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This funding helps with major project costs to maintain and improve existing facilities and assist in the development of new facilities. These facilities make neighbourhoods more vibrant and benefit the citizens of Edmonton.
Intake for the Community League Infrastructure Program funding is now open. The deadline for applications is January 28, 2026.
Learn How to Apply for Community League Infrastructure Program Funding
The 2026 Community League Infrastructure Program (CLIP) will have 2 streams with the following priorities under each stream:
Projects that improve accessibility, sustainability and new amenities that are lacking in the neighbourhood, district and / or ward that have been identified as a community need
January 28
Grant deadline
January 29-March 27
Review and assess applications
March 30-April 10
Community Leagues told whether their grant request will receive funding
April 13-May 1
Funding agreements signed (timeline varies depending on the ability to get signatures from all parties). For completed projects, funding agreements are not required and payment will be processed.
May 1 and beyond
Payments processed
In order for the payments to be processed:
The Community League Infrastructure Program has 3 funding opportunities available under the 2 streams:
Description
The Project Planning grant will assist community leagues with costs associated with planning medium and/or large projects. It can also help with the completion of concept studies to assist leagues in determining the scope and scale of future projects.
Grant Amount
Up to 50% of the eligible planning costs to a maximum of $25,000
Description
Community Leagues which are undertaking an infrastructure project that will not be complete by the grant submission date can apply for a Standard Project grant.
Grant Amount
Up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $400,000
Description
Community Leagues that have completed their projects prior to the grant submission date can submit their Final Project Report along with their application. This does not guarantee grant approval but will expedite the funding disbursement.
Grant Amount
Up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $400,000
Applicants must meet all the terms and conditions as set out in Policy C502A including:
Eligible expenses include:
Program funding cannot be used for:
Attach these documents to your online application.
Note: Financial statements must be signed by 2 Board members. Additionally, financial statements that are not presented either as a notice to reader, a review or an audit must include a bank reconciliation and bank statement at the fiscal year-end.
To apply, please register for an account through the Community Investment Grant Portal.
See the instructional videos below to learn how to register for an account:
Applications close on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at noon.
Please note: This grant program uses the new Community Investment Grant Portal for application intake and reporting. For questions or additional support, please contact grants@edmonton.ca.