The City of Edmonton offers grants to help with winter fun!

Winter Together Grant

The Winter Together grant is directed to non-profit organizations, including, but not limited to, community leagues, charities, and Homeowners Associations, to celebrate neighbours helping neighbours during the 2025/ 2026 winter season.

A maximum of $1,000 funding can be used to organize a winter party, provide incentives for volunteers, such as gift cards or prizes, and produce any other materials and events promoting community snow removal and snow removal responsibilities outlined in City bylaws.

  • Organizations are not responsible for coordinating, assigning, or managing any volunteers. Please review your insurance guidelines before engaging any volunteers.

Neighbourhood Funding

Social events and activities support neighbourhood vibrancy and connection, and winter events are no exception. Communities that play together are stronger!

The Neighbourhood Services Funding Program offers Neighbourhood Micro-Grants for small, local projects and events, with funding requests up to $500. Larger, neighbourhood-wide projects, initiatives and events can apply for $501-$2500 through the Neighbourhood Connections Grant.

See the City’s Neighbourhood Grants page for all application details and deadlines.

Both grants are open to residents, business owners and operators, and non-profit organizations. Activities must build and increase community connections, as well as engage and involve different people in the neighbourhood(s). Initiatives can include block parties, community arts projects, and neighbourhood social or recreation activities.

Please reach out to your Neighbourhood Resource Coordinator if you have any questions.

WinterCity Festivals and Events Grant Program

Local winter festivals and events encourage Edmontonians to carry their passion for their city year round. Winter festival and event organizers contribute to changing how we embrace winter by creating experiences that share the magic of an Edmonton winter to both local community members and international visitors.

We recognize that operating outdoor festivals and events in winter can be challenging and that there are higher operational costs because of the season.

Please see the WinterCity Festivals and Events Grant Program page for application details and deadlines.