Application Intake
Grant applications will be accepted until November 26, 2025.
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Edmonton City Council approved funding of $1,000,000 for the Operating Grant for Indigenous-led Organizations to support the Reconciliation Pillar of the Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy.
If you have any questions or need help, please contact grants@edmonton.ca.
To learn more about the Operating Grant Program, we are hosting a Grant Information Session.
This session will give you a better understanding of the organizational and program eligibility requirements, provide tips for completing the application, and provide information on the timelines for review and decisions.
Date: Wednesday November 5, 2025
Time: 3pm
Register For a Session
The Operating Grant for Indigenous-led organizations will help support Indigenous groups in their efforts to achieve the following:
Applications are assessed based on the following criteria:
Grant awards are determined by a formula based on the above criteria and the number of eligible applications. Awards amounts for the grant are a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $50,000.
Please review all information before you apply.
To be eligible for the grant, the applicant must:
Please note:
See grant guide for more details.
Application deadline is November 26, 2025.
Grants must be submitted through the Community Investment Grant Portal. If you already have an account, please login with your username and password. If you do not have an account, please register for one.
See the instructional videos below to learn how to register for an account:
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.
Successful applicants will be responsible for reporting on how operating dollars supported them in advancing their mandate, and:
Reporting will be done via the Community Investment Grant Portal.