Recreation Partner and Facility Investment Program
$1,750,000
Grant
Description:
The Recreation Partner and Facility Investment Program (RPFIP) aims to foster healthy, vibrant active communities throughout Edmonton.
Comments on Funding:
Budget Allocation
The total funding for the RPFIP from 2024-2026 is $5,650,00 with a breakdown of:
2024 – $750,000 | 2025 – $1,750,000 | 2026 – $3,150,00
Funding of up to 33% of the total project budget will be considered, depending on available funds. Projects must have a minimum project budget of $50,000 to be considered.
March 7, 2025.
Eligibility:
Organizations that are registered (and in good standing), including not-for-profit or for-profit service providers in existence for more than 1 year.
Organizations primary mandate must be for sport and active recreation. The activities of the organization shall address identified sport and active recreation needs.
75 % of the organizations’ membership or primary beneficiaries of its programs and services must be residents of the city of Edmonton.
Organizations’ membership and beneficiaries of its programs and services must be directed to the improvement of the quality of life of Edmontonians.
Organizations must demonstrate how their programs and services address equity, inclusion and diversity and are open to the public, except for valid program factors (example: “age”).
Organizations must be willing to enter into a Funding Agreement with the City of Edmonton, meet reporting requirements, agree to provide the City with the right to audit project-related documents and agree to secure the appropriate approvals for the proposed project.
If your project budget changes, total eligible funding will also be scaled to align to the program criteria of up to 33% of eligible costs
Eligible funding may also be phased over the RPFIP budget cycle
Application Steps:
Document Requirements
The required documents must be attached with the Application Form.
Projects that are on City owned Land
Projects on City owned land need to be at Checkpoint 2 Strategy and Concept in the Community Group Led Construction Project Construction Projects Guide.
Applicants also will be required to:
Take information from their Community Led Construction Business Case Part 1 and Part 2 and answer questions in the application form
Complete a Project Budget Sheet and provide written confirmation of funding sources
Attach the organization’s most recent final Audited or Unaudited Financial Statements, signed by 2 board members
Documentation Needed:
Application Form.Project Budget Sheet.
Other Things to Note:
Submit Your Application
Applications close on Friday March 7, 2025
To apply, please register an account through the Community Investment Grant Portal.
View the instructional video to learn how to register for an account:
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