Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
- Closing date : October 8, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Culture Grants and Funding Available in Alberta for 2026
Alberta offers a robust ecosystem of culture grants for artists, nonprofits, and creative industries, spanning the arts, heritage, and screen-based sectors. Programs operate at municipal, provincial, and federal levels, with project, operating, capital, and micro‑grant options. This directory explains key programs, eligibility rules, timelines, and practical steps so applicants across Alberta can plan, apply, and report with confidence.
138 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedFIRE Impact Grant (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton)
Funding for Indigenous heritage projects in EdmontonEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : April 25, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedGraeme Bell Travel Award
Travel support for professional artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,600 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants
Matching funding for Alberta heritage projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedHistoric resource conservation grants
Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic placesEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Timeline- Open Date : May 13, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationCanada
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiativesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Timeline- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 1, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedJaxon Joseph "For the Love of the Game" Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Grade 12 hockey playersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsSt. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedKurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitalsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationAlberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 8, 2024
Alberta, Canada- Platform
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Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMajor Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces
Support for major Prairie festivals and eventsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMétis Education Foundation Community Based Awards
Financial awards for Métis studentsEligible Funding- From $500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : October 30, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Fee Assistance Program
Recreation access support for Port Hope residentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationAlberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationFort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedScholarship: Innovation and Technology
Scholarship for innovation-focused francophone studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,100 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedScreen-Based Production Grant
Funding for Alberta film and television productionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEdmonton, Alberta, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Shea-Lynn McGaw "Be Strong, Never Give Up" Awards
Scholarship for a determined volleyball student-athleteEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedSmall and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant
COVID-19 relaunch support for Alberta businessesEligible Funding- From $20 to $10,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSt. David’s United Church Foundation of Calgary
Funding for church outreach and major maintenanceEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationCalgary, Alberta, Canada- Platform
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- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Study Scholarships: Visual Arts and Music
Scholarships for visual arts and music studiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,300 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Organizations Operating Grant
Supports Alberta cultural industry organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Calgary Chinook Fund — Community Grants
Ongoing support for Calgary 2SLGBTQIA+ organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Taylor Family Foundation Funding Program
Funding for community wellbeing initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) in the Prairie provinces
Supports tourism growth in the Prairie provincesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism businesses adapting and growingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Digital TransformationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada
Funding for tourism adaptation and growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Devon Community Grant Program
Funding for community-enriching local projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedTravel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports new tourism experiences in AlbertaEligible Funding- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 20, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedUMC Charity Grant Program
Support for registered Canadian charities and amateur athletic associationsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, BC, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedWillow Park Charity Golf Classic — General Funding
Bronze-level sponsorship opportunity for charity supportersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedYear Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers
Funding for year-round tennis facilitiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationCanada
Grant and FundingArchivedAFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : December 2, 2024
Alberta, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)Funding for multicultural community initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationAlberta, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
One-time support for REP implementationEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Canada
