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AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 18,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $18,000 to support Indigenous arts projects in Alberta. It funds artistic 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
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artistic and cultural production
- Marketing activities for Indigenous artists’ work
- Research for artistic or cultural project development
- Training and career development in Indigenous arts
Documents Needed
- Artistic resume
- Project description
- Project co-owners’ resumes
- Commission contract or marketing plan, if applicable
- Mentorship acceptance letter, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual Indigenous artists
- Arts administrators
- Ensembles, collectives, and collaborating artists
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not resident in Alberta
- Applicants not in good standing with the AFA
- Incorporated applicants
- Applicants with outstanding reporting or open projects
Eligible expenses
- Artist, technician, and commission fees
- Production, promotion, and publicity costs
- Travel, transportation, and accommodation
- Mentorship, tuition, royalties, and contract fees
- Basic living or subsistence expenses, up to $3,000 per month
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital purchases, construction, or renovations
- Recreational training projects
- Course components within a program of study
- Ongoing activity contracts or similar recurring work
- Expenses incurred before application submission, including grant writer fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Impact on the applicant and the artistic genre in Alberta
- Artistic, educational, or promotional merit
- Appropriateness of the project budget
- Ability to carry out the project
- Connection to Indigenous culture and community
How to apply
- Step 1: Register in GATE
- First-time applicants request a username and password by email.
- Provide your legal name, funding opportunity, and email address.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill in the required forms in GATE Front Office.
- Include project details, co-owners, expenses, and revenues.
- Step 3: Upload support material
- Attach the required documents and project support material.
- Use the email or mail options for files that cannot be uploaded.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Send the application through GATE by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.
- Ensure the application is complete before submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel.
- Panel recommendations go to the AFA board for final approval.
- Successful applicants are notified after board approval, usually in four to six months.
- Funding is not guaranteed for any project.
- Final reporting is required after the project.
Additional information
- Deadline dates: September 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027.
- Applications are accepted only through the GATE Front Office system.
- Successful recipients are generally notified four to six months after the deadline.
- Final reporting must be approved before new applications are accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding Program
What is the AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding?
This program provides up to $18,000 to support Indigenous arts projects in Alberta. It funds artistic production, marketing, research, and training or career development.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $18,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding program, you must:
Resident of Alberta
Good standing with the AFA
Individual or ensemble application
What expenses are eligible under AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding?
Artistic and cultural production
Marketing activities for Indigenous artists’ work
Research for artistic or cultural project development
Training and career development in Indigenous arts
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at IndigenousAFA@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding available?
The AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding is a Grant and Funding