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AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding
Three-year operating support for arts service organizations
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating funding supports eligible member-based arts organizations in Alberta through a three-year commitment. It funds operations that advance an artistic discipline or sector, including administration, programming, salaries and fees, promotion, and maintenance of equipment and fixed assets.
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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
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Culture and Arts
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operations specific to the organization’s mandate, strategic and/or business plan, and activities described in the application and/or reporting.
- Educational, resource-based, promotional and advocacy services as the umbrella organization for an artistic discipline or sector.
Documents Needed
- Application Contact List
- Organization Applicant Agreement
- Completed Statement of Eligible Expenses form
- Current board list
- Current, board-approved business or strategic plan
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Member-based arts organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Arts service organizations serving a province-wide membership
Who is not eligible
- Organizations engaged primarily in competition-based activity.
Eligible expenses
- Administration
- Programming
- Salaries and fees
- Maintenance of equipment and fixed assets
- Promotion and other expenses required to fulfill the organization’s mandate
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Alcohol
- Amortization
- GST expenses
- Fundraising expenses
- Bad debt and other paper losses
- Capital expenses
Selection criteria
- Governance practices, fiscal responsibility, and arts mandate.
- Demonstrated successes in providing ongoing development of, support for, and advocacy on behalf of the identified arts discipline or sector.
- Strategies for the future.
How to apply
- Submit the application through the Grant Administration Tracking and Evaluation (GATE) Front Office online application system.
- First-time applicants must request a GATE Front Office username and password at least five business days prior to the application deadline.
- Complete the GATE Front Office Registration form and email it as an attachment to registrationAFA@gov.ab.ca.
- Complete the required GATE Front Office online forms and upload the required attachments.
- Submit the online application no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
Processing and Agreement
- Department staff evaluate applications according to eligibility criteria and prepare recommendations to the board.
- An Expert Panel makes funding recommendations over and above the base amount.
- The AFA Board of Directors reviews all funding recommendations and all decisions are final.
- Successful recipients will be notified upon board approval, generally between four to six months from the application deadline.
Additional information
- First-time applicants must contact the AFA at least three months before the deadline for a preliminary eligibility assessment.
- Eligible first-time applicants are accepted only at the beginning of each three-year cycle.
- Applications must be submitted through GATE Front Office.
- Successful recipients will usually be notified upon board approval, generally between four to six months from the application deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding Program
What is the AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding?
Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating funding supports eligible member-based arts organizations in Alberta through a three-year commitment. It funds operations that advance an artistic discipline or sector, including administration, programming, salaries and fees, promotion, and maintenance of equipment and fixed assets.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding program?
To be eligible for the AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding program, you must:
Not-for-profit organization
Registered and in good standing, operating in Alberta for at least two years
Province-wide membership and board-approved cash reserve policy
What expenses are eligible under AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding?
Operations specific to the organization’s mandate, strategic and/or business plan, and activities described in the application and/or reporting.
Educational, resource-based, promotional and advocacy services as the umbrella organization for an artistic discipline or sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at justina.verboom@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-3250.
Where is the AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding available?
The AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding is a Grant and Funding