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Arts Leadership Residency Funding - Alberta - Canada
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Arts Leadership Residency Funding

Paid leadership residency for racialized arts professionals
Rozsa Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 19, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

The program provides up to $20,000 to support a 6–12 month arts leadership residency. Funding is used exclusively to pay the Resident’s salary while they complete the placement with a Host arts organization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 19, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Undertaking an extended residency with a Host arts organization to build leadership experience (6 months full-time or 12 months part-time).

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Host arts organizations (registered charities in Canada)

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations that are not registered charities in Canada (when serving as the Host Organization outside Calgary/Treaty 7).

Eligible expenses

  • Resident salary (wages)

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Any expenses other than the Resident’s salary (wages)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Treaty 7 Region of Alberta
  • Host organizations elsewhere in Canada (must be a registered charity in Canada)

Processing and Agreement

  • The funder strives to notify applicants of results within six weeks of the application deadline.

Additional information

  • Applicants are encouraged to book a conversation at least four weeks before the planned deadline.
  • Funding decisions are typically communicated within six weeks after the application deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Leadership Residency Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Leadership Residency 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 Leadership Residency Funding?

The program provides up to $20,000 to support a 6–12 month arts leadership residency. Funding is used exclusively to pay the Resident’s salary while they complete the placement with a Host arts organization.

How much funding can be received?

Arts Leadership Residency Funding Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Arts Leadership Residency Funding program?

To be eligible for the Arts Leadership Residency Funding program, you must: Host arts organization applies Resident is Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour Residency is 6–12 months

What expenses are eligible under Arts Leadership Residency Funding?

Undertaking an extended residency with a Host arts organization to build leadership experience (6 months full-time or 12 months part-time).

Where is the Arts Leadership Residency Funding available?

The Arts Leadership Residency Funding program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the Arts Leadership Residency Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Arts Leadership Residency Funding is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Leadership Residency Funding?

Arts Leadership Residency Funding is funded by Rozsa Foundation

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