Community Investment Operating Grant

To be eligible for the Grant, the applicant must:

• Be a not-for-profit organization registered for at least 1 year and in good standing with the incorporating body (Alberta Society, Non-profit Private Company, Non-Profit Public Company, Extra-Provincial Non-profit Company)
• Demonstrate alignment to the CIOG priorities through their programs and services
• Have eligible operating expenses above $2500 and under $500,000
• Have a minimum of 75% of its participants living in Edmonton
• Demonstrate sound board and financial governance practices
• Demonstrate initiative and success in generating diverse sources of funding
• Accomplish an adequate level of activity to merit a grant
• Have an open membership except for valid program factors (for example - age)
• Be in good standing with the City in terms of reporting requirements and outstanding payments
• Be a member of the Edmonton Sport Council if your mandate is active recreation and amateur sport

Please note: Organizations may receive 1 operating grant per year funded by the City of Edmonton. These include operating grant programs for community leagues and seniors’ centres, as well as operating grant programs administered by the Edmonton Arts Council and Edmonton Heritage Council.

Organizations that have 2 years or more of unrestricted cash reserves or restricted but available for operating expenses, may not be considered for an operating grant.

Funding cannot be used for the following:

• Capital Items: Capital and facility upgrades, renovations and construction
• Capital Purchases: Items $5,000 or more (such as office equipment, furniture)
• Fundraising expenses, such as Bingos and casinos
• Expenses associated with income-generating operations not directly associated with programs and services of the organization (for example, public food sales/catering/banquet services, facility rental)
• Depreciation/amortization (Decreases the value of capital assets over time)
• Debt Repayment or Debt/Credit Interest -  Expenses related to a line of credit, mortgage, credit card, overdraft or other debt, or the principal and interest on any credit or debt