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Culture Grants and Funding in Alberta

This directory supports funding searches for cultural organizations, businesses, communities, institutions, and eligible projects in Alberta. Compare applicant type, cultural activity, community or audience, project purpose, eligible costs, evidence, and timing. Refine by arts discipline, heritage, museums, festivals, media, Indigenous culture, accessibility, tourism, facilities, professional development, or community participation when those themes better define the work.

131 programs
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Crowdfunding Alberta platform

    Online fundraising support for Alberta nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ecosystem Services Grant Program

    Supports ecosystem services conservation in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 1, 2027 · Closing date : September 16, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
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  • The Edmonton Arts Council Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt

    Support for organizational transformation in the arts
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Ember Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ember Fund — Youth-Focused Funding

    Funding for youth-focused community impact
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, BC, Canada
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  • Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Emerald Youth Grants

    Funding for youth-led environmental projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Events & Festivals Fund

    Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $150,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Graeme Bell Travel Award

    Travel support for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Historic resource conservation grants

    Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships

    City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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  • Hockey Alberta Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant

    Funding for EDI education in hockey
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Lordco Auto Parts logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Lordco Racing Program

    Racing sponsorships for motorsport teams
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Music Organization Operating Grant

    Operating support for Alberta sound recording organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $125,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Calgary Arts Development (CADA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Project Grant Program – Organizations

    One-time project funding for Calgary arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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  • The Calgary Chinook Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Calgary Chinook Fund — Community Grants

    Ongoing support for Calgary 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Town of Devon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Devon Community Grant Program

    Funding for community-enriching local projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 15, 2027 · Closing date : October 2, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund

    Supports new tourism experiences in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $75,000 to $500,000 · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada