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Arts Management Systems Funding
Improve arts organizations operational management systems
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Funding of up to $20,000 supports arts organizations to research, implement, or upgrade operational management systems. Eligible activities include financial systems upgrades, CRM integrations, digital infrastructure improvements, and non-cosmetic website infrastructure upgrades.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Researching operational management system needs and options
- Implementing new operational management systems to improve productivity
- Upgrading or integrating existing systems (e.g., finance, CRM, ticketing/registration)
- Digitizing and streamlining internal administrative workflows
- Strengthening digital operational infrastructure and asset management
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without a valid CRA charitable business number
Eligible expenses
- Upgrades to financial systems and accounting/financial processes
- CRM integrations and upgrades
- Artistic planning software and collaboration tools
- Digital infrastructure and digital asset management systems upgrades
- Non-cosmetic website infrastructure upgrades (business/technical)
- Patron, ticketing/registration, and member management integrations
- Human resource systems upgrades
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cosmetic-only website upgrades
Eligible geographic areas
- Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta (including Calgary and surrounding area)
- Banff
- Canmore
- Drumheller
- Medicine Hat
- Lethbridge
- Red Deer
Additional information
- The program will not be offered in 2025 due to other funding priorities.
- This program is a modification of the previous Capacity Development funding program.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Management Systems Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Management Systems 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 Management Systems Funding?
Funding of up to $20,000 supports arts organizations to research, implement, or upgrade operational management systems. Eligible activities include financial systems upgrades, CRM integrations, digital infrastructure improvements, and non-cosmetic website infrastructure upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Management Systems Funding Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Management Systems Funding program?
To be eligible for the Arts Management Systems Funding program, you must:
Registered charity (CRA charitable number)
Operational management systems project
What expenses are eligible under Arts Management Systems Funding?
Researching operational management system needs and options
Implementing new operational management systems to improve productivity
Upgrading or integrating existing systems (e.g., finance, CRM, ticketing/registration)
Digitizing and streamlining internal administrative workflows
Strengthening digital operational infrastructure and asset management
Where is the Arts Management Systems Funding available?
The Arts Management Systems Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Arts Management Systems Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Management Systems Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Management Systems Funding?
Arts Management Systems Funding is funded by Rozsa Foundation
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