This project is in partnership with the City of Edmonton through the Beyond Belonging: The 2SLGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces Action Plan.
Helping Edmonton businesses become Rainbow Registered
Rainbow Registered and the City of Edmonton are working together to support Edmonton-based businesses and organizations in becoming Rainbow Registered.
Through the Beyond Belonging: The 2SLGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces Action Plan, the City of Edmonton is committed to designing safer spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and to embedding inclusion into how it operates. The City is covering the registration cost of up to $800 per business for Edmonton organizations that become Rainbow Registered, subject to available City of Edmonton funding. Applicants will be notified if the program’s financial allotment is reached and encouraged to apply the following calendar year.About the opportunity
Eligible Edmonton-based businesses and organizations are able to access funding support to complete the Rainbow Registered accreditation process.
Rainbow Registered is Canada’s national accreditation for 2SLGBTQI+ inclusive businesses and organizations. Administered by the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce, the program helps organizations demonstrate that their policies, practices, training, leadership, and customer-facing culture support meaningful inclusion.
Who should get involved?
This opportunity is ideal for Edmonton-based:
- Businesses
- Non-profits
- Tourism and hospitality operators
- Community-serving organizations
- Retailers, restaurants, and service providers
- Organizations looking to strengthen 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion
How it works
- Complete the Rainbow Registered application and use code EDMONTON
- Work with the support team to submit evidence across the four accreditation pillars
- Participate in an accreditation interview with an assessor
- Receive a final accreditation report
- If successful, become Rainbow Registered and receive your accreditation materials
Funding availability
Interested organizations can email rainbowregistered@queerchamber.ca for more information. A member of the Rainbow Registered team will follow up with next steps, eligibility details, and support for beginning the accreditation process.