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AFA Film and Video Grant Webinar - Friday, August 15

Friday, August 15 at 6 pm

The AFA's Film and Video Individual Grant deadline approaches on September 2, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Nick Haywood is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying. 

Please note that these funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. Incorporated companies cannot apply.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for:

  • the development of a specific artistic work
  • to pursue training,
  • to pursue research, or
  • to pursue marketing activities. 

Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Take a look at the Film and Video Individual Project grant guidelines ahead of the webinar and come with any questions. Nick will be happy to answer them!

Questions? Email nick.haywood@gov.ab.ca 

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AFA Film and Video Grant Webinar - Friday July 18

The AFA's Film and Video Individual Grant deadline approaches on September 2, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Nick Haywood is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying. 

Please note that these funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. Incorporated companies cannot apply.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for:

  • the development of a specific artistic work
  • to pursue training,
  • to pursue research, or
  • to pursue marketing activities. 

Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Take a look at the Film and Video Individual Project grant guidelines ahead of the webinar and come with any questions. Nick will be happy to answer them!

Questions? Email nick.haywood@gov.ab.ca 

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Grant workshop for dance

 The Dance Individual Project Funding | Alberta Foundation for the Arts  approaches on September 1, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Jodie Vandekerkhove is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta dance artists, students, instructors, choreographers, designers, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding:

  • to pursue training
  • to develop a specific artistic work
  • to pursue research, or 
  • to pursue marketing activities. 

Jodie will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Tuesday, August 12 at 7pm link below:

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Title: Alberta Culture Days Grant Applications Now Open

Alberta Culture Days takes place September 1 - 30, 2025. The month-long celebration showcases talent from across the province, highlighting Alberta’s heritage, arts, community spirit and cultural diversity. What are you going to do in September 2025 to celebrate with Albertans? 

Communities and organizations can apply for the Alberta Culture Days grant to help build partnerships, engage with local talent and boost existing cultural programs. Alberta Culture Days is your opportunity to reach out to new audiences and showcase your organization and community. 

A Race to an Inclusive Canada 2025 Micro Grant Opportunity for Youth Ages 15-29!

A Race to an Inclusive Canada allows youth ages 15 - 29 to request grants up to $2,800 CAD in funding to create, promote, and facilitate programs/events focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion within their communities all across Canada.  

The Canada Service Corps funds this initiative and Frontlines Toronto is looking to provide 166 youth across Canada with micro-grants to carry out their projects while funding lasts. Applications are open from now until March 30th.

Budget 2025

A Message from AFA Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore

On February 27, 2025, the Alberta government announced Budget 2025. I am pleased to share that funding for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) was again increased by $4.5 million or by 15 percent to $34.6 million for 2025-26.

This is the second year that the AFA’s funding has been increased by $4.5 million. This is part of the Alberta Government’s commitment to increase the AFA’s funding to nearly $40 million by 2026. The AFA board is pleased to build on the work that was started last year in increasing support for the arts community.

Our results thus far this year have been very positive. As of December 31, 2024, the AFA has provided 726 grants totalling approximately $21.2 million – nearly a 40 per cent increase in the number of grants at this time in 2023.

There is more work to do. Soon, the AFA board will approve a 2025-26 spending plan. In line with the AFA’s mandate, this plan will continue to prioritize and invest in artists, art, and cultural materials, and will adhere to the priorities outlined in the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

I am also pleased to share that in the upcoming fiscal year, we will begin to implement new and refreshed funding programs that have been in development since we began reviewing our grant programs in 2022.

The AFA is modernizing its grant programs to provide more targeted funding support to arts organizations and individual artists. More information will be made available on our website at affta.ab.ca. The AFA will communicate directly with clients as changes start to take effect.

It is exciting times for the AFA and the arts community!

 


Cynthia P. Moore
Chair, Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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News release: Millions in grant funding for Alberta’s art sector

Image: Calgary Opera performers Alessia Vitali (singer) and Jonathan Brandani (pianist) perform at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

On January 23, the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women was joined by AFA Chair Cynthia P. Moore to announce how increased provincial arts funding this year is supporting Alberta artists and arts organizations. Watch:

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So far this fiscal year, Alberta’s government has provided $21.2 million in grant funding for 304 arts-based organizations and 422 individual artists, with more funding to be approved before the fiscal year is over. This represents a 40 per cent increase in the number of grants provided compared to this time in 2023.  

“Alberta is proud to be home to talented artists in every corner of the province, and the arts sector remains a significant contributor to Alberta’s economy and quality of life. Each year, the arts sector contributes more than $1.2 billion in GDP and keeps more than 17,000 Albertans employed. When the arts thrive, Alberta thrives.”   

Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women 

This additional funding commitment has already had an impact on how the AFA has been able to distribute dollars to local artists, with an increase to the maximum eligible grant amount for individual artists from $15,000 to $18,000. 

“The AFA is thrilled by the funding commitment made by Alberta’s government to increase support for the arts community. This has allowed us to support even more Alberta artists this year and providing important support for arts organizations across the province. The AFA will continue to prioritize and invest in artists, art, and cultural materials in line with our mandate and government’s priorities.” 

Cynthia Moore, board chair, Alberta Foundation for the Arts 

Read the full news release on Alberta.ca. 

Apply for a grant

Artists, the next deadline for Individual Project Grants is March 3, 2025. Find funding to support your next art project. 

AFA Individual Project Grants can provide funding through four broad categories:

  • art production (art creation)
  • research
  • marketing
  • training and career development

Explore our resources to help you develop you AFA grant application. 

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Watch the announcement of how Alberta’s government, through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, is providing 726 artists and art organizations with over $20 million in funding.
Artists are encouraged to apply for an Individual Project Grant by March 3!

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