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AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
AB, Canada
Funding up to $18,000 for Alberta artists' music projects
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 3, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 4, 2025
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
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The Alberta Foundation for the Arts provides up to $18,000 in funding to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or ensembles by financing specific music projects. Eligible activities include art production, marketing, research, and training or career development.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The AFA - Music Individual Project Funding provides substantial financial support to encourage the growth and development of artists in Alberta through various stages of their projects. The funding modalities are designed to facilitate comprehensive project management from initiation to completion.
- Funding up to $18,000 can cover 100% of eligible direct project expenses.
- Coverage includes session musician fees, commission fees, production, and royalties for art production projects.
- Marketing expenses and publicity costs are eligible under the grant for marketing projects.
- Tuition or training fees are funded under training and career development categories.
- Basic living and subsistence expenses, including housing, local transport, food, childcare, and dependent care, are capped at $3,000 per month.
- Other necessary expenses and supplies may be considered reasonable and necessary by the AFA.
- Funding does not cover capital purchases, ongoing activity contracts, or expenses incurred prior to application submission.
- The funding must be returned if the project cannot be completed as proposed or if reporting requirements are not met.
- Applicants are required to acknowledge AFA support in all related publicity materials.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant supports projects and activities focused on the artistic development of individual Alberta artists through funding specific music-related endeavors. These initiatives encompass the entire spectrum of music creation, from production to marketing and career development.
- Art production including composition projects, demo recording projects not intended for sale, and commercial recording projects intended for sale.
- Marketing initiatives that promote or advertise music works or develop audience engagement, such as the promotion of commercial releases and costs for performances by invitation.
- Research activities supporting or resulting in the development of a music project.
- Training and career development, including workshops, master classes, retreats, mentorship programs, and professional courses of study in performance or recording arts.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for individual project funding requires the applicant to meet specific residency and status criteria.
- The applicant must be 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, with an exception for attending a formal program 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 obligations.
- 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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Individuals eligible to apply for this funding opportunity include:1. Residents of Alberta: Applicants must have their primary residence in Alberta and meet one of the following criteria: - Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a Protected Person with an open work or study permit from within Canada. - Have lived primarily in Alberta for at least one full year prior to applying. - Ordinarily reside in Alberta for at least six months each year, exceptions made for formal education purposes.2. Diverse Groups Encouraged: The AFA encourages applications from individuals representing diverse communities, including: - Indigenous peoples - Racialized communities - Women - People with disabilities - 2SLGBTQIA+ community3. Compliance with AFA: Applicants must be in good standing with the AFA. This means: - No open or outstanding projects or reports. - Any previous grant reporting requirements must be approved by the AFA before submitting a new application.4. Restrictions: - Applicants, including ensembles or collectives, must not be incorporated under provincial or federal legislation. - Principal artists cannot simultaneously apply for or receive funding for multiple projects as individuals or as members of various groups.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant is specifically targeted to individual artists and collectives in Alberta for specific music projects. It is not available to incorporated companies or for-profit industries.
- Incorporated companies under provincial or federal legislation.
- For-profit industries seeking funding for business development rather than artistic projects.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant supports expenses directly related to the implementation of the proposed music project.
- Session musician fees.
- Commission fees for creating specific works.
- Production costs.
- Royalties.
- Promotion and publicity expenses for marketing projects.
- Tuition or training fees for career development projects.
- Transportation and accommodation expenses.
- Administration and contract fees.
- Basic living/subsistence expenses up to $3,000/month.
- Other reasonable and necessary expenses and supplies as considered by the AFA.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to individuals residing in Alberta, Canada. Eligibility requires applicants to have their primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year prior to applying.
- Individuals residing in Alberta, Canada.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to assess their potential impact and feasibility.
- The impact of the project on both the applicant and the artistic genre in Alberta.
- The artistic, educational, or promotional merit of the project.
- The appropriateness of the project budget, showing commitment from all partners as applicable.
- The ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed project.
- The applicant's artistic and technical ability to carry out the proposed project.
- The applicant's level of training, experience, and expertise.
- The applicant's performance and achievements to date.
- The applicant's personal objectives for the project.
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Registration on GATE Front Office
- First-time applicants must email registrationafa@gov.ab.ca to obtain a GATE Front Office username and password at least five business days prior to the deadline.
- Provide your legal name, the funding opportunity, and your email address.
- Once received, use these credentials to log in to the GATE Front Office system.
- Step 2: Application Preparation
- Review eligibility criteria to ensure compliance.
- Prepare required documents, such as a detailed project description, artist resume, and any relevant audio or written materials.
- Ensure that your project is well defined in terms of objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.
- Step 3: Complete Online Application
- Access the GATE Front Office online application form.
- Fill in Applicant Information, Contact Information, General Information, and Project Description sections.
- Provide listings of Principal Artists, detailed Project Expenses, and Project Revenue.
- E-sign the Individual Applicant Agreement.
- Upload mandatory attachments as per your project type.
- Step 4: Submission
- Review your application to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Submit your application through the GATE Front Office before the deadline: March 3, 2025, or September 2, 2025.
- Ensure submission is made prior to the commencement of the project.
- Step 5: Post-Submission
- Receive confirmation of submission from the GATE Front Office.
- Retain confirmation emails and application number for your records.
- Step 6: Await Notification
- Grant recommendations are generally notified within four to six months after application deadlines.
- Monitor the AFA’s Adjudication page for general comments and updates.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The AFA funding is not guaranteed even if the eligibility criteria are met, as applications are assessed on merit and available budget.
- Funding is intended for the specific purposes described in the application, and significant changes to the project require pre-approval by submitting a request to AFA.
- If the project description is oral due to Indigenous traditions, applicants can contact the Arts Development Consultant for guidance.
- First-time applicants are recommended to request their GATE Front Office credentials at least five business days before the application deadline.
- The application process is conducted entirely online through the GATE Front Office system, and applicants must ensure that their submission is complete and timely.
- Feedback from previous adjudication panels is available and may provide insights for improving applications.
- Grant funds must be returned if the project is not completed as planned or reporting requirements are not met.
grant_single_labels|contact
780-415-0297
