How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 18000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-09-04T05:59:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding?

AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding is funded by Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)

What are AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must not be incorporated under provincial or federal legislation. All members of an ensemble, collective, or collaboration must meet the individual eligibility criteria.

AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding

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$18,000 support for Alberta literary arts projects

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Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)

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The grant offers up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or artist ensembles through funding for specific literary arts projects. Eligible activities include art production, marketing, research, training, and career development within designated literary genres.

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This grant provides clear guidelines for how funds are allocated, ensuring recipients understand eligible and ineligible expenses and reporting requirements.

Grants of up to $18,000 can be awarded covering eligible expenses directly related to project execution.
Funding may cover up to 100% of artistic fees, promotion, travel, training fees, and basic living expenses up to $3,000 per month.
Ineligible expenses include costs for publication, capital purchases, recreational training projects, and expenses incurred prior to application.
Recipients are required to submit a detailed final report verifying use of funds in accordance with the approved project description.
Fund return is mandatory if the project cannot be completed, if reporting requirements are unmet, or for unused portions of the grant.
Grant recipients must acknowledge the Alberta Foundation for the Arts in all publicity related to the project.
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts may audit financial records to ensure proper use of funds.

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This grant supports individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or ensembles in carrying out specific literary projects. It focuses on various artistic endeavors such as art production, marketing, research, and career development initiatives.

Development and creation of works in eligible literary genres like novels, short fiction, poetry, and more.
Marketing activities including promotional reading tours, book launches, and online marketing initiatives.
Research activities that involve experimentation, exploration, and primary materials investigation for new literary works.
Training and career development through workshops, master classes, retreats, and mentorship programs.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's residency and compliance with organizational status guidelines.

The applicant must be a resident of Alberta, meaning they are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open work or study permit from inside 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, except for attending a formal program of study.
The applicant must be in good standing with the AFA, with no open or outstanding projects or reporting requirements.
Previous grant recipients must ensure all final reporting has been approved by the AFA before new applications are accepted.
Applicants, including ensembles or collectives, must not be incorporated under either provincial or federal legislation.
All members of an ensemble, collective, or collaboration must meet the individual eligibility criteria.
Principal artists cannot apply and/or receive funding for multiple projects at the same time, whether as an individual or a member of various ensembles, collectives, or collaborations.

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The AFA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs. To be eligible for individual project funding, applicants must:1. Be residents of Alberta, defined as: - Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit from inside Canada. - Having had their primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying. - Ordinarily living in Alberta for at least six months of each year, with exceptions for formal study programs.2. Be in good standing with the AFA, having no open or outstanding projects or reporting.3. Not be incorporated under either provincial or federal legislation.4. Include all principal artists in the application for ensembles, collectives, and collaborations.5. Be free from applying and/or receiving funding for multiple projects simultaneously, whether individually or as part of different ensembles, collectives, or collaborations.Additionally, the AFA encourages applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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This grant opportunity is specifically focused on supporting individual Alberta artists and does not extend to companies or incorporated organizations. As such, the grant is not available to any business entities, ensuring that the funding is directed towards individual creative pursuits within the literary arts.

Incorporated companies either under provincial or federal legislation.
Organizations with legal company status, such as corporations or partnerships.

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This grant supports various expenses essential for executing a literary arts project successfully, up to a cap of $18,000.

Artist fees
Commission fees
Promotion and publicity costs
Transportation and accommodation expenses
Tuition or training fees
Royalties
Administration and contract fees
Basic living/subsistence expenses, including housing, local transportation, food, child care, and dependent care, up to $3,000/month
Other expenses and supplies deemed reasonable and necessary by the AFA

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This grant is specifically for individuals who are residents of the province of Alberta. It is intended to support the unique contributions of Alberta artists and does not extend eligibility to those residing outside of this geographical region.

Individuals whose primary residence is in Alberta, Canada.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure they meet the artistic and developmental goals set by the AFA.

Impact of the project on both the applicant and the artistic genre in Alberta.
The artistic, educational, or promotional merit of the project.
Appropriateness of the project budget, showing commitment from all partners as applicable.
Ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed project.
Applicant's artistic and technical ability to carry out the proposed project.
Level of training, experience, and expertise of the applicant.
Applicant's literary performance and achievements to date.
Personal objectives of the applicant.

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

Step 1: Preliminary Registration
Email registrationafa@gov.ab.ca at least five business days prior to the application deadline to request a GATE Front Office username and password.
Provide your legal name, the funding opportunity you are applying to, and your email address in the email.
Step 2: Prepare Application
Log into the GATE Front Office system using the credentials provided by AFA.
Complete the online formlets including applicant information, general information, project description, principal artists, individual applicant agreement, project expenses, and project revenue.
Prepare and upload necessary attachments such as artistic resumes, detailed project description, writing samples, marketing plans, and any other required supporting documents.
Step 3: Submit Application
Review the completed application for completeness and accuracy.
Submit the application through the GATE Front Office before 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
If applicable, ensure that physical support materials are postmarked no later than the deadline date.
Step 4: Confirmation of Submission
Receive notification of submission from the GATE Front Office system.
Save the confirmation and application reference number for your records.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applicants are encouraged to submit their online application before the deadline to allow time for processing in the GATE Front Office system.
Successful recipients will typically be notified of board approval between four to six months after the application deadline.
Changes to projects after grant approval require written approval from the AFA before implementation.
Applicants must acknowledge the AFA's financial support in any publicity related to the project.
Final reports must include both financial accounting and samples or proof of work done or produced.