2026-2027 ReDi Grants
Resident Directed Grants (ReDi Grants) support projects that benefit the broad community and public good through community-based decision-making and ensuring an opportunity for resident input on projects.
This program is funded by the Trust and delivered in partnership with local governments and First Nations.
Proposals have now been submitted for the 2026/2027 program year and community meetings will be held throughout the region in the RDEK's electoral areas and municipalities to proponents can speak to their proposals. Community members are encouraged to attend these meetings to provide feedback in projects they feel are most important to the area they live in.
- For a full list of the community meetings, please see the Meeting Schedule section on this page.
- To view the project proposals, visit the List of Proposed Projects section.
The municipalities and electoral areas will then consider the proposals and provide funding recommendations which are forwarded to the RDEK Board of Directors for final funding decision at the June 12, 2026 Board meeting.
2026 Process Schedule
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Phase 1 - Application Process
- Applications open - January 5, 2026
- Application deadline - February 9, 2026
- Applications review process - February - March 2026
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Timeline item 2 - active
Phase 2 - Consultation and Engagement
- Applicants notified of community meetings - March 2026
- Public community meetings - April – May 2026
- Funding recommendations received from municipalities and electoral areas - May 2026
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Timeline item 3 - active
Phase 3 - Approval and reporting
- Funding recommendations to RDEK Board - June 12, 2026
- Applicants notified of approved proposals - June 15, 2026
- Payments released as per agreements
- Deadline for project completion and project financial report to be submitted - June 30, 2027
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