City of Edmonton: federal grants and contributions

Updated 11 October 2026 · Edmonton, AB · grants and contributions register · Edmonton Centre

City of Edmonton: federal grants and contributions: 71 agreements; $500M value; 13 departments; 24 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-1M2332X1GR · Cite as: Assay Systems, “City of Edmonton: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/city-of-edmonton/

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71agreements
$500Mvalue
13departments
24programs

Largest agreements

Edmonton Valley Line (Stage 1) Southeast Light Rail Transit$150Mvalue2017start–end
Agreement$100Mvalue2011start–end
Riverine and Urban Buffer on Flood Mitigation$53.8Mvalue2020start2028end

A contribution to support buffering the water treatment plants and mature neighbourhoods from riverine and urban flooding as predicted to occur from climate change models.

ADDITIONAL URBAN FOREST RENEWAL AND GROWTH$47.8Mvalue2023start2031end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

Fort Edmonton Park Expansion$47.3Mvalue2018start2024end

A contribution to support the expansion of Fort Edmonton Park

City of Edmonton Stormwater Management - Mill Woods Area Project$30.3Mvalue2019start2028end

A contribution to support the following storm management construction components: the Sister Mary Ann Casey Park Dry Pond and Storm Relief, involving construction of a dry pond and conveyance upgrades; and the Malcolm Tweddle and Edith Rogers Ponds and Conveyance Improvements, involving construction of a dry pond in two cells, inlet/outlet pipes, sanitary inline storage and catch basins, as well as storm sewer upgrades.

BLATCHFORD – DISTRICT ENERGY SHARING SYSTEM$23.7Mvalue2023start2037end

The objective of this project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the deployment of renewable energy and grid modernization technologies.

Protecting Wastewater Treatment and Implementing Stormwater Smart Ponds in Edmonton, Alberta$22.1Mvalue2024start2033end

The City of Edmonton is centered along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River and is at risk of urban and riverine flooding due to severe rainfall events, impacting critical infrastructure such as the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant. The proposed project would be comprised of two key components: Creating Smart Ponds by installing flow and water level sensors on wet ponts; and flood hardening the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant by installing backflow prevention outfall gates as well as a permanent flood barrier.

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Agreement for Grade Crossing Improvements$2.4Mvalue2024start2028end

To improve rail infrastructure at road/rail grade crossings

Agreement$2.2Mvalue2007start–end
000019709$1.5Mvalue2021start2021end

Enable Edmonton business adaptation and downtown winter experiences during COVID-19

Local Immigration Partnership$1.2Mvalue2020start2025end
Local Immigration Partnership$1.2Mvalue2020start2025end
Urgently Reducing Drug Related Harms in Edmonton$1.1Mvalue2025start2025end

This project aims to urgently provide supplies and support to reduce harm for vulnerable populations in Edmonton, addressing rising drug poisoning deaths. Funding will enhance outreach, provide access to safe spaces, and distribute harm reduction supplies, including nasal naloxone, to meet increasing demand.

  • Health Canada
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
000023484$1.0Mvalue2023start2024end

Implement facility enhancements and promote visitor experience, Edmonton, AB Budget 2021

CO*LAB - COMMUNITY ARTS LABORATORY: Community-driven Arts Centre$750Kvalue2018start2020end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Rehabilitation and Building Capacity Request$750Kvalue2018start2019end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

000022762$750Kvalue2022start2023end

Improve pedestrian area on Gateway Boulevard/80 to 82 Ave in Edmonton, AB - Budget 2021

000022991$750Kvalue2022start2023end

Improve two key pedestrian areas in downtown Edmonton, AB - Budget 2021

Edmonton Region National Urban Park$740Kvalue2023start2024end

This contribution supports the City of Edmonton to engage in planning activities to advance the proposed Edmonton Region National Urban Park.

Edmonton Local Immigration Partnership (ELIP)$724Kvalue2025start2028end
Agreement$700Kvalue2017start–end
Edmonton's Integrated Path to Addressing Social Disorder$650Kvalue2026start2026end

The purpose of this contribution is to enhance safety in downtown Edmonton by reducing social disorder through coordinated, prevention-focused pathways for vulnerable individuals, applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to hotspot areas, and increasing public awareness of safety resources.

Settlement$540Kvalue2017start–end
000022124$530Kvalue2022start2024end

Create a pedestrian friendly area on MacDonald Drive, downtown Edmonton, AB - Budget 2021

Local Immigration Partnership (LIPs)$508Kvalue2017start2020end
000023506$500Kvalue2023start2023end

Enhance year-round visitor amenities in Edmonton's downtown core - Budget 2021

Agreement$500Kvalue2016start–end
Local Immigration Partnership (LIPs)$477Kvalue2017start2020end
Agreement$408Kvalue2016start–end

Multi-year contribution agreement for fiscal years 2015/16 to 2016/17. Amendment in the amount of $207,732.

Settlement$351Kvalue2017start–end
Ortona Armoury Rehabilitation Project$350Kvalue2022start2024end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

000022691$325Kvalue2022start2023end

Create paved pathways in Confederation Park in Edmonton, AB - Budget 2021

Iron Works Rehabilitation$308Kvalue2021start2022end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Agreement$300Kvalue2017start–end
Edmonton Electric Micro-mobility Ride Series: Block Party & Demonstration (Edmonton’s eRide series)$300Kvalue2024start2026end

This project promotes greater awareness among Canadians of light-duty electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Agreement$275Kvalue2015start–end

Contribution agreement for fiscal year 2015/16.

Agreement$260Kvalue2009start–end
Finalist Grant to Edmonton for the first competition of the SCC$250Kvalue2018start2019end

A grant to support the creation of a Healthy City Ecosystem (a partnership of government, industry, academia and residents) to work collaboratively to provide integrated, community-based health support.

Agreement$250Kvalue2013start–end

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities10agreements$304Mvalue4programs
  • New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Smart Cities Challenge
  • Active Transportation Fund

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Transport Canada5agreements$105Mvalue2programs
  • Rail Safety Improvement Program / Rail Safety Improvement Program: Infrastructure Technology and Research Component
  • Contribution to Support Clean Transportation Program / Zero-Emission Trucking Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Natural Resources Canada6agreements$72.2Mvalue4programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
  • Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada10agreements$5.7Mvalue1programs
Prairies Economic Development Canada7agreements$4.1Mvalue1programs
Canadian Heritage11agreements$3.3Mvalue5programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Soccer 2026

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Western Economic Diversification Canada5agreements$2.4Mvalue1programs
Health Canada1agreements$1.1Mvalue1programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund

All grants from Health Canada

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Employment and Social Development Canada12agreements$783Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Parks Canada1agreements$740Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Public Safety Canada1agreements$650Kvalue1programs
  • (CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$300Kvalue0programs
Status of Women Canada1agreements$75.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20263agreements$735Kvalue3programs
  • (CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Soccer 2026
20254agreements$1.9Mvalue4programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
  • Settlement
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Contribution to Support Clean Transportation Program / Zero-Emission Trucking Program
20244agreements$24.9Mvalue4programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Rail Safety Improvement Program / Rail Safety Improvement Program: Infrastructure Technology and Research Component
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202314agreements$74.6Mvalue8programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Western Diversification Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Active Transportation Fund
20229agreements$3.0Mvalue3programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20215agreements$2.0Mvalue3programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20203agreements$56.1Mvalue2programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Settlement
20192agreements$30.4Mvalue2programs
  • New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
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20187agreements$49.3Mvalue5programs
  • New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Smart Cities Challenge
  • Status of Women Canada
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20179agreements$153Mvalue2programs
  • New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects
  • Settlement
20163agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
    20151agreements$275Kvalue0programs
      20131agreements$250Kvalue0programs
        20112agreements$100Mvalue0programs
          20091agreements$260Kvalue0programs
            20081agreements$42.1Kvalue1programs
            • Youth - Skills Link - Project
            20071agreements$2.2Mvalue0programs
              20051agreements$81.2Kvalue0programs

                Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.