Grant Applications Intake
Applications for the Washroom Accessibility Grant are now closed.
All applications received are currently being assessed and successful applicants will be contacted by April 30, 2025.
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The Public Washroom Accessibility Grant is a part of the Citywide Public Washroom Strategy which aims to improve access to safer and cleaner washrooms for all Edmontonians and visitors.
In areas or districts where public washrooms are not easily accessible, the City recognizes that businesses and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), as well as not-for-profit organizations, can play a significant role in improving access to washrooms for Edmontonians by opening their washrooms to non-paying patrons.
Applications for the Washroom Accessibility Grant are now closed.
All applications received are currently being assessed and successful applicants will be contacted by April 30, 2025.
Organizations such as private businesses, BIAs, non-profit organizations and community leagues can apply for one $5,000 grant for initiatives and efforts that improve accessibility to public washrooms. No type of organization or corporate entity is excluded from grant eligibility.
A maximum of $50,000.00 in grant funding is available.
For Private Businesses:
To keep washrooms open to non-paying patrons. See Requirements for Applicants that are Private Businesses.
For BIAs, Non-profit Organizations and Community Leagues:
To place mobile washrooms in areas with high public washroom needs or support initiatives that increase access to public washrooms.
If successful, applicants must agree to the following:
Eligible expenses include:
Application intake is now closed.
Successful applicants will be contacted by April 30, 2025.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact washroomstrategy@edmonton.ca.
Funding is limited and the City reserves the right to:
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
All applications will be assessed based on washroom needs and contributions to public washroom accessibility in the community where the grant is intended to be utilized. Factors that will be considered in selecting successful applications include:
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