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Alberta Culture Days Grant
Funding for free Alberta culture events
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 for Alberta Culture Days celebration sites. It supports free, family-friendly cultural events, activities, and promotions in September.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts and culture programming in September
- Feature, Host, or Pop Up celebration site events
- Free public events and activities
- Online and/or in-person cultural programming
Documents Needed
- Sample proposal letter
- Budget template
- Frequently asked questions document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community nonprofit organizations
- First Nations and Métis Settlements in Alberta
- Universities, colleges, and institutes
- Eligible organizations registered under the listed Alberta or federal Acts
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- For-profit organizations and enterprises
- Individuals
- Organizations not registered under the eligible Acts
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete reporting on previous Alberta Culture funding
Eligible expenses
- Artist, workshop, and performance fees
- Event and workshop materials
- Marketing and communications costs
- Volunteer expenses, food and beverage, and technology costs
- Equipment rental and venue rental
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction, renovations, repairs, and major equipment purchases
- Alcohol, cannabis, and related expenses
- Faith-based or political activities
- Existing staff wages, personal expenses, and volunteer appreciation events
- Office and administration costs, including utilities, rent, and insurance
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through GATE Front Office.
- Applicants receive written notification of the decision.
- All decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
- Successful applicants must sign the grant agreement before funding is finalized.
- Recipients must complete final reporting and financial reporting after the project.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through GATE Front Office.
- Feature Site funding is limited to once every two years.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report and financial reporting through GATE Front Office.
- Recipients must acknowledge the Government of Alberta in promotional materials.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Culture Days Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Culture Days Grant. 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 Alberta Culture Days Grant?
This program provides up to $10,000 for Alberta Culture Days celebration sites. It supports free, family-friendly cultural events, activities, and promotions in September.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Culture Days Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Culture Days Grant program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Culture Days Grant program, you must:
Nonprofit organization in good standing
Alberta-based address
Culturally related September programming
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Culture Days Grant?
Arts and culture programming in September
Feature, Host, or Pop Up celebration site events
Free public events and activities
Online and/or in-person cultural programming
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Culture Days Grant?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women.
Where is the Alberta Culture Days Grant available?
The Alberta Culture Days Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Culture Days Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Culture Days Grant is a Grant and Funding