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, or an Indigenous-led collective
- You must be an individual, registered non-profit society, or an Indigenous-led collective
- If you are applying as an individual you must be over the age of 18
- You cannot currently have a FIRE or HCIP funded project underway. Applicants can only receive one FIRE grant per calendar year.
- The project must explore Indigenous heritage in some way.
- Indigenous-led collectives can include non-Indigenous organizations only if the project is Indigenous-led. Such applications must identify the Indigenous leadership team and partnerships in a clear outline that demonstrates how Indigenous peoples and communities will benefit from the project.
- 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).
- 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.
Please note that heavily relying on AI to write applications can deter from an application’s success due to the highly general content generated. If you utilize AI to support your application, we recommend that you add more specific details and ensure that information is consistent throughout the application.
Requests for funding regularly exceed the dollars available. Not every eligible application will receive funding. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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.
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.
Funding decisions are based on alignment with evaluation criteria, the number of requests received, and intention to support a range of projects that tell diverse Indigenous stories in Edmonton. The jury bases their recommendations on each project’s potential value and impact on Edmonton’s Indigenous community while considering each application’s alignment with Connections & Exchanges.
- Relationality: The project is designed in a way that is respectful and considerate of Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
- Resurgence: The project provides opportunity for cultural learning and creates space for Indigenous peoples’ lived experiences to be shared.
- Impact: The project primarily and positively impacts Indigenous people in Edmonton and/or Treaty 6.
- Expectations: The project is strongly tied to heritage and demonstrates feasibility in its timeline, budget, and team/applicant ability.
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. Successful applicants must submit a grant report within 90 days of the completion of their project.
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 in our FIRE FAQs
Or check out our series of short videos for helpful hints on how to make an outstanding application:
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, or an Indigenous-led collective
- You must be an individual, registered non-profit society, or an Indigenous-led collective
- If you are applying as an individual you must be over the age of 18
- You cannot currently have a FIRE or HCIP funded project underway. Applicants can only receive one FIRE grant per calendar year.
- The project must explore Indigenous heritage in some way.
- Indigenous-led collectives can include non-Indigenous organizations only if the project is Indigenous-led. Such applications must identify the Indigenous leadership team and partnerships in a clear outline that demonstrates how Indigenous peoples and communities will benefit from the project.
- 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).
- 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.
Please note that heavily relying on AI to write applications can deter from an application’s success due to the highly general content generated. If you utilize AI to support your application, we recommend that you add more specific details and ensure that information is consistent throughout the application.
Requests for funding regularly exceed the dollars available. Not every eligible application will receive funding. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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.
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.
Funding decisions are based on alignment with evaluation criteria, the number of requests received, and intention to support a range of projects that tell diverse Indigenous stories in Edmonton. The jury bases their recommendations on each project’s potential value and impact on Edmonton’s Indigenous community while considering each application’s alignment with Connections & Exchanges.
- Relationality: The project is designed in a way that is respectful and considerate of Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
- Resurgence: The project provides opportunity for cultural learning and creates space for Indigenous peoples’ lived experiences to be shared.
- Impact: The project primarily and positively impacts Indigenous people in Edmonton and/or Treaty 6.
- Expectations: The project is strongly tied to heritage and demonstrates feasibility in its timeline, budget, and team/applicant ability.
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. Successful applicants must submit a grant report within 90 days of the completion of their project.
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 in our FIRE FAQs
Or check out our series of short videos for helpful hints on how to make an outstanding application: