Community Murals Matching Grant
$8,000
Grant
Description:
Murals are an important form of public art that can have a profound and positive impact on a city and its well-being.
Comments on Funding:
Community Mural Grant Projects for community leagues, non-profit organizations or licensed businesses will
be eligible for up to $8,000 each in funding based on a matching funds basis. Applicants must contribute 25%
of the total requested funding. Funds must be matched through financial, donation, or in-kind contributions.
Matching funds cannot be provided by other City of Edmonton sources. Grant funding for the Community
Mural Grant is provided on a reimbursement basis.
May 2, 2025
Eligibility:
Grant applicants must be non-profit organizations, licensed businesses or community leagues.
The location of the mural must be an external wall or asset with high visibility.
The location of the mural must be on private property and not City of Edmonton property (Community League buildings are permitted).
The legal property owner must provide written permission.
25% of the requested funding must be matched through finances, donations, or in-kind contributions towards the mural project’s total cost. This contribution may include staff labour, mural supplies or cash towards the mural project. For example, if the mural organizers request $8,000 from the City, they would be expected to contribute at least an additional $2,000 toward the mural total cost.
Must submit a proposed budget, project timeline, and mural mockup or thumbnail sketch with application.
The project should have at least 1 community engagement component that can be anecdotal or numerically measured.
Application Steps:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4hmxLFnKzTGKUBsSCbBa9T8EpFkmtKdjQ4-5RCcT9ON3oTQ/viewform?usp=send_form
Documentation Needed:
A photo of the mural location
A mockup or thumbnail sketch of artwork for the project
A Proposed Budget Sheet
Permission from the property owner if different from the applicant: the legal address and property owner must be included in the letter
Proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance (can be submitted after you have been approved for funding)
Other Things to Note:
Application intake is open until May 1, 2025.
Apply for Community Murals Grant
If you require assistance with your application, please contact capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca.
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