Community Grants Program

Last Updated (Wednesday, 07 December 2011 18:13) 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 and with other forms of assistance.

Because the impact of the economic downturn continues, funds available for disbursement are still limited.  We encourage charities to contact staff members from our Grants department if further information is required.

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 Letter of Inquiry cover page and submit it with 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 (including other potential funders if applicable) and a timeframe for the initiative.
  3. Watch this video to learn more about applying for Community Grants.


    Please note: attachments such as letters of support, financial statements, or testimonials are not required at this stage. 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. Applicants should apply well in advance of the anticipated start date of their initiative. The Foundation does not award funds for expenses incurred prior to our Board's decision date.

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