City of Edmonton Announces New Community Safety and Well-being Grant Recipients
The City of Edmonton is proud to announce the latest recipients of grant funding through the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Strategy. This one-time funding, awarded through two grant streams—Early Intervention/Intervention and Collaboration—will empower community organizations dedicated to building a city where every resident feels safe, included, and supported.
This round of funding was awarded to previously unfunded applications from the Early Intervention/Intervention and Collaboration grants, ensuring crucial community-led initiatives receive the resources they need.
Supporting Community Safety and Inclusion
The Early Intervention/Intervention Grant is designed to address critical challenges aligned with the CSWB pillars, including Crime Prevention & Crisis Intervention, Pathways In and Out of Poverty, Safe and Inclusive Spaces, and Well-being. Meanwhile, the Collaboration Grant supports initiatives that strengthen partnerships and establish new collaborative efforts to achieve the strategy’s long-term goals.
“Community safety and well-being are top priorities for us. These grants represent an important investment in initiatives that support Edmonton’s most vulnerable residents, strengthen communities, and promote inclusion,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. “By working alongside local organizations, we are helping build a city where everyone feels secure, supported, and empowered.”
Funding Allocation
A total of $1,187,062 has been awarded through this grant intake, with $474,380 allocated for 2024 and $712,682 set to be disbursed in 2025.
2024 Grant Recipients
Early Intervention/Intervention Grants
- Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre – $97,360
Norwood Centre Family and Friendship Lunch Program - Stop Hate AB – $89,000
Community Building Initiative - United Cultures of Canada – $106,145
Engaging Newcomers in City’s Homelessness Crisis: Fresh Meals for Edmontonians
Collaboration Grants
- PolicyWise for Children and Families – $181,875
Building Community Capacity and Leadership in Race-Based and Identity Data Collection to Support Anti-Racism
2025 Grant Recipients
- Alberta Alliance Who Educates and Advocates Responsibly (AAWEAR) – $250,000
Multicultural ConneXt - Edmonton Centre for Race and Culture – $212,682
Building Systems for Collective Accountability - Rainbow Alliance for Youth in Edmonton (RAYE) – $250,000
Collaboration and Community Supports
Building a Safer, More Inclusive Edmonton
Through the CSWB Grant Program, the City of Edmonton continues to invest in grassroots organizations, community leaders, and changemakers working to create a more equitable, safe, and welcoming city for all. By funding initiatives that drive meaningful change, Edmonton is fostering stronger communities, greater collaboration, and lasting social impact.
