Residents, local organizations and businesses can access project funding for community-led initiatives through the Revitalization Project Macro-Grant.

Funding is available to support new opportunities and activities in Revitalization Areas that align with the goals of neighbourhood revitalization for each eligible community involved with the City of Edmonton Neighbourhood Revitalization Initiative.

Revitalization macro-project grants provide residents, businesses owners and operators, and non-profit organizations $2,501-$20,000 in funding.

Application Intake

Intake for Macro grants end on October 15 of each year.

Grant Criteria

Projects must be based in or benefit the communities currently involved with 1 of the City of Edmonton's neighbourhood revitalization initiatives:

Balwin and Belvedere Revitalization Strategy

Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Revitalization Strategy

Inglewood Revitalization Strategy

McCauley Revitalization Strategy

Eligibility

  • Organizations and Associations
  • Businesses
  • Ad Hoc Community Groups and Individuals whose purpose is solely to carry out the specific project with support from an established organization, association or business can also apply. They must include documentation that an established organization, association or business will act as a fiscal agent (for example, the fiscal agent agrees to accept and be responsible for grant monies on behalf of the applicant)

Eligible Projects and Expenses

Eligible Projects and Expenses include:

  • Projects, initiatives and events that are open to the public and are free or low cost (cost recovery only)
  • Expenses directly tied to planning, implementation or evaluation of outcomes
  • Honorariums for persons or groups where fees are not legally or traditionally required (for example, indigenous elders, presenters, non-vendor licensed service providers)
    • Honorariums are limited to $200 per person
  • Gifts for indigenous protocol, knowledge keepers and Elders
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages for volunteers or event attendees to a maximum of 10% of budgeted expenses
    • Example: If you are applying for the maximum $20,000 in grant funding, up to $2,000 may be allocated to food and beverage in the budget
  • Non-consumable expenses that are maintained by the group but available for community use at free or low cost-recovery fees

Types of eligible projects or events may include but are not limited to:

  • Block parties
  • Neighbourhood art, social, cultural or recreational activities

Ineligible Projects and Expenses

  • Projects, initiatives and events that are private or charge entrance fees to generate revenue, unless it is a cost recovery model
  • Projects that conflict with the City Plan Intentions, ConnectEdmonton Strategy or the following Neighbourhood Services Funding Program outcomes:
    • Empowerment and engagement of citizens to become community leaders, and the strengthening of existing community leadership
    • Enhancement of community safety
    • Increasing of community connections and inclusion opportunities
    • Celebration of Indigenous culture
    • Deepening of multi-cultural connections
    • Creation and promotion of beautiful and clean spaces
    • Advancement of arts in the community
    • Animation of City of Edmonton parkland
    • Support of local economic investment (applicable to Revitalization Neighbourhoods)
  • Capital and infrastructure project expenditures to improve City-owned assets or facilities on City land, privately-owned assets on City land or privately-owned assets or facilities on private property (for example: design, contractor costs, construction materials and supplies, furniture, computer equipment)
  • Ongoing operating expenses (for example: staff salaries, insurance, legal and accounting fees, facility operating expenses, facility maintenance)
  • Payment for preparation of funding application
  • Projects that are completed or retroactive expenses incurred prior to the application submission date (any expenses incurred prior to receiving notice of grant approval cannot be guaranteed)
  • Gift cards, gratuities and prizes
  • Alcohol, cannabis or associated items
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages for volunteers or event attendees exceeding 10% of budgeted expenses
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages for City staff or paid employees of the lead organization that is supporting the initiative
  • Non-consumable expenses that are for commercial use, rented out or private property

Note: Multi-year projects or recurring annual events will only be considered on a sliding scale of 100%-75%-50%-25% if they can demonstrate growth and meet the criteria outlined in the Funding Conditions and Reporting Requirements. For details, please connect with your area's Revitalization Coordinator or email neighbourhoodrevitalization@edmonton.ca.

Funding Conditions

  • Events must be completed within a 12-month time frame unless otherwise granted in the funding approval letter.
  • The funding amount will not exceed $20,000 and is dependent on event scope and criteria. Applicants can apply for only 1 City of Edmonton grant for a particular element of their project or initiative.
  • Applicants may not resubmit or appeal an application for the same event until they have received written notification of approval or denial of their current funding application.
  • Recipients of funds are to acknowledge the City of Edmonton wherever possible and appropriate.  The City of Edmonton visual identity standards are available upon request and recognition of funding can be achieved in a variety of ways: 
    • News release or submitted article to local or regional media 
    • Social media channels such as X, Facebook and blog postings
    • Organization’s website or newsletter 
    • Signage, either temporary or permanent

Please note: Incorrect financial or organizational contact information can result in a delay or inability to process your grant request. Your organization can avoid delays by:

The funds received shall not be used for a purpose beyond the objectives outlined by this grant. The applicant must demonstrate fiscal responsibility and manage its finances. Should an applicant make false representations or otherwise fail to meet any of the requirements of the grant to the City’s satisfaction, they may be subject to fund repayment. The applicant may also be ineligible for future funding or other procurement with the City of Edmonton until the outstanding dispute has been resolved.

Application Requirements

Prior to submitting a Revitalization Macro-grant application, the applicant must:

  • Reach out to the Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator (NRC) to ensure alignment and verify eligibility
  • Review all Macro-grant application requirements
  • Provide all the proper attachments including the budget sheet

Submit Your Application

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.

Applications close on October 15.

Register for a Grant Account

Learn How to Register for Your Account (Video)

Grant Application Appeals

Appeals must be received within 1 month of notification of denial of award. A letter outlining the rationale for appeal must accompany the appeal.

Grant appeals shall be submitted to the Director responsible for Neighbourhood Revitalization. A meeting will be held with the applicant and a decision made by the Director responsible for Neighbourhood Revitalization within 30 days.

The City reserves the right, in its sole and unfettered discretion, to accept, reject or modify any City funding application and render decisions regarding completing the applications as approved, approved with conditions or refused.

Assessment Criteria

The City of Edmonton assesses the Revitalization Project-Macro Grant applications on the following criteria:

  • The project aligns to the organization’s mandate
  • The leading organization demonstrates the capacity to complete the project
  • The project aligns with the Neighbourhood Revitalization Program outcomes
  • Advance the goals of the Neighbourhood Revitalization Strategies For your particular neighbourhood
  • Project expenses and activities are feasible for the timelines given and an expense sheet (budget) is provided
  • The organization or event planner demonstrates they will engage with individuals and groups beyond direct membership

Meeting assessment requirements does not guarantee funding.  Applicants may receive full, partial or no funding for their projects.

All applicants will be contacted with a grant decision.

Note: Individual applicants or groups who are not a registered organization must partner with a fiscal agent.

Submit Your Final Report

All Revitalization Project Macro-Grant recipients must submit a Final Report within 60 days of the completion of the Project. Your Final Report will state how the funds were used. Fund recipients must demonstrate how the initiative met 1 or more of the Neighbourhood Services Funding Program Outcomes and 1 or more of the Revitalization Strategies for your particular neighbourhood.

Note: Fund recipient eligibility for future funding through the City of Edmonton is dependent on a complete Final Report verified as received by the Grants Office.

Revitalization Project Macro Grant Report

Note: If you do not have a copy of the Financial Report (budget) submitted with your application, please call the Grants Office for assistance at 780-496-4933. Otherwise, you can create a new expense sheet with the actual expense portion completed. No matching component is required for the Revitalization Project Macro Grant.

To prepare for filling out the Final Report Form please gather:

  • Information on how your event met the goals for your neighbourhood
  • Examples of your advertising and marketing materials and posts that shared your findings or learnings
  • Have your copy of the Expense Sheet (budget) ready to include actual revenue and expenses
  • Copies of receipts
  • Your Expense Sheet (Final Report)
  • Number of event attendees
  • Photos (optional) - ensure you have permission to share identifiable photos prior to submission. The Model Release Form must be used for City informational and promotional purposes.

Neighbourhood Funding

Residents and groups can strengthen their skills and connections by working together to undertake initiatives that directly benefit their communities.

Neighbourhood Revitalization

Council-approved initiatives for neighbourhoods that create partnerships and leverage resources to build vibrant communities.

Neighbourhood Connections Grant

Funding opportunities to enhance neighbourhood liveability through partnerships.

Revitalization Extensive Project Fund

The Revitalization Extensive Project Fund offers organizations the opportunity to apply for funding for larger-scale projects in Revitalization Areas.

Contact Us

Neighbourhood Resource Coordinators

Email  neighbourhoodrevitalization@edmonton.ca

Phone  311