Open
AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta visual arts and new media projects
Last Update: April 10, 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.
/100
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
- All legal structures
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual 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 — 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