City of Edmonton
Community League Emerging Grant
open $5,000 Edmonton
About this grant
The Community League Emerging Grant assists with the establishment or development of a new community league, re-establishment of a defunct or previously amalgamated community league, or merging of two existing leagues. Eligible groups must have support from the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, the City, and affected community leagues. The maximum grant amount is $5,000, provided once during the lifetime of a community league.
Who can apply
- Group of people interested in forming a community league
- Have the support of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, the City, and the affected community leagues
- Complete community notifications of the initiative to form a new community league
Who cannot apply
- Groups that have been awarded a Community League Emerging Grant cannot receive a Community Investment Operating Grant in the same calendar year
- If a group receives a Community League Emerging Grant, they do not qualify for any other operational grants offered by the City of Edmonton in the same calendar year
Application process
- Submit application via email to grants@edmonton.ca
- Application package must include:
- Letter requesting Emerging Grant funding
- Outline of expenditures related to the initiative
- Letter of support from the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
- Letter of support from the designated Neighbourhoods Recreation Coordinator
- Letter of support from any existing community leagues that are affected by the potential boundaries of the new league