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Project Grant Program – Organizations
One-time project funding for Calgary arts organizations
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $30,000 in one-time project funding for registered non-profit arts organizations in Calgary. It supports research, creation, production, presentation, dissemination, and organizational development projects in any artistic discipline.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Calgary
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and artistic development.
- Creation, production, presentation, or dissemination of artistic work.
- Development of new or adapted organizational practices.
- Cross-sector collaboration and creative economy initiatives.
Documents Needed
- Organizational profile
- Project description
- Project budget
- Budget support materials
- Project timeline and support material
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit arts organizations.
- Provincial arts service organizations.
- Organizations located in Calgary.
- Organizations outside Calgary with strong Calgary access and ties.
Who is not eligible
- Individual artists or collectives.
- For-profit businesses or corporations.
- Organizations without a primary arts mandate.
- Post-secondary institutions.
- Civic partners and city-funded operational organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees, salaries and wages directly related to the project.
- Professional, technical, and elder/knowledge keeper fees.
- Materials, supplies, documentation, and marketing costs.
- Travel, accommodation, space rental, and equipment rental or purchase needed for the project.
- Accessibility expenses and small infrastructure upgrades linked to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt or loan repayment.
- Regular operating expenses, including rent, mortgage, and utilities.
- Existing staff salaries not directly tied to the project.
- Major capital purchases or building renovations.
- Activities that are illegal, discriminatory, fundraising, contests, or political campaigning.
Eligible geographic areas
- Calgary
- Organizations outside Calgary that can demonstrate strong access to Calgary audiences and ongoing ties to the city
Selection criteria
- Artistic impact.
- Community connection.
- Planning quality.
- Equal weighting applies to all three considerations.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or log in to an organizational account on the online grant platform.
- Complete and update your organizational profile.
- Make sure the account is set up for the organization, not an individual.
- Step 2: Start the application.
- Find the program under Open Opportunities.
- Open a draft application and save your work as you go.
- Step 3: Complete the required form sections.
- Enter project details, budget, timeline, and support material.
- Upload budget support and any required attachments.
- Step 4: Validate and submit.
- Use the platform’s validation check to review missing items.
- Submit before the deadline and wait for email confirmation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by peer assessment committees and staff.
- Applications are scored against the program considerations.
- Funding decisions are made from the highest-scoring applications until funds are exhausted.
- Successful applicants receive a funding agreement to sign and return before payment.
- Final reporting is required after project completion.
Additional information
- Support is available for applicants with accessibility, language, or cultural barriers.
- Optional feedback on draft applications is available before April 22, 2026.
- Successful applicants must sign and return an investment agreement to receive funding.
- Final reports are required after the project ends.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Project Grant Program – Organizations Program
What is the Project Grant Program – Organizations?
This program provides up to $30,000 in one-time project funding for registered non-profit arts organizations in Calgary. It supports research, creation, production, presentation, dissemination, and organizational development projects in any artistic discipline.
How much funding can be received?
Project Grant Program – Organizations Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Project Grant Program – Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Project Grant Program – Organizations program, you must:
Registered non-profit arts organization
Located in or serving Calgary
Arts-focused mandate
What expenses are eligible under Project Grant Program – Organizations?
Research and artistic development.
Creation, production, presentation, or dissemination of artistic work.
Development of new or adapted organizational practices.
Cross-sector collaboration and creative economy initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Project Grant Program – Organizations?
You can contact Calgary Arts Development (CADA) by email at perpetual.atife@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or by phone at 4032645330.
Where is the Project Grant Program – Organizations available?
The Project Grant Program – Organizations program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Project Grant Program – Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Project Grant Program – Organizations is a Grant and Funding