The Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) is seeking applications for its Young Edmonton Grants (YEG) program to provide local youth with funding to turn their ideas into reality.

The key to a successful application is “initiated and organized” by young Edmonton and area residents. This granting program is not intended to support charities or agencies that provide programming or services for youth. Instead, it is intended to support young residents who create their own projects or initiatives.

Funding Information

• These grants range from $500-$3,000 and are available for residents between the ages of 13 and 24.

Criteria

• Some things to consider when applying:
  • Applicants must register and activate an account to access the online application.
  • Applications must be submitted before the 11:59 p.m. deadline.
  • All applications must address the information requested in the application form.
• Most kinds of activities can be funded, as long as they are “initiated and organized” by young Edmonton and area residents (13 to 24 years).
• Funding will not be awarded for any projects, programs, or initiatives that:
  • involve direct religious activity;
  • involve partisan political activity;
  • benefit an individual (such as a scholarship);
  • have already occurred; or
  • involve funds requested being redirected to activities beyond the Edmonton area (e.g. disaster relief in another country).
• To receive funding, applicants must partner with a registered Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) charity (includes schools). Partner charities will be required to complete an online form, automatically sent through the online application, supporting the applicant’s project.
• The partner charity must be aware of the application. For junior and senior high school students, Edmonton Public or Catholic Schools may be willing to accept grants. A representative (Executive Director or Principal) from applicant’s partner charity must complete an online form.
• For post-secondary institutions, a director of student services may be the appropriate representative.
• This is a one-time grant. Multi-year requests will not be considered.
• It is anticipated that the number of applications will be greater than the funds that are available to disburse. Not all applications will be approved.
• At the conclusion of the project or activity, we expect a brief update about the initiative. This informal reporting may include:
  • a brief description of the activities;
  • photos or videos;
  • notable successes or lessons learned; and
  • plans for follow-up activities (if any).

For more information, visit Young Edmonton Grants.