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AFA — Summer School Project Funding
Support for residence-based summer arts schools
Latest source updateLast Update: May 14, 2026Latest change: The Summer School Project Funding page now shows a new structure, with deadline and application guidance changes visible.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Latest change: The Summer School Project Funding page now shows a new structure, with deadline and application guidance changes visible.
AFA Summer School Funding Updated
The Summer School Project Funding content now appears under a new title and reorganized page structure, with clearer application guidance and attachments information visible. Deadline-related content also changed, including the removal of an extended-deadline notice and updated opportunity listings. Eligibility and funding terms appear largely the same overall, but the page now presents the program details differently and includes some revised support and portal links. The main changes are concentrated in timeline, application process, and scope presentation rather than in core funding amounts or applicant rules.
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- GATE Front Office registration form
- Organization registration details
- Board of directors list
- Most recent annual financial statement
- Partnership agreement, if applicable
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Merit of curriculum
- Merit of marketing plan
- Impact on participants
- Applicant’s history of providing training programs
- Ability to carry out the project
How to apply
- Step 1
- Request GATE Front Office access if needed.
- First-time applicants must request a username and password at least five business days before the deadline.
- Step 2
- Complete the online application in GATE Front Office.
- Fill in the required profile, organization, budget, revenue, and contact information.
- Step 3
- Upload the required attachments and support materials in GATE Front Office.
- Include any partnership documents or other required program-specific files.
- Step 4
- Review the submission summary and correct any missing fields.
- Submit the application online before 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
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
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