Community Clean Up Grant Program

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Each spring, dozens of Edmonton community groups apply for help to get rid of any large, bulky items cluttering up the back alleys, streets or other areas in their neighbourhoods.

Under the Community Clean Up Grant Program, the City offers funds on a first-come, first-served basis that can be used for:

Bin and truck rentals
Disposal costs
Litter removal projects
Other initiatives that promote community cleanliness

Application Intake

The Community Clean Up Grant Program is now accepting applications for 2024.

Application intake runs from March 1-September 30, 2024 or until the program is fully subscribed.

Learn About the Application Process

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations must be a City-based nonprofit organization, community league, or a business association.
Organizers are responsible for planning, managing and funding the Community Clean Up Project. This includes ensuring that any proposed activity and/or event is conducted safely and responsibly.

If the project includes placing a waste container on City of Edmonton road right of way, organizers must apply for a permit.

When on private property, written consent from the owner will be required.

Note: This grant is not intended to fund clean up initiatives on public property.

Download Grant Guide

Funding Streams

Community Clean Up Projects that qualify for funding will fall into 1 of 2 funding streams.

Community Clean-Up Projects

Funding amount: Up to $600

Applicants can apply for funds for a waste or litter removal project in their community
A project can consist of 1 event or an ongoing initiative

Community Clean-Up Projects Including Reuse

Funding amount: Up to $1000

Reuse projects include but are not limited to:

Freecycle events
Swap events
Donation collection

Applicants who choose this funding stream are required to identify 1 or more reuse and waste diversion initiatives that will be used as part of their project. They can choose to work with an organization to provide reuse or recycling opportunities as part of their project.

Applicants are required to provide detailed reporting on the organization and the items that have been diverted as a result of the reuse initiative. See the grant program guide for more information.

Eligible Expenses

Waste bin rentals
Truck/driver rentals
Waste disposal costs
Reuse and diversion costs
Litter clean up supply costs
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety costs directly related to the project

Ineligible Expenses

Event hosting fees or promotional items
Disposal costs for household hazardous waste
Disposal costs for appliances requiring chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) removal
Expenses incurred prior to application approval
Ongoing operating expenses

Application Process

Funding is limited and the City reserves the right to accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications can be refused on any basis it considers reasonable. Incomplete applications will not hold their place in the queue. Applications that are submitted without all of the requirements will receive one email notification requesting the required information.

If you require assistance with your application, please contact capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca.

Submit Your Application

Applications are accepted until September 30, 2024 or until the program is fully subscribed.

Please note: this application requires a Google account. If you do not have one, contact capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca for more information about applying.

Apply for Grant

After Submission

Organizations accepted to move forward will be required to enter into a funding agreement with the City of Edmonton. Once the funding agreement is completed the applicant will be eligible to receive funds.

The funding is contingent on the applicant organization meeting all the program requirements and providing the final report and documentation after the community clean up event.

Funding approval by the City does not constitute approval by the City of any event details or site maps.

Final Reporting

Final reporting is required to complete the grant requirements and receive the reimbursement. This includes the Final Summary and copies of paid invoices for all eligible expenses.

Applicants must submit all follow up paperwork by November 30. Reporting submitted after November 30 will not be accepted.

Right To Refuse Funding

In the event that the event organizers fail to comply with any of the requirements of the Program to the City’s satisfaction, the City reserves the right to refuse payment.

Contact Us

Capital City Clean Up

If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Email	capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca
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