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The Downtown Vibrancy Fund and the Meet Me Downtown Grant provide funding to projects that support achieving the goals outlined in the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy.
The Downtown Vibrancy Fund has awarded more than $6.5 million in funding to 61 projects since launching in 2021.
See a list of past Downtown Vibrancy Strategy Funding Recipients.
Any business or organization leading a project within, or having a direct impact on, Edmonton. To be eligible for the Downtown Vibrancy Fund, projects must show how they advance the and strongly align with at least one of the four strategic pillars and fall within one of the four categories.
Note: Projects that do not fall within a category but make a significant contribution to advancing any of the four pillars may still be considered.
Submit the online application form.
Applications will be accepted starting May 9, 2023, and will no longer be accepted once all funding is allocated. Online applications are encouraged. If a paper copy is required or if you have questions about your application, please email downtown@edmonton.ca.
Projects that broadly support decreasing the residential vacancy of existing available housing.
Projects that support the development of local tourism infrastructure and making downtown more fun.
Projects that broadly support promoting downtown, businesses and/or events in a positive way in an effort to increase the number of residents, visitors, patrons, employees and/or businesses.
Projects that support increased economic activity and the number of consumers coming downtown using all modes of transportation.
Projects that broadly support an improved perception of safety and/or security for residents, visitors, patrons, employees and/or businesses.
Projects that support increased and/or improved public spaces.
Projects that broadly support beautification and improve the appearance of downtown.
The Meet Me Downtown Grant provides up to $10,000 to businesses and organizations for events, festivals, and activities that are designed to increase the number of people visiting downtown.
Any business or organization leading a project within, or having a direct impact on Edmonton. To be eligible for the Meet Me Downtown grant, projects must show how their event, festival or activity will increase the number of visitors to the downtown area.
Note: The Meet Me Downtown Grant requires a separate application from the Downtown Vibrancy Fund.
Submit the online application form.
Applications will be accepted starting May 9, 2023, and will no longer be accepted once all funding is allocated. Online applications are encouraged. If a paper copy is required or you have questions about your application, please email downtown@edmonton.ca.