Deadline: 15-May-23
The City of Edmonton has launched its Community Mural Grant to provide funds to organizations, community groups and licensed businesses for the installation of murals on private property.
The objective of the grant is to promote a sense of empowerment and equity to communities, create vibrancy and beautification, and to deter graffiti vandalism in Edmonton. In 2023 City of Edmonton expects to fund a total of 20 mural projects; 10 inside the DBA and 10 throughout the remainder of the City.
Murals are an effective way to deter graffiti vandalism alongside creating a sense of belonging, animation and character in neighbourhoods. Artist murals contrast the concrete and asphalt while eliminating blank walls that often encourage unwanted behaviours.
Capital City Cleanup has partnered with nonprofits and community leagues providing grant funding for over 50 murals to be installed throughout the City. This year, City of Edmonton continues these efforts by offering a Community Mural Grant for up to a maximum of $8,000. 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(s). Hosting costs such as providing food and drinks or renting spaces will not be covered this year as in previous years.
Funding Information
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. Mural projects within the Business Improvement Area of Downtown will be eligible for up to $10,000 each in funding based on the same matching funds basis stated.
Eligible Expenses
- Honorarium and fees for artists. This includes creative design, production or consultation.
- Wall preparation and painting supplies (including but not limited to: paint, brushes, rollers, sandpaper, plaster and protective coatings).
- Lifts and equipment rentals for larger murals.
- Anti-graffiti coatings.
- Costs associated with community engagement ex. Education/teachings of the art to the artists working on the murals, learnings/honorariums about the background or meaning of the created art (i.e. elders or other cultural designates), flyers, advertising or surveys on the mural(s).
- May not exceed 25% of the complete project budget.
- Copies of these materials MUST be provided in the final report as well as a summary of the results involving the mural or feedback surveys conducted by the applicant(s).
In-kind Contributions
In-kind contributions are goods, services or time donated to a program or project. In-kind contributions include volunteer or unpaid labour, donated space or equipment, or other unpaid resources. In-kind labour can be calculated based on the following:
- Professional/Technical Volunteer – $40/hour.
- General Volunteer labour – $20/hour.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations MUST be a licensed business, nonprofit, or community organization within the City of Edmonton.
- Organizers are responsible for the planning, management and funding of the Community Mural Project. They are responsible for ensuring any proposed activity and/or event is conducted in a safe and responsible manner.
- Successful projects MUST align with at least one of the following priorities:
- Climate Action and Energy Transition Strategy
- 15 Minute District Planning
- Safe Mobility Network
- Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy (CSWB)
- Edmonton’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan
- Edmonton Economic Action Plan
- Indigenous Framework
- Mural Projects MUST be highly visible from a public road and /or sidewalk, have the support of local businesses and community members, build community partnerships (financial and in-kind donations), undertake public consultation or engagement, and select local (Edmonton and surrounding area) artists through an open and inclusive process.
- Additional application criteria:
- Completion of the Community Mural Grant Application Form
- The mural must be located on an external wall or asset visible to the public.
- The mural must be located on private property and not City of Edmonton property (Community League buildings are permitted).
- The legal property owner must provide written permission.
- All murals now require an anti-graffiti coatings for the importance of maintenance and integrity of the mural.
- At least one community engagement component that can be anecdotal or numerically measured; the more involvement the community has the higher the scoring of the application
- A detailed and clear budget, project scope and schedule that aligns, is feasible and has measurable outcomes for a successful mural project.
- Completion of a feedback survey and final report are MANDATORY for reimbursement.
For more information, visit City of Edmonton.
