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Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
Last Update: February 2, 2026
Edmonton, AB
Supports nonprofit arts operations and year-round programming
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Edmonton
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
- Municipal
Overview
Operating and programming investments support Edmonton non-profit arts organizations and arts programming. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and supported activities may include artistic creation, production, presentation, sector support, and public participation in the arts.
Activities funded
- Artistic creation activities
- Artistic production activities
- Presentation of arts and culture programming
- Activities that support specific artistic sectors or disciplines
- Activities that encourage public participation in the arts
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,000
Year-long contemporary dance season with workshops and accessible performances
$ 49,500
Indigenous and newcomer storytelling program with workshops and staged readings
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- Applicant is a not-for-profit organization.
- For operating support: the organization’s primary mandate is arts and culture.
- For operating support: a significant portion of programming, services, governance, and operations occurs within Edmonton.
- For programming support: the organization delivers regular arts programming that benefits Edmontonians.
- For programming support: activities contribute to Edmonton’s arts and cultural landscape.
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit arts and culture organizations in Edmonton (operating support)
- Not-for-profit organizations offering regular arts programming benefiting Edmontonians (programming support)
Who is not eligible
- For operating support: organizations whose primary mandate is not in arts and culture
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Edmonton, Alberta
How to apply
Step 1: First-time applicant outreach
- Contact the program administrator before applying if this is your first application.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Consideration for multi-year investments may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contacts
grants@edmontonarts.ca
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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