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AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta visual arts and new media projects
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 18,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $18,000 for Alberta visual arts and new media projects. Supports art production, marketing, research, and training or career development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Art production for visual arts or new media work
- Marketing and audience development activities
- Research to support a visual arts or new media project
- Training and career development activities
Documents Needed
- Artistic resume
- Project description
- Images of completed work
- Resumes of co-owners
- Supporting documents for commission or training projects
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual Alberta artists
- Arts administrators in Alberta
- Ensembles or collectives with Alberta-based co-owners
Who is not eligible
- Applicants or collectives incorporated under provincial or federal legislation
- Applicants with open or outstanding AFA projects or reporting
Eligible expenses
- Artist and technician fees, commission fees, and royalties
- Production materials and supplies
- Promotion, publicity, travel, and accommodation
- Tuition or training fees
- Subsistence costs and other reasonable project expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital purchases and studio construction or renovations
- Renting or buying equipment with long-term use beyond the project
- Recreational training projects
- Thesis exhibitions, graduate films, and similar course components
- Ongoing contracts or expenses already incurred before application
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Impact on the applicant and the artistic genre in Alberta
- Artistic, educational, or promotional merit
- Appropriateness of the budget and partner commitment
- Ability to carry out the proposed project
- Training, experience, expertise, and past achievements
How to apply
1
Register on GATE Front Office
- First-time applicants must request a GATE Front Office username and password by emailing the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) at registrationafa@gov.ab.ca at least five business days before the application deadline.
- Include your legal name, the funding opportunity you are applying to, and your email address in the email.
2
Prepare Application Documents
- Prepare personal and contact details, ensuring information is up-to-date and complete.
- Draft a project description including objectives, timeline, and expected outcomes.
- List all principal artists involved in the project and assure their Alberta residency.
- Create a detailed project budget, including all projected expenditures and non-AFA revenue sources.
- Compile necessary attachments such as artistic resumes, project descriptions, and work samples.
- Gather additional documentation, if applicable, such as marketing plans, official invitations, and letters of reference.
3
Complete Online Application
- Log into the GATE Front Office online application system.
- Complete the online forms, providing all required information and attaching relevant documents.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the application before submission.
4
Submit Application
- Submit your completed application through the GATE Front Office by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
- Note that if the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or weekend, it will be extended to the next working day.
5
Confirmation of Submission
Receive confirmation of your submission through GATE Front Office.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel.
- Recommendations are reviewed by the AFA board of directors.
- Successful applicants are notified after board approval.
- Funding recipients must complete the project as proposed.
- Final reporting is required after the project.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted twice per year.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge AFA support in project publicity.
- General panel comments are shared after decisions are made.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding Program
What is the AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding?
Provides up to $18,000 for Alberta visual arts and new media projects. Supports art production, marketing, research, and training or career development.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $18,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding program, you must:
Resident of Alberta
In good standing with AFA
Project co-owners meet criteria
What expenses are eligible under AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding?
Art production for visual arts or new media work
Marketing and audience development activities
Research to support a visual arts or new media project
Training and career development activities
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at registrationafa@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-415-0288.
Where is the AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding available?
The AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding is a Grant and Funding