Chinatown Vibrancy Fund
There is no minimum or maximum amount for individual projects.
Grant
Description:
The Chinatown Vibrancy Fund aims to support the implementation of the Chinatown Strategy by bringing visitors into the area through festivals, events and cultural projects as well as building community cohesion and empowering residents both housed and unhoused
Comments on Funding:
Approximately $480,000 is available for the Chinatown Vibrancy Fund grant. There is no
minimum or maximum amount for individual projects. The City will determine how much
funding to provide to each project ‘type
February 28, 2025
Eligibility:
Proposed uses of funds must support the vibrancy of Chinatown, and the application must
specify how the funds will help achieve that. In addition, applications and proposed uses of
funds should align with at least one action outlined in The Chinatown Strategy.
Examples of projects may include (but are not limited to) community-led initiatives that
enhance social cohesion and cultural preservation such as events, festivals, and cultural
activities that draw visitors back to Chinatown and programs that empower residents, housed
and unhoused alike. Projects related solely to safety and security are not eligible.
Application Steps:
1. Apply
Individuals and groups may apply for funding by completing and submitting a
Chinatown Vibrancy Fund Intake Form between January 16 and February 28, 2025.
Online applications are encouraged. If a paper copy is required, you can request it by
emailing chinatown@edmonton.ca
Documentation Needed:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Wq0iiI3u_2YQheKm6WJ5Agll3eGKPv70iCoX9YZpM9U/closedform
Other Things to Note:
To apply for the Chinatown Vibrancy Fund, but the application period for 2025 has closed.
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