- Waste bin rentals
- Truck and driver rentals
- Waste disposal costs
- Reuse and diversion costs
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety costs directly related to the project
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
Applications for the Community Clean Up Grant Program opens March 1, 2025.
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.
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 $1000
- 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 $1,300
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
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 Considerations
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 the requirements will receive 1 email notification requesting the required information.
Submit Your Application
Application intake opens March 1, 2025 until September 30 or when the program is fully subscribed.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca.
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.
Reporting Requirements
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
Email capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca
Phone 311 | Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Fax 780-498-7098