Grant Eligibility
To be eligible to receive an Economic Action Plan Grant, the applicant must be a local business, a business association or a non-profit organization in good standing, and must have a primarily commercial mandate. They must also have a valid City business licence, or have plans to obtain one by the time of project completion, unless:
- The business does not require one by the City of Edmonton, and if applicable, is in good standing with a professional organization
- The non-profit is registered and in good standing with the Province of Alberta
The following organizations are ineligible for grant funding:
- Government organizations
- Third-party (for example, Amazon) sellers or other online retailers without a location in Edmonton
- Religious or other organizations that do not have an economic mandate, and
- Non-resident business licence holders
To be considered for an Economic Action Plan Grant, all projects or programs must:
This grant is NOT meant to:
- Provide funding for wages or payroll.
- Support organizations with operational funding for rent, mortgages, bills, debt servicing, or fees for memberships or professional associations.
- Support ongoing initiatives or events.
- Provide funding for permits or licensing fees.