Deadline: 12-Sep-22
The City of Edmonton is offering a one-time grant program Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Grant Program.to encourage community leaders and organizations to be involved in this strategy,
These grants are one way to empower communities to be involved and, in this case, advance community safety and well-being.
Funding & Durtion Information
- A total of $1.5 million has been allocated to advance community safety and well-being and will go toward initiatives that address emergent community needs or opportunities, and that can be completed within the next 24 months.
- Grant Amount: Up to $100,000 each | $1,500,000 of total funds available.
Outcomes
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Long-term outcomes have been developed for each pillar of the Community Safety and Well-being Framework. These outcomes were shared with over 80 community leaders and organizations during the development of the CSWB Strategy. They include:
- Anti-racism: Policies and structures in place that are anti-racist, reconciliatory and support equity and inclusion. Individuals and communities who have experienced systemic racism and historical trauma are included, valued and respected.
- Reconciliation: Edmontonians, Indigenous Peoples, and the City have authentic, interconnected relationships that honour, understand, and collaboratively integrate Indigenous experiences, histories, and cultures.
- Safe and Inclusive Spaces: Communities are supported and empowered to create safe, inclusive, vibrant, sustainable and resilient spaces.
- Equitable Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines: People making Edmonton home have enriched experiences through equitable access to programs, services, and spaces.
- Pathways In and Out of Poverty: Edmontonians have the economic, social, and cultural resources to have a quality of life that sustains and facilitates full and meaningful participation in the community.
- Crime Prevention and Crisis Intervention: All people feel safe and secure throughout the city because crime has been reduced through community-collaboration and culturally appropriate approaches.
- Well-being: Edmontonians have the capacity and opportunity to pursue experiences of connection to self, body, land, arts and culture, community, human development, and spirit.
CSWB Framework
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Seven pillars make up the City of Edmonton’s Community Safety and Well-being framework:
- Anti-racism
- Reconciliation
- Safe and Inclusive Spaces
- Equitable Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines
- Pathways In and Out of Poverty
- Crime Prevention and Crisis Intervention
- Well-being
Eligibility Criteria
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Eligible Applicants
- This program is open to individuals and organizations with a project, event or initiative that advances community safety and well-being and is within Edmonton city limits.
- Applications can be submitted until September 12, 2022 through Google Forms and must meet all of the following criteria to be approved:
- Have specific, measurable objectives that align with one or more of the CSWB Framework Pillars and the associated outcomes.
- Include anticipated expenses related to the grant.
- Have qualified volunteers and/or staff to perform the work.
For more information, visit City of Edmonton.
For more information, visit https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/funding_grants/community-safety-and-well-being-cswb-grant
