AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
AB, Canada
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
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- grant_single|closingDateSeptember 2, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
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This grant provides up to $5,000 to support the professional development of individual Alberta artist-managers or self-managed artists through Canada's Music Incubator's Artist Management program. Eligible activities include costs such as registration, transportation, accommodation, and per diems related to attending the program in Toronto.
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This grant provides specific funding arrangements aimed at supporting professional development projects for Alberta artist-managers. The financial terms focus on direct coverage of eligible expenses related to a designated program.
- Funding covers up to 100% of eligible expenses directly associated with professional development.
- Eligible costs include registration, transportation, accommodation, food, sundries, and other reasonable and necessary expenses.
- The total grant amount available under this program is capped at $5,000.
- Capital expenses such as equipment purchases are not eligible for funding.
- Funding is contingent upon submission and approval of detailed expenditure reporting.
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This grant provides financial support for professional development programs conducted by Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) in Toronto. Artists from Alberta can apply for funding support to enhance their management skills through structured developmental courses.
- Participation in Canada's Music Incubator's Artist Manager Program for professional development.
- Coverage of registration costs for the Artist Manager Program.
- Funding for round-trip transportation and local travel arrangements related to the program.
- Support for accommodation and per diem expenses while attending the program.
- Inclusion of other essential expenses deemed reasonable and necessary by the AFA.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's residency, status, and project alignment.
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open work or study permit from within Canada.
- The applicant must have had their primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying.
- The applicant must ordinarily live in Alberta for at least six months of each year, with exceptions for formal programs of study.
- The applicant must be in good standing with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA), with no open or outstanding projects or reporting requirements.
- Previous grant recipients must have all final reporting approved by the AFA before new applications are accepted.
- The applicant must not be incorporated under provincial or federal legislation.
- The applicant cannot apply for or receive funding for multiple projects at the same time, either as an individual or as part of an ensemble, collective, or collaboration.
- The applicant can only receive this grant once during their career.
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To be eligible for this music grant, applicants must represent diverse communities, with a strong focus on creating an inclusive and accessible program. Key eligibility criteria include being a resident of Alberta, which encompasses:- Being a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a Protected Person with an open work or study permit from inside Canada.- Having had your primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying.- Ordinarily living in Alberta for at least six months of each year, except when attending a formal program of study.Applicants are required to be in good standing with the AFA, ensuring all previous projects and reporting requirements are completed. Previous grant recipients need to have their final reports approved. Additionally, applicants cannot be incorporated under provincial or federal legislation, and cannot apply or receive funding for multiple projects at the same time as an individual or as part of an ensemble, collective, or collaboration. The grant can be received only once during an applicant's career.
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This grant is focused on individual Alberta artist-managers, excluding companies and other types of organizations from applying. The restrictions ensure the support is directed toward individual artists rather than incorporated entities.
- Incorporated companies under provincial or federal legislation are not eligible.
- Organizations, ensembles, collectives, or collaborations cannot apply.
- Individuals involved in more than one project seeking AFA funding simultaneously.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly associated with participating in Canada Music Incubator’s (CMI) Artist Manager Program.
- Registration costs for the program.
- Round-trip transportation to/from Alberta and Toronto, ON.
- Local transportation and accommodation in Toronto.
- Food, sundries, and per diems.
- Other expenses and supplies considered reasonable and necessary by the AFA.
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This grant is available to individual residents of Alberta who meet the specified eligibility criteria set by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA). The AFA ensures that applicants have resided in Alberta for a substantial period to qualify for funding.
- Applicants must be individuals who are residents of Alberta, Canada.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to assess their potential impact, feasibility, and the applicant's ability to execute the project.
- The impact of the project on both the applicant and the provincial music sector in Alberta.
- How the project enhances both the capacity of the applicant and the provincial music sector.
- The appropriateness of the project budget.
- The ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed project.
- Applicant's achievements to date.
- Applicant's personal objectives.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant must be used for the purposes outlined in the application, and changes require prior approval from the AFA.
- If the full grant amount is not received, recipients are still required to complete the project as proposed unless funds are returned.
- Funding recipients have to acknowledge AFA support in any publicity related to the project.
- Applicants must have no open or outstanding reporting obligations with AFA to be eligible for new funding.
- The AFA may audit a recipient’s financial records to ensure proper use of funds.
- A complete final report is mandatory to confirm that the funds were spent as proposed.
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jason.flammia@gov.ab.ca
780-415-0297
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