AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding

Who is eligible?

The AFA embraces diversity and provides equitable program access to all, not limited by any barriers of discrimination. Artists from various backgrounds can apply, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person residing in Alberta for at least a year prior to application. You must primarily live in Alberta at least six months a year, unless attending a formal study program. Applicants and any ensembles should not be incorporated under provincial or federal laws. Also, you must be in good standing with the AFA, with no pending projects or reports, and you can only receive this grant once in your career.

Who is not eligible

This grant opportunity is designed for individual artists and curators rather than businesses or organizations. The eligibility criteria emphasize personal artistic development within Alberta's community.

• Incorporated companies and organizations under provincial or federal legislation are not eligible.
• Ensembles and collectives that do not meet the individual membership criteria are excluded.
• Entities involved in applied arts such as gaming, architecture, interior design, commercial photography, graphic arts and design, and fashion design cannot apply.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses directly related to the residency in New York.

• Residency costs.
• International transportation.
• Local transportation and accommodation.
• Food, sundries, and per diems.
• Other expenses and supplies considered reasonable and necessary by the AFA.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically available for individual artists and curators residing in the province of Alberta, Canada. The eligibility is limited to Alberta residents to support local talent and artistic contributions within the province.

• Residents of Alberta, Canada.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Applicants can only receive this grant once during their career.
• Applications must be submitted through the GATE online application system, and applicants will require a GATE username and password.
• Applicants who choose to submit for the ISCP Residency are not allowed to submit another project grant submission at the same time.
• The deadline for submission is strictly enforced, and accommodations are only made if the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend.
• If funded, applicants must undertake the project as proposed in their original project description.
• Successful recipients will be notified generally between four to six months from the application deadline.
• A complete and satisfactory final report must be submitted to GATE, demonstrating that funding was spent on the proposed activities.
• Applicants must acknowledge the AFA for financial support in any publicity related to the project.