides flexible funding for a wide range of organizational needs, including renovations, equipment purchases, program support, operational costs, and capacity building. Grants are tailored to support projects that strengthen the impact of organizations serving the Greater Edmonton Area, including the four surrounding counties and Indigenous communities within Treaty 6 Territory. The program emphasizes equity, prioritizing initiatives led by or supporting First Nations, Métis, Inuit, racialized, and other equity-seeking groups. Funding is awarded through a two-stage application process, with a focus on community impact, feasibility, and alignment with ECF’s priorities.
