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AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta dance projects
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 18,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $18,000 for Alberta dance projects. Supports art production, marketing, research, and training or career development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Art production for a dance work
- Marketing activities for Alberta dance artists' work
- Research to develop a dance project
- Training and career development in dance or related fields
Documents Needed
- Artist resume or biography
- Resumes of all project co-owners
- Detailed project description
- Project expenses and revenue details
- Project-specific support materials, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta individual artists
- Alberta arts administrators
- Ensembles, collectives, and collaborations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants incorporated under provincial or federal legislation
- Applicants with open or outstanding AFA projects or reporting
- Project co-owners already tied to another open AFA project
Eligible expenses
- Artist and technician fees, commission fees, production costs, and promotion/publicity
- Travel and accommodation, tuition or training fees, royalties, and contract or administration fees
- Basic living expenses related to the project, up to $3,000 per month
- Other reasonable and necessary project expenses approved by the AFA
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital purchases, capital development, and studio construction or renovations
- Recreational training projects
- Course components that are part of a larger program of study
- Ongoing activity contracts or projects similar to usual commissioned work
- Expenses incurred before the application is submitted, including grant writer fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel after submission
- Panel recommendations are reviewed by the AFA board of directors
- Successful applicants are notified after board approval
- Funding recipients must follow the approved project description and report on results
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the GATE Front Office online system.
- Successful recipients are usually notified 4 to 6 months after the deadline.
- Funding recipients must acknowledge the AFA in project publicity whenever possible.
- Final reporting must be approved before new applications are accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding?
Provides up to $18,000 for Alberta dance projects. Supports art production, marketing, research, and training or career development.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding Funds up to $18,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding program, you must:
Must be an Alberta resident.
Must be in good standing with the AFA.
Applicant must not be incorporated.
What expenses are eligible under AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding?
Art production for a dance work
Marketing activities for Alberta dance artists' work
Research to develop a dance project
Training and career development in dance or related fields
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at danceAFA@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-415-1318.
Where is the AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding available?
The AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding is a Grant and Funding