February 23, 2024
The City of Edmonton’s Capital City Clean Up (CCCU) program is pleased to offer the Community Mural Grant and the Community Clean Up grant again this year.
Community Mural Grant
The Community Mural Grant is open to non-profit organizations, licensed businesses and community leagues who want to beautify their neighbourhood through mural creation. Applicants can apply for up to $8,000 in funding on a matched-funding basis.
Since the program’s inception in 2011, CCCU has funded more than 70 murals that transform our city through colour and creativity. The impact of murals and public art goes further than the eye can see by showcasing community identity, encouraging public engagement and deterring graffiti vandalism.
Applicants must contribute 25 per cent of the total requested funding. Funds must be matched through financial, donation, or in-kind contributions. Grant funds can be used for consultations, artist services, paint supplies, anti-graffiti coating or other needs associated with the creation and installation of a mural. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Due to high demand and limited funding, grants are awarded to applications that score the highest based on several factors including mural vision, project timeline, community engagement and collaboration, project alignment and scope, mural preservation plan and graffiti vandalism.
Community Clean Up Grant
The Community Clean Up Grant provides funds to community leagues, non-profit organizations and business associations for the purpose of conducting waste and/or litter removal projects in their communities.
Community members directly contribute to building a greener and safer Edmonton by participating in a clean up event. In 2023, participants under this grant reported approximately 179,000 kilograms of waste collected in their communities and 24,000 kilograms of waste diverted from landfills through donations and other reuse efforts.
Applicants can apply for up to $1,000 in reimbursed funds by hosting a clean up event that features a reuse component (such as collecting donations). Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m., or until the program is fully subscribed.
