Economic Action Plan Grant

The Economic Action Plan Grant supports expansion and growth projects of local businesses and business associations that contribute to the implementation of the Economic Action Plan. This will lead to a more resilient, diverse and equitable local economy.

The Economic Action Plan Grant is a matching reimbursement grant of up to $50,000 for eligible projects or programs. The minimum grant amount that can be requested is $10,000.

Program Details

Grant Eligibility

To be eligible to receive an Economic Action Plan Grant, the applicant must be a local business, a business association or a non-profit organization in good standing that has a mandate related to economic development. They must also have a valid City business licence, or have plans to obtain one by the time of project completion, unless:

• The business does not require one by the City of Edmonton, and if applicable, is in good standing with a professional organization
• The non-profit is registered and in good standing with the Province of Alberta

The following organizations are ineligible for grant funding:

• Government organizations
• Third-party (for example, Amazon) sellers or other online retailers without a location in Edmonton
• Religious or other organizations that do not have an economic mandate, and
• Non-resident business licence holders

To be considered for an Economic Action Plan Grant, all projects or programs must:

• Not duplicate existing resources or services made available by the City
• Be in alignment with at least 1 out of the 13 listed actions from the City’s Economic Action Plan , including:
  • Action 3: Support building capacity and access for entrepreneurs from marginalized communities, such as newcomers and Indigenous entrepreneurs.
  • Action 5: Support projects aimed to strengthen or eliminate gaps within existing local supply chain networks.
  • Action 6: Utilize Edmonton’s digital infrastructure, including Open Data, fibre optic network and the innovation corridor, to link research, educational and technology organizations.
  • Action 10: Develop tools and strategies to attract commercial, residential and mixed-use development in nodes and corridors.
  • Action 11: Support enhanced experiences by encouraging opportunities for low-impact businesses to operate in parks and public spaces.
  • Action 12: Develop tools to facilitate growth in green economic sectors.
  • Action 13: Work together to support emerging made-in-Edmonton technology solutions.
  • Action 14: Support emerging off-shoots of the energy sector.
  • Action 15: Advance a coordinated approach to growing the local food economy.
  • Action 16: Develop Edmonton’s competitive advantage as an international logistics hub and hub to Northern Alberta, the Northwest Territories and beyond.
  • Action 17: Promote affordable, accessible, high-quality, and inclusive early learning and child care.
    Please note: this action is reserved for provincially licensed/accredited childcare providers.
  • Action 20: Promote and support academic programs that advance the local economy.
  • Action 24: Utilize and coordinate the City’s event strategy and Explore Edmonton Tourism Master Plan as tools to support investment by creating awareness about local opportunities for businesses and people.

  How to Apply

  Note: This program is currently not accepting applications.