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.

The RDEK Board of Directors has approved 138 projects for the 2024/2025 program year, representing $1,246,396.93 in approved funding.

A list of the approved projects is available in the 2024/2025 Approved Projects section on this page.


Process Schedule 2024/2025

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Phase 1 - Application Period

    • Applications open: January 8, 2024
    • Application deadline: February 12, 2024 at 4pm
    • Applications review process: February/March 2024

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Phase 2 - Consultation and Engagement

    • Applicants notified of community meetings - March 11, 2024
    • Public community meetings - April 2-30, 2024
    • Funding recommendations received from municipalities and electoral areas - May 6, 2024

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    Phase 3 - Funding Approval

    • Funding recommendations to RDEK Board - June 14, 2024
    • Applicants notified of approved proposals - June 14, 2024
    • First progress payment - Upon receipt of signed agreement
    • Second progress payment - October 4, 2024
    • Final progress payment - February 7, 2025

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Phase 4 - Reporting

    • Deadline to spend funds - June 30, 2025
    • Deadline to submit Project Financial Report - June 30, 2025