Neighbourhood Revitalization Matching Fund

Before You Apply

• Get to know the grant purpose, policy and guidelines. Read the grant guide for each grant program to ensure you qualify
• Ensure you have your Account ID and registered organization email with the City of Edmonton Grants Office

Do You Know Your Grant Account ID?

With our online grant applications, you will need two pieces of information to apply to any grant program:

• Your City of Edmonton grants assigned account ID
• Your organization or applicant email that is registered with the City of Edmonton Grants Office

To Create or Retrieve Your City of Edmonton Account ID

• Fill out the Account ID Request Form and a city employee will get back to you within 2 business days with your account information
• Contact the Grants Office directly (Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm)
  Phone: 780-496-4933

Filling Out the Application

Have you already started an application?

• Search for your application so you do not have to start over

Need to start a new application?

• Start a brand new application

IMPORTANT - Please review your grant application with the appropriate Revitalization Coordinator prior to submitting your application.

• Applications are accepted from January 1 to November 15 of each calendar year
• A Financial Report must be submitted within 90 days of project completion

• Organizations
• Businesses
• Associations
• Ad Hoc Community Groups*
• Individuals**

*Ad Hoc Community Group whose purpose is solely to carry out the specific project with support from an established organization. Applications from an Ad Hoc Community Group must include documentation that an established organization will act as a fiscal agent (for example, the fiscal agent agrees to accept and be responsible for grant monies on behalf of the applicant).

**Individuals whose purpose is solely to carry out the specific project with support from an established organization. Applications from an Individual must include documentation that an established organization will act as a fiscal agent (for example, the fiscal agent agrees to accept and be responsible for grant monies on behalf of the applicant).

Projects could include but are not limited to:

• Enhancing community safety
• Inspiring community connections
• Celebrating multicultural connections/awareness
• Promoting beautification and cleanliness
• Building community capacity
• Advancing arts in the community
• Improving parkland (up to a maximum of $10, 000)

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Projects that have already been completed
• Ongoing operating expenses or salaries of an organization
• Facility maintenance or repair
• Events that charge admission
• Alcohol

Up to $20,000, depending on project scope and criteria. Applicants can apply for only one City of Edmonton grant for a particular project or initiative.

The amount of funds requested must be matched by an equal amount of cash, in-kind donation and/or volunteer labour. For example, if requesting $5,000 to carry out a project, the applicant must have $5,000 from other sources of funding, in-kind donations and/or volunteer labour.

For funding requests over $10,000, 25% of the applicant’s matching must be cash. Cash could include grants or other revenue. For example, if requesting $12,000 to carry out a project, the applicant must have a minimum of $3,000 cash plus $9,000 in-kind donation and/or volunteer labour, for a matching total of $12,000.

Applications are evaluated by the City of Edmonton using the following criteria. The project must:

• Be feasible
• Advance one or more of the goals of the Neighbourhood Revitalization Strategy
• Directly involve residents, businesses, property owners, community organizations and/or other stakeholders
• Benefit the area (for example, the project must create a positive change in the area)
• Foster a sense of community spirit (for example, the project must bring the community together, and create connections and interactions)
• Leave a legacy, such as an annual event, a physical change or greater community capacity.

All fund recipients must submit a Financial Report within 90 days of the project completion outlining how the funds were used, and how the project met the goals of the neighbourhood revitalization strategy. An applicant’s eligibility for future Neighbourhood Revitalization Matching Funds requires that a completed Financial Report has been verified by the City of Edmonton.

The Financial Report must include:

• Financial report of actual revenue and expenses
• Copies of receipts
• Project results
• Example(s) of your advertising/marketing materials showing the City of Edmonton logo

The funds received shall not be intended or used for a purpose beyond the objectives outlined by this grant. The Applicant must demonstrate fiscal responsibility and manage its finances.

Projects must be completed within a 12 month time frame.

Appeals must be received within one month of notification of denial of award. A letter outlining the rationale for appeal must accompany the appeal. Grant appeals shall be submitted to the Director responsible for Neighbourhood Revitalization. A meeting will be held with the applicant and a decision made by the Director responsible for Neighbourhood Revitalization within 30 days.