AFA — Music Individual Project Funding

Who is eligible?

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.

Who is not eligible

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.

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

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.