Community Grants Program

Last Updated (Tuesday, 19 January 2010 18:21) Written by Administrator Tuesday, 18 November 2008 16:23

Edmonton Community Foundation supports requests from arts, culture and heritage; education and learning; human and social services; health and wellness; recreation and leisure; and the environment and conservation through its Community Grants Program.

Granting Update for 2010

Edmonton Community Foundation remains committed to supporting local charities with grants and other forms of assistance.

In 2010, our Community Grants Program will continue to issue a wide variety of grants based on commitments made in previous years. These grants address community needs in the health, arts, education, and social services sectors. We will also continue to provide funding to the community through our donor advised, designated, and scholarship funds.

Because the impact of the economic downturn continues, funds available for disbursement are still limited. We are hopeful that we will return to our practice of accepting new requests for Community Grants Program funding at some point in 2010.  We encourage charities to contact staff members from our Grants department for further information - and to check out our website for periodic updates.

Eligibility

Your organization is eligible to apply to the Community Grants Program if it:

  • is a not-for-profit organization serving greater Edmonton, and
  • has a charitable registration number from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Applying for a Community Grant

  1. Start the process with a phone call to the Foundation. This may lead to an in-person meeting, if desired, with Foundation staff available to offer help and to ensure your organization understands our processes and eligibility requirements.
  2. Complete the online Letter of Inquiry cover page(currently unavailable) and attach your Letter of Inquiry.
    Your Letter of Inquiry, written as a separate document, outlines your idea and the amount of support you are seeking. Letters of Inquiry should not be more than three pages in length and should present a logical, thoughtful case for support. The Letter of Inquiry should provide a rationale for your approach, a short outline of the project’s budget and a timeframe for the initiative.

    Please note: attachments such as letters of support or testimonials are not required. The Foundation will contact you if more information is needed.

When to Submit

Letters of Inquiry are accepted anytime throughout the year. Please be aware that the review process can take from four to six months in order for Foundation staff to conduct its due diligence for each request. You are encouraged to talk to Foundation staff about when you might reasonably expect feedback on your application.

For More Information

Check out the FAQs or contact:

Edmonton Community Foundation
Phone: (780) 426-0015 or toll free at 1-866-626-0015
E-mail: info@ecfoundation.org