Closed
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Closed support for cultural industry projects
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2024
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant is closed and no longer accepting applications. It previously supported new projects in books and magazine publishing, film production, and sound recording.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Research
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New projects in books and magazine publishing.
- New projects in film production.
- New projects in sound recording.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Book publishers
- Magazine publishers
- Sound recording companies
- Film production companies
Who is not eligible
- Self-published projects
- Corporate or agency newsletters
- Corporate video productions
Eligible expenses
- Transportation and accommodation
- Royalties or licenses
- Editing fees
- Administration and contract fees
- Promotion, publicity, and production costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application date
- Costs already covered by other AMF or Alberta Foundation for the Arts grants
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed by an expert panel.
- Projects are evaluated on organizational and fiscal responsibility.
- Projects are evaluated on organizational enhancement.
- Projects are evaluated on cultural mandate.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Review the program guidelines before applying.
- Step 2: Create an online profile
- New applicants must complete the Front Office Registration form.
- Email the form to obtain login credentials.
- Step 3: Complete the application package
- Log in to the Online Grant Application System.
- Prepare the application and required supporting documents.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Submit the application and supporting documents through the Online Grant Application System by June 1 at 11:59 pm.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by department staff for eligibility.
- An expert panel evaluates eligible applications and makes funding recommendations.
- Applicants are notified in writing after recommendations are approved.
- Recipients must submit a post-project report through the online system.
Additional information
- The program is closed and no longer accepting applications.
- Previously eligible projects may be considered under other Cultural Industries Grants or the Alberta Made Screen Industries Program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant Program
What is the Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant?
The Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant is closed and no longer accepting applications. It previously supported new projects in books and magazine publishing, film production, and sound recording.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant program, you must:
Registered and in good standing
Based in Alberta
Majority owned by Alberta residents
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant?
New projects in books and magazine publishing.
New projects in film production.
New projects in sound recording.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant?
You can contact Government of Alberta or by phone at 780-422-8584.
Where is the Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant available?
The Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant is a Grant and Funding