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
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
- 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
Selection criteria
- Organizational ability and good financial management.
- Entertainment value of the event.
- Cultural or artistic benefit to the community.
- Ability to attract visitors to the area.
- Complete application submission.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts & Culture Festival Funding Program
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