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RMWB Murals Grant
Funding for downtown mural installations
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports murals that enhance the appearance of eligible buildings in downtown Fort McMurray. It offers reimbursement funding of up to $30,000 per building for new mural projects completed by locally involved artists.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Fort McMurray
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of new murals on eligible buildings
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Letter of intent
- Pre-construction photos
- Certificate of title
- Corporate search and, if applicable, letter of authorization
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants with property owner permission
- Commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and apartment property applicants
Who is not eligible
- Buildings that have already received a murals grant
- Projects intended only to restore damage or losses from a natural disaster
- Applicants with incomplete submissions
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees, design, and installation
- Site preparation and direct project labour
- Professional fees for project management, design, and engineering
- Travel and accommodation, at the Municipality’s discretion
- Permits, tools and equipment rental, and GST
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance
- Labour performed by the applicant
- Tools and consumables purchases
- Non-specific costs, profit, insurance, and warranties
- Costs for overruns or work already funded by another municipal grant
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Fort McMurray program area
Selection criteria
- Fit with the program objectives and mural concept.
- Quality of the proposed artwork and design.
- Use of a locally involved artist.
- Completeness and clarity of the application materials.
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-application meeting
- Book a recommended pre-application meeting with program staff.
- Discuss the project idea and program requirements.
- Step 2: Submit preliminary application
- Complete the application form.
- Provide the letter of intent, pre-construction photos, certificate of title, and required corporate documents.
- Step 3: Preliminary review and conditional approval
- Program staff review basic eligibility and project intent.
- If accepted, receive conditional approval and submit the remaining materials within 90 days.
- Step 4: Submit final application materials
- Provide the project description, proposed design, artist resume or portfolio, technical plan, and budget.
- Include any additional documents requested in the conditional approval letter.
- Step 5: Sign agreement, complete project, and request reimbursement
- Sign the grant agreement after approval.
- Complete the mural, then submit the reimbursement request with invoices, proof of payment, photos, and permit information.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for basic eligibility and program intent.
- Conditional approval may be issued before full pricing is submitted.
- After full review, the Municipality makes a final funding decision.
- If approved, a grant agreement must be signed before work begins.
- Reimbursement is processed after the project is completed and verified.
Additional information
- Pre-application meetings are strongly recommended.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- The program uses a two-step approval process.
- Funding is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RMWB Murals Grant Program
What is the RMWB Murals Grant?
This program supports murals that enhance the appearance of eligible buildings in downtown Fort McMurray. It offers reimbursement funding of up to $30,000 per building for new mural projects completed by locally involved artists.
How much funding can be received?
RMWB Murals Grant Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the RMWB Murals Grant program?
To be eligible for the RMWB Murals Grant program, you must:
Eligible building type and location.
Project must use a locally involved artist.
No previous murals grant for the building.
What expenses are eligible under RMWB Murals Grant?
Installation of new murals on eligible buildings
Who can I contact for more information about the RMWB Murals Grant?
You can contact Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) by email at incentives@rmwb.ca or by phone at 780.743.7000.
Where is the RMWB Murals Grant available?
The RMWB Murals Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the RMWB Murals Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RMWB Murals Grant is a Grant and Funding