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Arts & Culture Festival Funding
Support for community arts and culture festivals
Latest source updateLast Update: August 11, 2026Latest change: The Festival Funding page now shows only the January 1 submission deadline, and the August 1 intake date was removed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 11, 2026
Latest change: The Festival Funding page now shows only the January 1 submission deadline, and the August 1 intake date was removed.
Festival Funding deadline updated
The Arts & Culture Festival Funding page now shows only the first business day after January 1 as the submission deadline; the August 1 intake date was removed. The page also removed the note stating that applicants’ requests would not be considered under other City grant processes, which slightly changes the application instructions.
Funding available
$ 14,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Overview
Arts & Culture Festival Funding supports community groups and non-profit groups or societies located within the community for arts and culture festivals. It offers up to 50% of an applicant’s budget, to a maximum of $14,000 per grant, for public festivals, performances, and related event 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
Funds Providers
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
- Public festivals, including ethnic festivals
- Festivals with a variety of activities or performances planned
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Your organization/group’s detailed budget for the event
- A current financial statement
- A list of your board of directors
Official resources
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
- Funding cannot form the basis for hosting the event.
Eligible geographic areas
- Within the community
Selection criteria
- Applicants must demonstrate that a variety of activities or performances are planned.
- The festival, including ethnic festivals, must be open to the public.
- The festival must be publicized both locally and regionally.
- The Committee evaluates the entertainment value of the event, the cultural /artistic benefit to the community, and its ability to attract visitors to the area.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the event budget.
- Gather the current financial statement and board list.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application and required documents by the posted deadline.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- Applications are reviewed by the committee after the deadline.
- Applicants are notified following the committee’s decision.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts & Culture Festival Funding Program
What is the Arts & Culture Festival Funding?
Arts & Culture Festival Funding supports community groups and non-profit groups or societies located within the community for arts and culture festivals. It offers up to 50% of an applicant’s budget, to a maximum of $14,000 per grant, for public festivals, performances, and related event 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?
Public festivals, including ethnic festivals
Festivals with a variety of activities or performances planned
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts & Culture Festival Funding?
You can contact City of Grande Prairie by email at grants@cityofgp.com or by phone at 780-538-0300.
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