Community Grants aim to support our local community. To be eligible for a community grant your organization must be both:

• A registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency or other qualified donee.
• Serve the Greater Edmonton Area (includes the four surrounding counties).

ECF uses a two-stage application process for all Community Grant applications. Applicants are asked to submit a Stage 1 application during the month it is open. Staff will review all submitted applications after the deadline. If successful in stage 1, we will request a stage 2 application, which will include additional, clarifying questions that will be reviewed by volunteer sub-committees.

If the organization has not received a Community Grant in the last five years, the organization is eligible to apply for up to $50,000. If you have received a community grant in the last five years you are eligible for up to $80,000.

Fall Cycle for funding after January 1, 2025

• Stage 1 – closed
• If requested, Stage 2 submissions due October 25 at noon
• Final decisions made late November

Spring 2025 cycle for funding after June 1, 2025

• Stage 1 application opens end of January 2025
• Stage 1 application closes end of February (at noon)

Review the Community Grant Guidelines before submitting an application through our online portal.

Contact us for more information about our grant programs.

Community Grant and Small Grant reports are completed on the Online Grant Portal. Review the Community Grant and Small Grant Reporting Instructions.