Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants

📋 Eligible Entities - Individual artists and performers working in eligible disciplines - Artist collectives and artist-led organizations - Non-profit arts organizations (registered or incorporated) - Cultural institutions and performance venues - Indigenous arts organizations and artists - Educational institutions offering arts programming - Community-based arts groups Note: Eligibility varies by specific funding program within the Foundation's portfolio. Some programs may have restrictions on organizational size, fiscal sponsorship requirements, or prior funding history. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size: Varies by program and discipline (typically ranges from $2,000 to $50,000+ depending on project scope) - Matching Requirements: Program-dependent; some programs require cost-sharing or in-kind contributions - Repayability: Non-repayable grants (not loans) - Funding Structure: Project-based grants; generally cover eligible project costs up to a maximum percentage of total project budget - Currency: Canadian dollars Note: Individual program calls specify exact funding amounts, application deadlines, and contribution expectations. --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Artist fees and honorariums - Professional development and training - Production costs (equipment rental, materials, supplies) - Travel and accommodation for performances or exhibitions - Marketing and promotional activities - Venue rental and technical support - Collaborator and consultant fees - Administrative costs (typically capped at a percentage) - Technology and digital infrastructure for arts creation/delivery - Indigenous arts and cultural programming - Artistic research and creative development Exclusions: General operating expenses, debt repayment, and fundraising activities are typically not eligible. --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application Requirement: Applicants must submit detailed proposals through designated calls aligned with specific art disciplines - Artistic Merit Assessment: All proposals evaluated on artistic excellence, community impact, and alignment with Foundation priorities - Reporting Obligations: Recipients must submit progress reports, financial statements, and final project evaluations - Funding Disbursement: Typically paid in installments (advance and/or upon milestone completion) - Project Timeline: Projects must be completed within agreed timeframe (usually