Chinatown Vibrancy Fund
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
Offered by Business Support (City of Edmonton)
Amount
No specific amount specified
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
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.
About the 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
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