Emerging Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program
The City of Edmonton’s 10-year Strategic Plan, The Way Ahead, redefines local government as a caring entity that creates a diverse and inclusive city by connecting people, creating communities where people can ‘age in place’ and where the arts, culture and athletics are nurtured.The City’s business plan, The Way We Live: Edmonton’s People Plan, seeks to improve the quality of life in Edmonton by promoting inclusive communities and the integration of newcomers to Edmonton.
The 2016 Emerging Immigrant and Refugee Community (EIRC) Grant Program aligns with the City’s business plan by supporting immigrant and refugee communities who are new to Edmonton and in the process of settling and integrating. EIRC Grants provide assistance to:
- Rent space
- Host community events
- Strengthen cultural identity and pride
- Partner and collaborate with other community not-for-profit organizations to address gaps in existing programs and services.
Space Rental Subsidy Grant
The Space Rental Subsidy assists emerging immigrant and refugee communities to cover the cost of renting space for their organization and/or programs. Subsidies help with rental expenses within the current calendar year. Rental of commercial space is subsidized at 60% up to a maximum of $5,000 annually, and space in not-for-profit or public facilities such as community leagues, schools, cultural halls, etc. is subsidized at 80% up to a maximum of $6,000 annually. Applications are accepted throughout the year and take 4 – 6 weeks to process.
Applications may be signed, scanned, and submitted by email to grants@edmonton.ca
Application Form & Guide: Space Subsidy Grant
Organizational Contact/EFT Information Form - complete to have the grant deposited directly to your bank account.
Final Report Form: Space Rental Subsidy
Community Event Grant
Community Event Grants assist emerging immigrant and refugee community organizations to gather their community members to celebrate significant events. Applications can be submitted prior to the event or up to 90 days after an event. Applications are accepted throughout the year and take 4 – 6 weeks to process. Organizations can apply for a maximum of 2 Community Event Grants per calendar year.
Applications may be signed, scanned, and submitted by email to grants@edmonton.ca
Application Form & Guide: Pre-Event Grant
Application Form & Guide: Post-Event Grant
Organizational Contact/EFT Information Form - complete to have the grant deposited directly to your bank account.
Cultural Heritage Project Grant
Grants of up to $5,000 per year are available to support emerging immigrant and refugee communities for projects that promote and strengthen their cultural identity and pride including: cultural dance, music, art, theatre and heritage language. First time applicants are eligible for up to $1,000. Applications accepted throughout the year and take 4 – 6 weeks to process.
Applications may be signed, scanned, and submitted by email to grants@edmonton.ca
Application Form & Guide: Cultural Heritage Project
Organizational Contact/EFT Information Form - complete to have the grant deposited directly to your bank account.
Program Delivery Partnership Grant
Grants of up to $100,000 are available for collaborative partnerships between not-for-profit organizations from within immigrant and refugee communities and established service providers. These partnerships will explore new and innovative ways to work together to effectively address gaps and barriers in existing programs and services. Allow 8-12 weeks of processing time. In 2016, priority will be given to partnerships focused on children, youth and families.
How to Apply
Applications are by invitation only.
- Call 496-4933 to speak with a Grant Coordinator about the partnership idea prior to submitting a letter of intent.
- Submit your Letter of Intent
Deadlines:
First Round: April 1, 2016
Second Round: September 9, 2016
For more information, see:Guide: Program Delivery Partnership.
For More Information
| Title | Community Grants Office |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-496-4933 |
| Fax | 780-577-3525 |
| grants@edmonton.ca |
