Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 14,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 1, 2026
Location
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The program supports festival funding for community groups in Grande Prairie. It provides up to 50% of eligible festival budget costs, to a maximum of $14,000 per grant, for public festivals and related activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Grande Prairie
- 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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community festival organization and delivery.
- Public festivals, including ethnic festivals.
- Events featuring a variety of activities or performances.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed event budget
- Current financial statement
- List of board directors
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit groups and societies
- Community groups
- Organizations planning public festivals
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered non-profits, unless applying under an eligible umbrella organization.
- Groups that do not operate year-round.
Eligible expenses
- Festival-related costs identified in the application budget.
- Expenses for the specific purpose stated in the application.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not identified for the specific purpose stated in the application.
- Festival funding that would serve as the main basis for hosting the event.
Eligible geographic areas
- Grande Prairie, Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the committee after the deadline.
- Funding is approved based on available funds.
- Applicants are notified after the committee’s decision.
- Committee decisions are final and grants may be conditional.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed twice a year, subject to available funds.
- The committee meets about one month after the deadline.
- Successful applicants will be notified after the committee decision.
- Committee decisions are final, and grants may be conditional.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts & Culture Festival Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts & Culture Festival 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 Arts & Culture Festival Funding?
The program supports festival funding for community groups in Grande Prairie. It provides up to 50% of eligible festival budget costs, to a maximum of $14,000 per grant, for public festivals and related activities.
How much funding can be received?
Arts & Culture Festival Funding Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $14,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Arts & Culture Festival Funding program?
To be eligible for the Arts & Culture Festival Funding program, you must:
Non-profit group or society
Year-round community activity
Public festival with budget and financial statement
What expenses are eligible under Arts & Culture Festival Funding?
Community festival organization and delivery.
Public festivals, including ethnic festivals.
Events featuring a variety of activities or performances.
Where is the Arts & Culture Festival Funding available?
The Arts & Culture Festival Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Arts & Culture Festival Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts & Culture Festival Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Arts & Culture Festival Funding?
Arts & Culture Festival Funding is funded by City of Grande Prairie