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AFA — Summer School Project Funding
Support for residence-based summer arts schools
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Funding of up to 40% supports organizations delivering residence-based summer arts schools in Alberta. Eligible projects include multi-day arts camps with workshops, supervision, meals, overnight accommodation, and youth participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Artists / creatives
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Residence-based art-intensive summer school programs
- Multi-day arts camps with workshops and hands-on training
- Youth arts training with professional artists and instructors
- Programs that encourage creative process learning and province-wide participation
Documents Needed
- Organization registration details
- Board of directors list
- Most recent annual financial statement
- Program description and schedule
- Partner agreement, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit arts organizations
- Organizations with residence-based summer arts programming experience
- Collaborative applications from two or more eligible organizations
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- Commercial enterprises
- Schools
- Groups not at arm’s length from municipalities, commercial enterprises, or schools
- Organizations primarily engaged in competition-based activity
Eligible expenses
- Administration and programming costs
- Instructor, artist, and supervisory staff fees
- Promotional and communications costs
- Accommodation, food, and lodging
- Materials, supplies, and equipment rental
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already funded by AFA or started before application
- Facility costs, permanent staff salaries, and overhead covered by the institution
- Alcohol, GST, amortization, and fundraising costs
- Buildings, property purchases, construction, or renovations
- Applied arts, variety acts, competitive performances, and social event activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Province-wide participation is encouraged
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel.
- Projects are assessed against program criteria and compared with other applications.
- Recommendations go to the AFA board of directors for approval.
- Successful applicants are notified after board approval.
- Final reports and funding conditions apply after approval.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit only one application per arts discipline.
- Successful recipients are usually notified 4 to 6 months after the deadline.
- Funding recipients must acknowledge AFA support in project publicity whenever possible.
- The AFA may request interim reports or additional information during review or after approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Summer School Project Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AFA — Summer School Project Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AFA — Summer School Project Funding?
Funding of up to 40% supports organizations delivering residence-based summer arts schools in Alberta. Eligible projects include multi-day arts camps with workshops, supervision, meals, overnight accommodation, and youth participation.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — Summer School Project Funding Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AFA — Summer School Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the AFA — Summer School Project Funding program, you must:
Registered not-for-profit organization
At least one year in operation
Experience with residence-based arts programming
What expenses are eligible under AFA — Summer School Project Funding?
Residence-based art-intensive summer school programs
Multi-day arts camps with workshops and hands-on training
Youth arts training with professional artists and instructors
Programs that encourage creative process learning and province-wide participation
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — Summer School Project Funding?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at justina.verboom@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-3250.
Where is the AFA — Summer School Project Funding available?
The AFA — Summer School Project Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AFA — Summer School Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AFA — Summer School Project Funding is a Grant and Funding