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Work of the Week: AFA film screenings

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We all need a bit of art film in our lives. Check out short films from our art collection that are travelling in southeast Alberta (June 27 – Aug 31)

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This summer, we are excited that three short films from our art collection will be showcased as part of our AFA travelling exhibitiong (TREX) program in Southeast Alberta - Medicine Hat.

Plan your visit:

View it for free in-person: TREX Southeast art gallery: 2, 516 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta

But wait, it gets better ... the films will be projected on the outside of the building for the month of August where it's visible from the sidewalk. Note the gallery will be closed for internal operations the month of August so this provides an alternative for the public to access art on the exterior of the building.

Media Arts:

The Little Deputy

Trevor Anderson, The Little Deputy, 2015, video, 0:8:51 minutes, Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Trevor tries to have a photo taken with his father.
World Premiere: Sundance Film Festival
Trevor Anderson is a writer, director, actor and former video store clerk whose short films were presented at a variety of international festivals.

Dark Horse

Yvonne Mullock, Dark Horse, 2016, video, 16:28 minutes, Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Dark Horse uses symbols synonymous with cowboy culture; the Stetson hat and horse, as tropes to explore Calgary’s long and entwined history of ranching and the city’s historic annual Stampede event. Using print, video and sculpture Dark Horse explores an innovative horse-centric printmaking method and invites viewers to delve into cowboy identity and Western mythologies that hover over the history and collective memory of folklore traditions in Calgary.
Yvonne Mullock received an AFA International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) Residency in New York Funding in 2017. Her artwork was selected in numerous exhibitions in Alberta and world-wide.

Wake Up!

Jessie Ray Short, Wake Up!, 2015, experimental film, 5:57 minutes, Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Wake Up! highlights the legacy of eighteenth-century Métis political leader Louis Riel and raises questions about colonialism.
Jessie Ray Short is a filmmaker, multidisciplinary artist and independent curator. Her work touches on Métis history and visual culture.

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Film and Video Individual Project Funding

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This opportunity awards up to $18,000 for a specific film and video project.

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This opportunity awards up to $18,000 for a specific film and video project.

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This opportunity awards up to $18,000 for a specific film and video project.

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Tue, 03/02/2027 - 12:00

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Learn more about expert panels and how the AFA adjudicates funding requests for all programs.

Overview

This funding provides up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for a specific film and video arts project.

Who can apply

Individual eligibility criteria

The AFA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs for all, free of barriers and discrimination. We recognize the unique contributions all artists make towards our community, and encourage applicants representing diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

To be eligible for individual project funding, you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you:

are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open work or study permit from inside Canada
have had your primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying
ordinarily live in Alberta for a least six months of each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study

You must be in good standing with the AFA with no open or outstanding projects or reporting to apply. Previous grant recipients must ensure all final reporting has been approved by the AFA before new applications are accepted.

Applicants, including ensembles or collectives, must not be incorporated under either provincial or federal legislation.

Collaborating artists, ensembles, and collectives

Collaborating artists, ensembles, and collectives are eligible to apply to this program if all project co-owners meet the individual eligibility criteria as defined above.

The AFA defines project co-owners as:

those who share in the ownership or copyright of the created work
those who have a significant financial stake in the project

For the purposes of this funding opportunity, in addition to the lead applicant, co-owners include, but may not be limited to, the following:

writers
directors
producers

Unless identified as retaining ownership or copyright of the work, contributors who are not normally considered co-owners include, but may not be limited to, the following:

performers and/or narrators
director of photography
assistant directors
production designers
art directors
Mentors, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers

Project co-owners must select a lead applicant to submit the application. The lead applicant must ensure all co-owners are listed in the application and is responsible for submitting the complete application before the program deadline.

If the project is approved for funding, the lead applicant is also responsible for receiving and managing any funds and completing any related reporting for the project.

If you are unsure whether an artist should be listed as a co-owner in your application, please contact your Arts Development Consultant as listed below.

What does this funding support?

For the purposes of this funding opportunity, eligible film and video arts projects are independent works in film and video produced by individual artists.

Please note, AFA funding is not assured for any project.

Eligible genres

For the purposes of this funding opportunity, eligible film genres include, but are not limited to:

narrative shorts and features
experimental shorts
documentary
animation

For a project to be eligible for AFA funding, the applicant must have complete editorial and creative control over the proposed project and must retain at least 75% of copyright.

Types of projects

Through this opportunity, you may apply for project funding to support artistic activities in:

art production
marketing
research
training and career development

Art production includes the development, creation and production of a work in film and video arts. Projects should be confined to a distinct phase of a work, such as:

script or screenplay writing
pre-production
production
post-production
commission to create new work (excludes ongoing activities)

Marketing includes a program of activity for a specific period of time to disseminate a completed film and video arts work and/or to develop audiences for the artist's work.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

film festival submissions
online distribution and promotion initiatives
attendance at screenings, exhibitions, presentations or conferences featuring the artist's work
award presentations by invitation

Research includes a program of activity for a specific period of time that supports or results in the development of new work in film and video arts.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

experimentation
exploration
research (including research for documentaries) related to production

Training and career development includes enrollment in a course or program of study designed to develop an artist's training in film and video arts.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

workshops
master classes
retreats
mentorship programs
professional development
professional courses of study in film and video arts

Eligible expenses

You can receive up to $18,000 to support your project. You may apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses that are directly related to carrying out your proposed project.

These expenses may include, but are not limited to:

contracted artist and/or technician fees
commission fees
production
promotion and publicity
transportation and accommodation
tuition or training fees
royalties
administration and contract fees
basic living/subsistence expenses (housing, local transportation, food, child care, dependent care) up to $3,000/month
other expenses and supplies considered by the AFA to be reasonable and necessary

Ineligible projects and expenses

Projects and expenses that are ineligible for AFA project funding include:

projects eligible for funding, or already funded by, the Alberta Media Fund (AMF)
expenses for capital purchases, such as buildings or property, or for capital development, and studio construction or renovations
recreational training projects
artistic activities or projects undertaken in order to fulfill credit or thesis requirements
projects that are primarily commercial in nature
expenses already inccurred prior to application submission, including grant writer fees

How to apply

We only accept applications through the Grant Administration Tracking and Evaluation (GATE) Front Office online application system. We must receive your online application through GATE Front Office no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date, unless the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend when it will be extended until the next working day. Please give the system time to process your application so that we receive notification of your submission before the deadline falls.

applicants may submit only one application to the AFA each deadline across all disciplines
the AFA does not accept incomplete applications
applications must be received prior to the commencement of the project
projects involving more than one artist must be submitted by one individual on behalf of the ensemble or group

We do not accept separate applications for the same project.

GATE Front Office username registration

First-time applicants will require a GATE Front Office username and password. Email us at registrationafa@gov.ab.ca to get your login information at least five business days prior to the application deadline.

Please include:

your legal name
the funding opportunity to which you are applying
your email address

Your username and password will be sent to the email address provided.

What to include in your application

For detailed step-by-step instructions, please download the GATE Front Office user guide.

GATE Front Office online formlets:

applicant information: Legal name and confirmation of your status (minor/Albertan)
if you are under the age of 18 years at the time of application, a parent or legal guardian must e-sign the Applicant Agreement as the designate for the funding, and be responsible for:
- the completeness and accuracy of the application in full
- receipt and use of funding
- reporting on the use of funds
- serving as contact person for any inquiries relating to the funding
contact information for primary applicant
- ensembles must designate one contact person for all requirements of the grant as primary applicant
- this designated individual must e-sign the Applicant Agreement
address: Street and mailing address for the primary applicant
general information: Confirmation of the application category (art production, marketing, research, or training/career development) and applicant status (individual/ensemble)
project description: A brief project description (20 words) and project start and end dates
project co-owners: A listing of the project co-owners involved in the project, their position or role, and confirmation of Alberta Residence
- individual applicant agreement: A declaration of agreement with the statement of conditions e-signed by the primary applicant or designate
project expenses: A listing of project expenditures in Canadian dollars
project revenue: A listing of non-AFA revenues in Canadian dollars
- the difference between expenditures and revenues will comprise the grant request to the AFA with the funding not exceeding $18,000

Attachments:

The GATE Front Office attachment section indicates that not all attachments are required for submission. This is because they are only required for certain types of projects (e.g. marketing plan for a marketing project). It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all attachments noted in the guidelines are submitted with their application according to project type.

Please submit the following attachments:

an artistic resume of no more than four pages that includes a current list of film and video arts work completed and presented, identifying the role of the primary applicant in each work
- resumes of all project co-owners involved in the project
emerging artists may submit a description of their media arts background, including level of training, film and video arts activities, and other relevant arts activity history
Detailed project description, including an outline of the objectives, planned activities, timelines, and expected results and impact on the applicant's artistic development
- in keeping with oral traditions, Indigenous project descriptions are welcome as oral submissions no longer than 3 minutes in length
- for more information on how to submit oral project descriptions, contact the Arts Development Consultant for this program, prior to the application deadline, at the contact information below.
scripts, or storyboards of previous productions or of the work in progress to aid the assessment process
- all video and audio files must be Windows compatible, MP3 and MP4 files are preferred
commission applicants must submit a completed and signed contract with the commissioner and a plan for the exhibition, presentation, display, publication, screening or performance of the commissioned work
official invitations, confirmations, or itineraries
a detailed marketing plan
applicants who have been accepted into a specific course must provide proof of acceptance and a detailed description, schedule and budget for the training program or course of study
applicants who have not already been accepted into a course must submit a detailed description, schedule and budget for the preferred choice
- two alternate program choices should be submitted, with detailed descriptions, schedules and budgets for each choice
additional support materials that may assist in the assessment process. All support material should be scanned into a single file and attached to the online application

Applicants may be asked for additional information.

Format

wherever possible, support material should be uploaded as an attachment into GATE (up to 4 MB)
for files too large to include as attachments in GATE, they may be submitted via email to filmAFA@gov.ab.ca as email attachments or downloadable links
- please format your subject line: <your first initial, last name and project number>, eg. "H.Lee FIPG-56-172631"
- please ensure link contains downloadable files (MP3 or MP4 preferred)
alternatively, please mail a hard copy CD or USB to 10708 – 105 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5H 0A1
- please include your first initial, last name and project number on the CD or USB
- support material must be submitted or postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date

How will my application be assessed?

This funding is administered at the discretion of the AFA board on a project-by-project basis.

Staff convene an expert panel to consider all eligible grant applications submitted to each grant deadline. The expert panel assesses the merit of each application both on its own terms and in relation to all other applications received for a given deadline.

Assessment of a project is based on the following general criteria:

the impact of the project on both the applicant and the artistic genre in Alberta
the artistic, educational or promotional merit of the project
the appropriateness of the project budget showing commitment from all partners as applicable
the ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed project

Assessment also takes into account the applicant's:

artistic and technical ability to carry out the proposed project
level of training, experience, and expertise
performance and achievements to date
personal objectives

All expert panel recommendations are reviewed by the AFA board and all decisions are final. Funding is not assured for any project.

When will I hear?

Grant recommendations are made to the AFA board of directors. Successful recipients will be notified upon board approval, generally between four to six months from the application deadline.

We gather general comments about the applications and share them on the Adjudication page. The expert panel does not record specific comments about individual applications.

Conditions

Funding is intended for the purposes described in your application. By accepting funding, you agree to undertake the project as proposed in your original project description.

If you do not receive the full grant amount requested, you are still required to complete the project as proposed if you accept the grant:

you must return the grant funds if the project cannot be completed as proposed

If you require a change to your project including outcomes, location or an extension to your final report due date:

you must submit a request in writing for approval by the AFA
the request must be submitted prior to the change being made and/or before your project completion date
the AFA may consider a single extension per funding opportunity

Funding recipients are responsible for informing the AFA of how funds were spent and outcomes of the project:

you must return funds if reporting requirements are not met
you must return unused portions of funding to the AFA

Any funding recipient who does not provide a report prior to the date noted in the successful notification document, or does not fulfill any conditions associated with a grant or whose report is not approved will be made delinquent and ineligible for further funding from the AFA for a period of three years from the time the delinquency is resolved.

New applications will not be accepted until your previous project is completed and the final report is received and approved by the AFA.

Previous funding recipients must have met reporting requirements in order to be eligible to receive subsequent funding from the AFA.

The AFA, or our authorized representative, may examine a funding recipient's financial and other records to ensure that the funding is being, or was, used for its intended purpose.

We require a complete and satisfactory final report submitted to GATE that demonstrates that funding was spent on the activities described in the application.

Funding acknowledgement

Whenever possible, you must acknowledge the AFA for financial support in any publicity prepared in relation to the project, including electronic, print, or visual material.

Download versions of the AFA logo and guidelines for usage.

Reporting

In your final report, you must complete the following GATE Front Office formlets:

Individual Project Evaluation with a completed project outcomes questionnaire
Project Expenses with a complete and accurate financial accounting for final project expenses in comparison to the original budget submission
Project Revenues with a complete and accurate financial accounting for all revenues received for the project

Include the following mandatory attachments as part of your final report:

Sample of work produced, performed, or created from the following list
- upload a list of work produced into GATE Front Office and submit one video file representative of your completed project as an attachment or link to a downloadable file to filmAFA@gov.ab.ca
  - files must be no longer than 5 minutes in length, in MP4, AVI, MOV, MPEG, or WMV format
  - please see Format section (above in How to apply) for detailed submission instructions, including how to submit video files when appropriate to your project reporting
one file of completed screenplay or written work as representative of your completed project
if your project was for marketing, include proof of touring costs (i.e. receipts or itinerary) or sample of promotional material in lieu of video or written sample
if your project was for training or career development, include your tuition receipt in lieu of video or written sample

When applicable, include:

Samples of promotional materials related to the project, such as social media or website screenshots, posters, and/or programs showing funding credit to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts where appropriate
Samples of reviews, interviews, publications, or other media in which the project was mentioned
Other support material, if applicable, such a travel itinerary, confirmation of attendance at an event, invoices for studio time, other production costs, etc.

Helpful resources

Visit the Help and Resources section of our website to:

download the new Front Office User Guide
read application tips for individual artists that will help you write a stronger grant application

Working on your project budget? Download budget examples for Film and Video individual project funding to help guide you.

You may wish to add video support materials to your application. Make sure your materials meet AFA technical requirements:

download Video Support Material Technical Requirements

Project grant recommendations are made by Expert Panels. Their comments can be useful tips to help you improve your application.

Review general comments from the Expert Panel from the previous application deadline.

The AFA recognizes many artists encounter barriers to application and reporting procedures.

learn about the AFA's Accessibility Program

Deadline information

September 1, 2026

March 1, 2027

Community Support Organizations Operating Funding

Read more about Community Support Organizations Operating Funding

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Annual funding for not-for-profit community organizations that provide arts programs and services.

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Annual funding for not-for-profit community organizations that provide arts programs and services.

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Annual funding for not-for-profit community organizations that provide arts programs and services.

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Overview

This grant provides annual funding to eligible not-for-profit community organizations that provide arts programs and services to communities, including those with limited arts opportunities.

Who can apply

To be eligible for Community Support Organizations operating funding, you must:

have programming in artist support and development, artist training or public participation in the arts as your organization’s principal mandate as stated in its incorporation document

Your organization must:

be a not-for-profit organization
be registered and in good standing under the appropriate legislation and have been in operation in Alberta for at least two years
have at least 50% of the organization’s board members living in Alberta
demonstrate the ability to operate using good governance principles, effective administration practices,and a commitment to fiscal responsibility while maintaining its mandate
operate as a stand-alone arts organization at arms-length from municipalities, commercial enterprises, or organizations and institutions receiving annual operating funds from the Government of Alberta or its affiliates

Ineligible applicants

Organizations that are engaged primarily in competition-based activity are not eligible for AFA funding.

First-time applicants

If this is your organization’s first application for AFA Community Support Organizations operating funding, you must contact the AFA at least three months before the deadline for a preliminary eligibility assessment.

As a first-time applicant, your organization must provide approved financial statements that demonstrate the organization has positive net assets for the two annual fiscal periods immediately prior to application.

What does this funding support?

This funding is designed to support your organization’s operations, which are specific to your organization’s mandate, strategic and/or business plan and activities as described in your application and/or reporting.

AFA operating funding typically supports expenses such as:

administration
programming
salaries and fees
maintenance of equipment and fixed assets
promotion
other expenses as required to fulfill your organization’s mandate

How to apply

We only accept applications through the Grant Administration Tracking and Evaluation (GATE) Front Office online application system.

We must receive your online application through GATE Front Office no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date, unless the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend when it will be extended until the next working day. Please give the system time to process your application so that the AFA receives notification of your submission before the deadline falls.

GATE Front Office username registration

First-time applicants will require a GATE Front Office username and password. Requests must be received at least five business days prior to the application deadline.

Please complete the GATE Front Office Registration form. Return as an email attachment to registrationAFA@gov.ab.ca, quoting the funding opportunity or grant program to which you are applying.

GATE Front Office usernames and passwords will be sent to the email addresses provided on the registration form.

What to include in your application

For detailed step-by-step instructions, please download the GATE Front Office user guide.

GATE Front Office online formlets:

Contact List: Includes the primary contact for your application and signing authority for your organization
Applicant Contact Information: Includes street and mailing address
Organization Information: Includes the organization’s legal name, Alberta Registration number, incorporation date, and fiscal year-end
Organization Applicant Agreement: Includes the name and position of your legal signing authority
Current Board List: Includes names, titles, mailing addresses, contact information, and start dates for all current board members
Statement of Eligible Expenses: Using data from your most recent, board-approved financial statements, includes total expenses (eligible and ineligible), revenue, government grants, and membership information
Diligence Questionnaire: Ask questions about your programming, financial management, and stewardship

Attachments:

Attachments must be developed prior to application, using either original documents specific to your organization or preformatted AFA templates, and uploaded to your online GATE Front Office submission.

You’ll be required to complete and upload the following attachments:

Most recent, board-approved and signed annual financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Statement of Revenues and expenditures, and Statement of Cash Flows
Financial Statement Board Approval form, if required
Most recent proof of filing with Alberta Corporate Registry
List of planned activities for the coming year
- Planned Activities Listing (PDF)
- Planned Activities Listing (Word version)
Direct deposit form or void cheque; void cheques must include the full legal name and address of the organization
- Direct deposit form

How will my application be assessed?

Funding awarded through this opportunity is calculated for each organization through two components:

your organization’s eligible expenses
equitable distribution of available funds to all eligible applicants

Funding for Community Support Organizations is established by the AFA Board of Directors based upon the annual AFA Budget allocated by the Government of Alberta. Department staff evaluate applications according to eligibility criteria and prepare recommendations to the board. The AFA Board of Directors reviews all funding recommendations, and all decisions are final.

When will I hear?

Grant recommendations are made to the AFA board of directors. Successful recipients will be notified upon board approval, generally between four to six months from the application deadline.

Conditions

Your organization is only eligible to receive support from one AFA operating funding opportunity in any given year. Funding is intended for the activities planned for your organization’s next fiscal year, based on information provided in your funding application.

Ineligible expenses for operating funding include, but are not limited to:

alcohol
amortization
GST expenses
fundraising expenses
bad debt and other paper losses
capital expenses
other non-cash or in-kind expenditures

The AFA or our authorized representative may examine your financial and other records to ensure funding was used for its intended purpose:

funding recipients must return unused portions of their grant to the AFA
we may require your organization to return funds if reporting requirements are not met
if you do not meet reporting requirements, your organization may be ineligible for further funding from the AFA for a period of three years from the time the delinquency is resolved

The AFA Fair Notice Policy applies to this funding opportunity:

we may cancel, suspend, reduce or demand repayment of your grant in circumstances where we are concerned with the viability of your organization

Funding acknowledgement

Your organization must credit the AFA for financial support in any publicity prepared in relation to your organization’s activities, including electronic, print or visual material.

if your organization fails to satisfy AFA recognition requirements, it may be subject to a 10% funding reduction in subsequent payments
subsequent infractions may result in ineligibility to apply for AFA funding opportunities

Reporting

You are required to complete and submit a satisfactory final report in GATE Front Office that demonstrates that funding awarded for the previous fiscal year was spent on the activities described in the application.

Your final report is due March 1.

We must receive your online report through GATE Front Office no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time, unless the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend when it will be extended until 11:59 p.m. on the next working day. Please give the system time to process your application so we receive notification of your submission before the deadline falls.

Your organization’s final report must include:

GATE Front Office online formlets:

Statistical Report: Aligned with your organization’s most recent signed, board-approved financial statements and fiscal year end

Attachments:

Your organization’s most recent financial statements with Balance Sheet, Statement of Revenue and Expenditures, and Statement of Cash Flows; if your AFA grant was:
- $25,000 or less, you must include at minimum a financial statement approved and signed by two board members plus your treasurer
- $25,001 to $50,000, you must include at minimum a Notice to Reader financial statement provided by an independent, professionally designated accountant
- $50,001 to $100,000, you must include at minimum a Review Engagement financial statement provided by an independent, professionally designated accountant
- $100,001 or higher, you must include a full Audited financial statement provided by an independent, professional designated accountant
Copies of promotional and publicity materials from the previous year, showing compliance with AFA recognition requirements (scanned into one PDF file of no more than 4 MB)

Helpful resources

Visit the Help and Resources section of our website to:

download the new Front Office User Guide
find additional resources for organizations

You may wish to download the following resources to include as attachments with your application or final report.

Financial Statement Board Approval Form
Planned Activities Listing (PDF)
Planned Activities Listing (Word version)

For payment, you must attach a completed Direct deposit form or void cheque as part of your application:

Direct deposit form
please note that void cheques must include the legal name and address of the organization

Deadline information

March 1, 2027

Film and Video Arts Scholarship

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This scholarship of $7,000 is awarded annually to a young Albertan film and video artist.

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This scholarship of $7,000 is awarded annually to a young Albertan film and video artist.

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This scholarship of $7,000 is awarded annually to a young Albertan film and video artist.

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Arts Development Consultant - Film and Video

Overview

Established in 2012, this $7,000 AFA scholarship is awarded annually to a young Albertan film and video artist who shows extraordinary talent in a film and video arts form and who demonstrates clear educational or training goals.

Who can apply

The AFA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs for all, free of barriers and discrimination. We recognize the unique contributions all artists make towards our community, and encourage applicants representing diverse communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

To be eligible for scholarship funding, you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you:

are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open study permit from inside Canada
have had your primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying
ordinarily live in Alberta for at least six months each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study

You must be 25 years or younger as of the application deadline.

You must be enrolled in an eligible film and video arts training program.

Ineligible applicants:

International students in Canada on a visa without permanent residency status in Canada.
International students enrolled in a Canadian program/Canadian institution not located in Canada.
Non-Canadian students enrolled and studying via the Internet or through online courses.

What does this funding support?

Eligible training programs

You must be enrolled in an eligible training program to receive this scholarship.

Eligible film and video arts programs that will be accepted for assessment of educational or training merit are the following:

any level of undergraduate studies with a minor or major in film and video arts
a recognized program or appropriate mentorship, workshop, master class, or course with a focus on film and video art

Graduate programs or their equivalents are ineligible for consideration.

Eligible genres

For the purposes of this scholarship program, film and video arts are defined as independent works in film and video produced by individual artists.

How to apply

We only accept applications through Grant Administration Tracking and Evaluation (GATE) Front Office online application system.

We must receive your online application through GATE Front Office no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date, unless the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend when it will be extended until the next working day. Please give the system time to process your application so that we receive notification of your submission before the deadline falls.

Please note:

applicants may submit only one application to this funding opportunity each deadline
the AFA does not accept incomplete applications

We do not accept separate applications for the same project.

GATE Front Office username registration

First-time applicants will require a GATE Front Office username and password. Email us at registrationafa@gov.ab.ca to obtain your login information at least five business days prior to the application deadline.

Please include:

your legal name
the funding opportunity to which you are applying
your email address

Your user name and password will be sent to the email address provided.

Application requirements for minors

If an applicant is under the age of 18 years at the time of application, a parent or legal guardian must e-sign the Applicant Agreement in GATE Front Office as the designate for the scholarship.

As the designate, you are responsible for:

the completeness and accuracy of the application in full
receipt and use of funding
serving as contact person for any inquiries relating to the funding

What to include in your application

Your GATE Front Office application will include online forms to complete and attachments you must upload to your application.

Please note that applicants may be asked for additional information to determine eligibility or any other program requirements.

GATE Front Office online forms

Applicant information: legal name and confirmation of your status (minor/Albertan).
Contact information for the applicant or their designate.
Address: street and mailing address for the applicant.
Project description: a brief project description (20 words), that includes the name of the educational program, and start and end dates of the training program.
Applicant Agreement: this must be e-signed by the applicant or designate.

Attachments

The GATE Front Office attachment section indicates that not all attachments are required for submission. This is because they are only required for certain types of project or scholarship applications.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all attachments listed below are submitted with the application.

Please submit the following attachments:

A letter by the applicant of no more than two pages in length that:
- introduces the applicant and outlines their previous experience in the film and video arts
- outlines the applicant's interest in the film and video arts
- describes how the applicant will use the scholarship to develop their film and video arts practice should the application be successful
- introduces the applicant's film and video arts submission
A resume or curriculum vitae of no more than two pages in length that focuses on the applicant's artistic activity.
A detailed description of the applicant's chosen film and video arts educational or training program(s). Please note:
- applicants who have been accepted into a specific course must provide proof of acceptance and a detailed description and schedule for the training program or course of study
  -OR-
- applicants who have not already been accepted into a course must submit a detailed description and schedule for the preferred choice, with two alternate program choices, including detailed descriptions and schedules for each choice
A scanned copy of one of the following to provide legal proof of age:
- certificate of birth
- driver’s license
- passport
- certificate of Canadian citizenship
A current and signed letter of reference, preferably from one of the following:
- a high school, college or university instructor
- a professionally produced or presented film or video artist
- another professional working in film and video arts
If your proposed program has a screenplay writing focus, please upload a complete or excerpted screenplay of no more than 15 pages in standard script format.
If the proposed program has a production focus, please provide a copy of a completed film and video work. Eligible film and video arts submissions that will be accepted for assessment of artistic merit include, but are not limited to:
- narrative shorts,
- experimental shorts
- video essays
- documentary
- animation

See "Format" below for submission guidelines

Format

Wherever possible, support material should be uploaded as an attachment into GATE Front Office (up to 4 MB).

For files too large to include as attachments in GATE Front Office, they may be submitted via email to filmAFA@gov.ab.ca as email attachments or downloadable links:

please format your subject line: <your first initial, last name and project number>, e.g. "H.Lee FIPG-56-172631"
please ensure link contains downloadable files (MP3 or MP4 preferred)

Alternatively, please mail a hard copy CD or USB to 10708 – 105 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5H 0A1

please include your first initial, last name and project number on the CD or USB
support material must be submitted or postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date
if you require return of hard copy materials, please also include a self-addressed stamped envelope

How will my application be assessed?

This funding is administered at the discretion of the AFA board.

Staff convene an expert panel to consider all eligible scholarship applications submitted to each deadline. The expert panel assesses the merit of each application both on its own terms and in relation to all other applications received for a given deadline.

Assessment of a scholarship application is based on the following general criteria:

the applicant's artistic ability based on the artistic merit of the film and video arts submission
the merit and appropriateness of the proposed program(s) in the context of the applicant's film and video arts goals and interests
the impact of the proposed program(s) on the artistic development of the applicant
the applicant's achievements and experience in film and video arts to date

All expert panel recommendations are reviewed by the AFA board and all decisions are final. Funding is not assured for any application.

Learn more about expert panels and how the AFA adjudicates funding requests for all programs.

When will I hear?

Grant recommendations are made to the AFA board of directors. Successful recipients will be notified upon board approval, generally between four to six months from the application deadline.

All applicants, successful and unsuccessful, will be notified of the outcome. No expert panel comments will be provided.

Conditions

Only one $7,000 scholarship is awarded each year.
The scholarship will only be granted if the successful applicant can prove enrollment in an eligible training program identified in the applicant's scholarship application.
Failure to prove enrollment within 60 days of the award date may result in cancellation of the scholarship.
The AFA, or our authorized representative, may examine a funding recipient's financial and other records to ensure that the funding is being, or was, used for its intended purpose.
If you have previously received an AFA grant, you must have met reporting requirements in order to be eligible to receive subsequent funding from the AFA.

Reporting

Within 60 days of the award date, you must provide confirmation of enrollment to the eligible training program identified in your application via email to filmAFA@gov.ab.ca.

No other reporting requirements are associated with this scholarship.

Helpful resources

Visit the Help and Resources section of our website to:

download the new Front Office User Guide
read application tips for individual artists that will help you write a stronger application

For assistance with this scholarship application, please call the AFA at 780-427-9968 during regular business hours or email the Arts Development Consultant listed below. Toll-free calls can be made by first dialing 310.0000.

The AFA recognizes many artists encounter barriers to application and reporting procedures.

learn about the AFA's Accessibility Program

Deadline information

March 1, 2027

Arts Presenting Project Funding

Read more about Arts Presenting Project Funding

Grant subtitle

Funding supporting the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of fees.

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Funding supporting the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of fees.

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Overview

This funding supports the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of professional artists' fees for the preceding year.

Who can apply

To be eligible for this funding, applicants must be one of the following:

registered not-for-profit organizations
churches
library boards
Indian Bands as defined by the Indian Act R.S.C. 1985, C.I-5
Métis Settlements recognized under the Métis Settlements Act R.S.A. 2000, C.M14
organizations registered under the Agriculture Societies Act
organizations recognized under the Post-Secondary Institutions Act (by Faculty or Department)

Organizations must also:

be registered and in good standing in Alberta under the appropriate legislation for at least one year prior to the deadline
be in good standing with the AFA with no outstanding reporting requirements
have been in operation for at least one full year prior to the deadline
have at least 50 percent of the organization's board members, or ruling council, living in the community or region where the presentations are given
demonstrate adherence to good governance principles, effective administration practices and commitment to fiscal responsibility
demonstrate financial stability, in the judgment of the AFA, for at least one year
operate as a stand-alone organization at arm’s length from municipalities, commercial enterprises or schools
be the primary organizer and producer of the event by directly paying professional artists and/or artist-affiliated organizations (for example: artist managers or booking agents) for professional artist fees
have a policy of presenting at least three different touring professional artists during the twelve-month period from November 15 to November 14, immediately prior to the grant deadline
- organizations based in rural areas with a population of less than 3,000 may apply even if fewer than three artists are presented

Partnerships between not-for-profit organizations based in the same region must apply through one primary organization. Organizations with branches or separate offices in the same municipality may submit only one application.

Post-secondary institutions may submit one application per department or faculty.

Ineligible applicants

The following organizations are ineligible for this funding:

municipalities
commercial enterprises
schools
groups that are not arm’s length from municipalities, commercial enterprises, or schools
organizations that are eligible for operating funding under another AFA grant stream
organizations that engage primarily in competition-based activity

Event partners and sponsors may not apply on behalf of the event producer, commercial organizations or other for-profit entities.

What does this funding support?

Eligible events

Events that are eligible for this funding are:

events that present professional touring artists who regularly tour outside their place of residence in the following arts disciplines:
- performing arts includes music, dance, theatre, circus arts and spoken word
- visual and new media arts includes drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, clay, glass, wood, metal, fibre and new media
- film and video arts
- literary arts includes fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting and playwriting
events where arts presentations, performances, readings, or exhibitions are the primary reason for the event
events that are available to the public through season tickets, or casual sales or free admission
Events that occur between November 15 and November 14, immediately prior to the grant deadline
original live streaming events, occurring after March 12, 2020, presented through online channels or resources

Eligible artists

Grants awarded through this grant stream are based on eligible fees paid to professional artists (excluding GST). Professional artists are defined as artists that:

are compensated at an industry standard for their art (example: union or nationally recognized rate)
fulfill at least 2 of the following:
- are recognized by the public and by their peers for their art, and have received industry recognition
- are actively marketing their work to professional booking agents, venues and galleries
- present, perform and/or exhibit their art for compensation on a regular basis
- have specialized training in their field
- have membership to a nationally or provincially recognized industry or other professional organization (e.g. ACTRA, AFM, Canadian Actors Equity Association, CARFAC, IMAA, WGC, Writers Union of Canada, etc.)
- has received royalties or residual payments on their copyrighted works

Eligible expenses

Only fees paid directly by the applicant to the artist are eligible for consideration under this grant stream. Eligible expenses include:

presentation fees
performance fees
public reading fees
artist and curator fees for exhibition
screening fees
lectures and panel discussions by the creator, director, producer, or representative of film and video works (film festivals only)
transportation and accommodation for the above activities

An organization may claim artist fees for up to three presentations by the same artist or artistic act presented during the eligible grant period.

Ineligible projects

Ineligible events and activities include:

activities already funded through other Government of Alberta programs
curriculum based activities
pre-recorded events for distribution through online channels or resources
repeat presentation of previous live streamed events
activities related to conferences or workshops
competitive performances
entertainment or arts activity presented as part of primarily social events, including but not limited to:
- fundraisers
- rodeos
- stampedes
- grandstand performances
- trade fairs
- parades
- meals
- conventions
- community dances
- student union cabarets
activities by board members, full-time faculty, sessionals, or staff at post-secondary institutions

Ineligible expenses

For the purposes of this funding opportunity, the following fees are ineligible for project support:

for staff, board members, resident acts or house bands
for those practicing applied arts, including but not limited to:
- culinary arts
- architecture
- interior design
- graphic arts
- commercial photography
- gaming
- fashion design
for commercial variety acts, including but not limited to:
- face painting
- balloon entertainers
- fireworks/pyrotechnics
- hypnotism

How to apply

We only accept applications through the Grant Administration Tracking and Evaluation (GATE) Front Office online application system.

We must receive your online application through GATE Front Office no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date, unless the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend when it will be extended until the next working day. Please give the system time to process your application so that we receive notification of your submission before the deadline falls. Applications received after 11:59 p.m. of the deadline date will be considered at the next deadline.

applicants may submit only one application to the AFA each deadline
the AFA does not accept incomplete applications
projects involving more than one organization must be submitted by the primary applicant organization; separate organization applications will not be accepted for the same project

GATE Front Office username registration

First-time applicants will require a GATE Front Office username and password. Requests must be received at least five business days prior to the application deadline.

Please complete the GATE Front Office Registration form and email it as an attachment to registrationAFA@gov.ab.ca.

GATE Front Office usernames and passwords will be sent to the email addresses provide on the registration form.

What to include in your application

For detailed step-by-step instructions, please download the GATE Front Office user guide.

GATE Front Office online forms

applicant contact information, including street and mailing address
contact list, including primary and secondary contact persons and signing authority designate for the application
the organization’s registration details, including organization’s registered name, Alberta Registration number and incorporation date
an applicant agreement with e-signature of signing authority designate for the organization
a completed Statistical Report
a listing of all current board members include the names, positions, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses
total number of events, artists, artist fees paid from Arts Presenting worksheet

Attachments

You’ll be required to complete and upload the following attachments:

Arts Presenting calculation worksheet
copies of all promotional materials related to the event, such as posters and programs, demonstrating compliance with AFA funding acknowledgement conditions (see "Conditions" below)
- do not submit press clippings or videos
the organization's most recent annual financial statement with Balance Sheet, Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, and Statement of Cash Flows
a confirmation of filing of the organization's most recent annual return from Alberta Corporate Registry
for presentations that include public screening of film and video media, please attach written evidence of compliance with film classification regulations as outlined in the Film and Video Classification Act
- please review information and register with Alberta Film Classification on Alberta.ca
- if you have questions, please email Alberta Film Classification or call them at 780-427-2006, toll-free by first dialing 310-0000 within Alberta

Applicants may be asked for additional information.

Format

all video and audio files must be Windows compatible
wherever possible, support material should be uploaded as an attachment into GATE Front Office (up to 4 MB)
if your support material is too large to upload, please mail a hard copy to 10708 – 105 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5H 0A1
- please include your first name, last name and project number
- support material sent by mail must be postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date

How will my application be assessed?

Arts Presenting funding and funding maximums are established annually by the AFA board of Directors. The annual AFA budget is based upon funds allocated in the annual Government of Alberta budget.

This grant is calculated by formula.

up to 65% of fees paid to Alberta artists. Ensemble members may not be separated out and residency is determined by majority of ensemble members
up to 50% of fees paid to Canadian artists from the rest of Canada
up to 50% of fees paid to International artists to a maximum of 1/3 of the eligible Canadian/Alberta subsidy. International children's artists are exempt from the restriction. Children's artists are those who primarily play to audiences where over 50% of the audience is under the age of 16 years

Staff evaluate applications according to the program grant stream criteria and prepare recommendations to the AFA board.

Available funds are equitably distributed to all eligible applicants according to a formula.

Funding is not assured for any project. All decisions are final.

When will I hear?

Grant recommendations are made to the AFA board of directors. Successful recipients will be notified upon board approval, generally between four to six months from the application deadline.

Conditions

The AFA will retain all materials submitted with funding applications. The AFA or our authorized representative may examine a funding recipient's financial and other records to ensure that all claimed expenses were undertaken as outlined in the funding application.

The AFA may cancel, suspend, reduce or demand repayment of funding in circumstances where the AFA is concerned with the viability of an organization as per the AFA Fair Notice policy.

The AFA does not provide advances for any grant.

Funding acknowledgement

Whenever possible, you must acknowledge the AFA for financial support in any publicity prepared in relation to the project, including electronic, print or visual material.

A minimum reduction of 10% will be applied to the subsequent grant of any organization that does not satisfy the AFA recognition requirements.

Reporting

Reporting is not required for Arts Presenting project funding.

Helpful resources

Visit the Help and Resources section of our website to:

download the new Front Office User Guide
find additional resources for organizations

You may wish to download the following resources to include as attachments with your application:

Arts Presenting calculation worksheet

Please note that the Arts Presenting Artist fees and financial statement confirmation form is no longer required to complete your grant application.

Should your organization wish to receive payment through direct deposit, please use the Direct Deposit form:

Direct deposit form

Deadline information

December 1, 2026

Summer School Project Funding

Read more about Summer School Project Funding

Grant subtitle

This funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools.

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Arts Development Consultant

Apply Now: Link to GATE

Recipient type

Art discipline

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Summer School Project Funding

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This funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools.

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Summer School Project Funding

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This funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools.

Expiry

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:00

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