Fire Grants
Next Deadline: TBA
Grant Amount: Up to $10,000
How to Apply: https://ehc.smapply.ca/prog/fire_funding_indigenous_resurgence_in_edmonton/Grant Guidelines
The Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton (FIRE) grant provides up to $10,000 to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, collectives, and organizations to support heritage-based projects.
The project might explore Indigenous heritage in the form of research, writing, art, conferences, programming, speaker or reading series, ceremony, cultural camps, and more. Click here to see examples of past projects we have funded.
Who Is Eligible
- You must be a First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit person over the age of 18.
- You cannot currently have a FIRE-funded project underway. Applicants can only receive one FIRE grant per calendar year.
- The project must explore Indigenous heritage in some way.
- The project must have clear start and end dates with a specific scope of activities (if applying as a non-profit or collective, your project must be distinct from your organization’s ongoing operations or programs).
- You must be an individual, registered non-profit society, or Indigenous-led collective.
- Your residence, location of work, or proposed project is in Edmonton and/or Treaty 6 territory.
- Indigenous peoples living on First Nations reserves and Métis settlements in Treaty 6 territory are encouraged to apply.
- FIRE Grants exclude educational institutions and government owned and operated facilities. Individuals employed by these institutions are eligible if they can demonstrate that the project is outside of their professional role within the organization.
Eligible Expenses
- All costs related to planning, execution, and promotion of your project are eligible except for expenses that have been incurred prior to notification of funding.
Please note that grants are taxable income that must be reported when filing personal income taxes. If successful, the grant cheque will be made out to the organization or individual identified as the applicant on the grant application form. EHC is unable to distribute grant funds to multiple recipients or make grant payments in installments. EHC recommends seeking professional accounting assistance if you have questions about reporting this income.
Our Commitment
We offer FIRE grant recipients:
- Ongoing support – our experienced team offers support throughout the entire application process
- Connections – we will facilitate connections with other grantees, professionals, and organizations that will advance your project
- Promotion – we will use our platforms to share your story, spotlight your work, and inspire others
- Continued relationship – we will continue working with you to help build your capacity to apply for other grants, such as the EHC’s Heritage Community Investment Program (HCIP) grants
Your Commitment
In receiving a grant, you commit to:
- Keeping the EHC updated on project changes and key dates, including special events, launches, and press and media opportunities
- Acknowledging the EHC in all promotional materials
- Submitting a final report to EHC when the project is complete and by the deadline in your grant agreement
Application Evaluation
The EHC reviews all applications for completeness and program eligibility, and a selected Indigenous peer jury will evaluate all eligible applications and select the successful recipients.
Application Timeline
You will receive notification of funding eight (8) weeks after the application deadline. Successful projects must be completed within one (1) year of notification of funding.
Grants are Income
EHC is required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to issue T4A slips to individuals who receive funds in excess of $500.00 per calendar year. If you receive a grant you will need to report this income when you file your personal taxes. For your tax-related questions, contact the Canada Revenue Agency or a qualified financial advisor.
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?
Would you like to discuss your grant application? We offer support with budgeting, project descriptions, form questions, required materials, and eligibility. Contact us at FIRE@edmontonheritage.ca.
Read about recipients of the latest grant run here.
Find the answer to your question on our FIRE FAQs
Or check out our series of short videos for helpful hints on how to make an outstanding application: