Application Deadline Update
Application submissions deadline has been extended to May 31, 2024!
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Application submissions deadline has been extended to May 31, 2024!
Murals are an important form of public art that can have a profound and positive impact on a city and its well-being. They help transform spaces, encourage people to engage with their environment, shape a community’s identity and deter graffiti vandalism.
Murals can foster wonder, pride, inspiration and a feeling of safety and are a powerful tool for making cities more vibrant and meaningful places to live.
Since the program’s inception in 2011, Capital City Clean Up has funded more than 70 murals.
In 2024, our Community Mural Grant will again offer organizations, licensed businesses or community leagues a maximum of $8,000 to help fund the creation of a mural within the community.
This funding can be used for consultations, artist services, paint supplies, anti-graffiti coating or other needs associated with the creation and installation of a mural.
Note: Grant funding for the Community Mural Grant is provided on a reimbursement basis.
March 1 - May 31, 2024
Grant application submission
June 14, 2024
Applicants notified by email about application decision
November 29, 2024
Final reporting for grant recipients due
The City reserves the right to deny requests that do not merit public support or are mainly personal, private, political, polarizing or commercial in nature. Please note that advertising, political messages or content deemed as offensive or hateful will not be accepted for grant funding.
Only needed after an applicant is successful in the selection process (as a condition to funding):
Other:
If you require assistance with your application, please contact capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca.
Application submissions accepted between March 1-May 31, 2024.
Please Note: This application requires a Google account sign in. If you do not have this please contact capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca for alternate options.
Due to high demand and limited funding, grants are awarded to applications that score the highest based on the following criteria:
Includes clarity of the intent for the mural, feasibility of funding, timelines and capacity of the organization to have a successful project.
How well the project aligns with the goals of the City of Edmonton such as:
What types of community engagement or involvement will take place before, during or after the project.
Takes into account areas that have been hard-hit by graffiti vandalism and who may be using a mural as a deterrent to future vandalism.
Have considerations been made to ensure the mural’s longevity including any pre-planning done and any maintenance plans?
Mural Longevity
With careful planning and consideration to technique and materials and with regular maintenance, a mural can have a long lifespan. Several factors impact a mural’s longevity including:
There are many great publications out there to help you plan and maintain your mural.
Government of Canada: Creating a New Mural
Government of Canada: Conservation Guidelines for Outdoor Murals
Mural Routes: Mural Production - A Resource Handbook, 2nd edition
Paint Spot: Mural Tips for Artists
Public Art Best Practices
Public Art Maintenance Plan Template Example
American Institute for Conservation “Mural Creation Best Practices” Guide
Final reporting is required to complete the grant requirements and receive the reimbursement. Applicants must submit all follow up paperwork by November 29, 2024. The final report must include:
Grant recipients may be asked for proof of payment.
Note: Reporting submitted after November 29, 2024 will not be accepted.
If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
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