Community League Infrastructure Program

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The Community League Infrastructure Program (CLIP) provides funding assistance to community leagues for capital costs to preserve and enhance existing facilities that provide an overall benefit to the community and value to the citizens of Edmonton.

Application Intake Status

Applications are now open for the Community League Infrastructure Program.

Learn About the Grant Streams and Eligibility

Grant Priorities

The CLIP grant priorities in 2025 will be focused on rehabilitation and renovation projects that do 1 or more of the following:

Address issues identified in a building condition or facility assessment (EFCL, Stantec or other assessment) with a focus on projects identified as high priority
Address health, safety and accessibility concerns
Are a collaboration or partnership between leagues to bring an identified needed amenity to an area of the city
Provide an amenity that is lacking in the neighbourhood, district and/or ward, and has been identified as a community need
Address climate resilience through energy efficiency upgrades

Download Grant Program Guide

Grant Timelines

February 19
Grant deadline

February 20-April 15
Review and assess applications

April 15-30

Community Leagues told whether their grant request will receive funding

May 1-May 15

Funding agreements signed (for Completed Project Grants, funding agreements are not required and payment would be processed)

May 15 and beyond

Payments processed

Grant Streams

The Community League Infrastructure Program has 4 funding streams:

Project Planning Grant

The Project Planning stream will assist community leagues with costs associated with planning medium and/or large projects as well as the completion of concept studies to assist community leagues in determining the scope and scale of future projects.

Grant Amount

Up to 50% of the eligible planning costs to a maximum of $25,000

Organizational Eligibility

Applicants must meet all the terms and conditions as set out in Policy C502A including:

Be a registered not-for-profit society
Be a member in good standing of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
Be in good standing financially and legally with the City of Edmonton
Have signed the most current Tripartite Agreement for facilities on City land
Agree to provide community-based programs and services to residents
Optimize the use of their facility by allowing other not-for-profit and multicultural groups to use the facility for activities that align with the terms of the Tripartite License Agreement
Apply or have applied for the Community League Operating Grant for the current year

View Program Guide for Assessment Criteria

Standard Project Grant

Community Leagues which are undertaking an infrastructure project that will not be
complete by the grant submission date can apply for a Standard Project stream.

Grant Amount

The size of grant awarded will determine when a league will be eligible for another grant in that size category.

Small awards (up to $25,000) may be awarded every year
Medium awards ($25,001 to $100,000) may be awarded every 3 years
Large awards ($100,001 to $400,000) may be awarded every 10 years

A community league may request a grant for less than the maximum for which it is eligible based on eligible project costs.

Applications for projects with total eligible project costs less than $5,000 will not be considered.

Organizational Eligibility

Applicants must meet all the terms and conditions as set out in Policy C502A including:

Be a registered not-for-profit society
Be a member in good standing of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
Be in good standing financially and legally with the City of Edmonton
Be within the community league’s Tripartite licensed area
Have City approval as indicated in the Tripartite License Agreement and be at the required notification/approval phase from the City (Park and Facility Development Process projects must minimally have Concept Phase approval)
Have a projected completion date within 2 years of funding being approved, unless otherwise approved in writing by the City of Edmonton
(For large projects), use a qualified Project Manager to oversee the implementation of their project– this role is an eligible expense under CLIP
Agree to provide community-based programs and services to residents
Optimize the use of their facility by allowing other not-for-profit and multicultural groups to use the facility for activities that align with the terms of the Tripartite License Agreement
Apply or have applied for the Community League Operating Grant for the current year

View Program Guide for Assessment Criteria

Completed Project Program Grant

Community Leagues that have completed their projects prior to the grant submission date can submit their Final Project Report along with their application. This does not guarantee grant approval but will expedite the funding disbursement.

Grant Amount

The size of grant awarded will determine when a league will be eligible for another grant in that size category.

Small awards (up to $25,000) may be awarded every year
Medium awards ($25,001 to $100,000) may be awarded every 3 years
Large awards ($100,001 to $400,000) may be awarded every 10 years

A community league may request a grant for less than the maximum for which it is eligible based on eligible project costs.

Applications for projects with total eligible project costs less than $5,000 will not be considered.

Organizational Eligibility

Applicants must meet all the terms and conditions as set out in Policy C502A including:

Be a registered not-for-profit society
Be a member in good standing of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
Be in good standing financially and legally with the City of Edmonton
Have signed the most current Tripartite Agreement for facilities on City land
Agree to provide community-based programs and services to residents
Optimize the use of their facility by allowing other not-for-profit and multicultural groups to use the facility for activities that align with the terms of the Tripartite License Agreement
Apply or have applied for the Community League Operating Grant for the current year

View Program Guide for Assessment Criteria

Eligible Expenses

Eligible expenses include:

Detailed design costs (example: cost of engineering drawings)
Construction/installation costs (including any demolition required for project)
Site preparation (including servicing costs)
Permits (such as, development, building, mechanical, electrical)
Major fixed mechanical/electrical equipment required for operation of facility (example: furnace, water heater, security system and lighting)
Major kitchen appliances
Removal of hazardous materials (example: asbestos, mold)
Project Management
Costs incurred in developing the business case and getting concept phase approval for project
Cost of replacing an insured item beyond the amount received in an insurance claim
Insurance deductible

Ineligible Expenses

Program funding cannot be used for:

Project expenses incurred outside the grant period (expenditures incurred prior to the previous year’s deadline and expenditures after the term of the funding agreement)
Maintenance costs
Projects located outside the community league’s licensed area
Furniture and operational equipment (such as, tables, chairs, snow blowers)
Non-fixed and small kitchen appliances and equipment
Sport and other program equipment
Debt reduction (example: loan repayment costs)
Volunteer time or labour and donated professional services
Donated materials/equipment (example: gifts in kind)
Costs incurred to further a commercial venture
Wages for community league employees
Cost of replacing an insured item for which payment has or will be made by an insurance company

Documents Required For Application Submission

Attach these documents to your online application.

Standard Project Grant Program

Project Budget Form
Most recent signed year-end financial statements (2 years)
- Financial statement sample
Year-end Bank Statement and Bank Reconciliation (required if your financial statements are internally reviewed)
- Bank statement and reconciliation example
- Bank reconciliation blank template
Board minutes approving funds saved for the project
Quotes for the work to be completed
Concept phase approval letter or Municipal Improvement Agreement (if applicable)

Completed Project Grant

Completed Project Final Report Form
Most recent signed year-end financial statements (2 years)
- Financial statement sample
Year-end Bank Statement and Bank Reconciliation (required if your financial statements are internally reviewed)
- Bank statement and reconciliation example
- Bank reconciliation blank template
Board minutes approving funds saved for the project
Copy of Insurance Policy (if insurance deductible is included as an expense)
Claims Notice (if insurance deductible is included as an expense)

Project Planning Grant

Project Budget Form
Most recent signed year-end financial statements (2 years)
- Financial statement sample
Year-end Bank Statement and Bank Reconciliation (required if your financial statements are internally reviewed)
- Bank statement and reconciliation example
- Bank reconciliation blank template
Board minutes approving funds saved for the project
Quotes for the work to be completed

Apply Online for the CLIP Grant

This application requires a Google account. If you do not have a Google login, please contact grants@edmonton.ca.

Submit Your Application

Reporting Requirement

Successful applicants will be responsible for reporting on their infrastructure projects.

Complete Report Form

Please note: this form requires a Google account. If you do not have one, contact Grants@edmonton.ca for more information about submitting your report.

Contact Us

Title	Community Grants Office
Email	grants@edmonton.ca
Phone	780-496-4933

Community League Infrastructure Program

Application Intake Status

Grant Priorities

Grant Timelines

April 15-30

May 1-May 15

May 15 and beyond

Project Planning Grant

Grant Amount

Organizational Eligibility

Standard Project Grant

Grant Amount

Organizational Eligibility

Completed Project Program Grant

Grant Amount

Organizational Eligibility

Eligible Expenses

Ineligible Expenses

Standard Project Grant Program

Completed Project Grant

Project Planning Grant

Apply Online for the CLIP Grant

Reporting Requirement

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