The Revitalization Extensive Project Fund (REPF) offers applicants the opportunity to apply for funding for larger-scale projects in Revitalization Areas.
For 2026, the grant is only available for Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park and Inglewood neighbbourhoods.
This funding enables the transformative projects that Revitalization areas need and allow the City to further take advantage of the meaningful community investments being made.
The Revitalization Extensive Project Funding (REPF) is for larger scale projects from $20,001 up to $50,000.
Application Intake Open
The application intake period for Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park and Inglewood is currently open. It closes at 4:30pm on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Funding Criteria
The Fund is guided by core and secondary criteria that ensure that grant resources are used efficiently and effectively and are aligned with Revitalization objectives.
Core Criteria
The core criteria are complementary to each area’s Revitalization Strategy and will be used as a frame to evaluate the impact of the proposals. These criteria will form the basis for the application assessment process.
- Support the care and attractiveness of local property within the Revitalization area
- Support safety initiatives within their neighbourhood that build personal and community sense of safety
- Support the connection between local individuals and their local businesses
- Support the connection between local businesses and local individuals
- Support investment in market residential development
- Support investment in market commercial development
- Strengthen individuals' sense of neighbourliness
- Increase local individuals and business participation in neighbourhood events
- Support local individuals to innovate in their neighbourhoods
- Build a network of collaboration, openness, transparency and mutual support in their neighbourhood
- Reflect the demographic diversity of the neighbourhood
Secondary Criteria
Each Revitalization area has desired outcomes created with local partners and community members set out for the success of the Revitalization Strategy. Applications will be reviewed for alignment with these Strategy outcomes during the preliminary assessment.
We invite you to contact your Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator (NRC) to learn more about the specific criteria applied to the area of your project. This information is also available in the application form.
Organizational and Business Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply for the REPF, organizations and businesses must be:
- Registered (not -for-profit) or incorporated (for-profit, enterprise, or homeowners association) under a provincial or federal act
- Supporting community development initiatives in connection with Community Services or Neighbourhood Services, or providing fiscal agency for an organization, group or individual that is eligible for funding
- Be in good standing with the City of Edmonton (that is, no outstanding financial requirements, funds owed to the City,including but not limited to property taxes, or reporting for other City grants previously awarded)
Prior to Application Submission
Prior to submitting an application, the applicant is encouraged to:
- Reach out to the Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator (NRC) to ensure alignment and verify eligibility. Your NRC will be consulted regarding your application
- Review all REPF application requirements
- Provide all the proper attachments including the budget sheet
- Ensure your project or application will happen in at least one of 3 neighbourhoods: Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park or Inglewood
Note: Food and Beverage related costs are not eligible for Revitalization Extensive Project Funding.
A notification verifying submission will be provided back to the applicant.
The City reserves the right, in its sole and unfettered discretion, to accept, reject or modify any City funding application and render decisions in regards to completing the applications as approved, approved with conditions or refused.
Submit Your Application
This grant program uses the Community Investment Grant Portal for application intake and reporting.
For questions or additional support, please contact grants@edmonton.ca.
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Application Timeline and Intake
The application process may take up to 8 weeks from the end of the intake period before payment is processed. Applicants will be informed if the project has been accepted to advance to agreement development within 4-6 weeks from the end of the intake period.
The Revitalization Extensive Project Fund (REPF) opened for application submissions on May 1 and closes on Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 4:30pm.
Assessment Criteria
This is a competitive funding opportunity. The criteria provide a framework for assessing and distributing grants and set metrics for reviewing grant performance. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet 1 or more criteria to demonstrate need and ensure the effectiveness of the funding.
Applications will be assessed based on:
- Project or application happening in at least 1 of 3 neighbourhoods: Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park or Inglewood
- Alignment with the criteria
- Project Feasibility
- Strategic and transformational long term thinking and vision
- Completeness of the submission - all requirements have been met
Contact Us
Neighbourhood Resource Coordinators
Email neighbourhoodrevitalization@edmonton.ca
Phone 311