Joint Use Agreement for Facilities outlines the shared use of facilities, including community access to schools after hours, student access to City recreational facilities during school and joint use of sports fields by students and community groups.
Communities are important because they allow people to interact with each other, share experiences, develop valued relationships and work toward common goals. Explore the various community initiatives and support programs available for Edmonton residents.
Community Supports Office
The Community Supports section works to foster community connections, help with questions about City programs, and share relevant resources to support the City’s goal of building a Healthy City. Our goal is to make sure organizations have the information they need to navigate City of Edmonton resources and services, as well as connect them with other partners and groups.

Connect with us: Request our assistance.
Connect to a Community Liaison for assistance with your issue.
This program is a joint initiative between the municipality and the province of Alberta. It provides funding for preventive social services, with a focus on prevention, volunteerism and local oversight. This program operates under the Family and Community Support Services Act and Regulation.
Learn more about the Family and Community Support Services Program.
Community Recreation Support
The City of Edmonton aims to make its recreation facilities, parks, and other city-operated sites accessible to all Edmonton residents through various support programs and initiatives.
Joint Use Agreements
Joint Use Agreement for Facilities
Joint Use Agreements for Land
Joint Use Agreements for Land guides the planning, assembly, design, development and maintenance of joint-use sites for schools and park purposes, and provides the framework for decisions about surplus reserve and non-reserve sites and reserve accounts.
Grants and Funding
Various grants and funding are available for community-based projects and programs.
Building Safer Communities Grant
Collaboration Grant Program
Community Clean Up Grant
Community Investment Operating Grant
Community Mural Matching Grant
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program
See Grants and Funding for more funding options.
Register for a Grant Account in the Community Investment Portal
Contact Us
311 Contact Centre
Phone 311 | Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311 | TTY: 711