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Support Organizations Operating Grant
Supports Alberta cultural industry organizations
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Only organizations designated as support organizations by Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women can apply.
See full eligibility
Overview
La subvention de soutien aux organismes d’exploitation aide quatre organismes albertains désignés par Arts, Culture and Status of Women. Elle finance les opérations, le développement sectoriel, les activités de programme, la promotion et les ressources pour les secteurs du livre, des magazines, de la production sur écran et de l’enregistrement musical.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 18% 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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing operations and administration
- Governance
- Development and delivery of programs and resources for members
- Award programs or showcases celebrating industry achievements
- Industry research and resources such as guides, toolkits and reports
Documents Needed
- Corporate Registry Return showing the current directors
- A current, board-approved business or strategic plan
- Copies of promotional and publicity materials from the most recently completed fiscal year
- Audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Most recent annual financial statement, including Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Operations, and Statement of Cash Flows
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Only organizations designated as support organizations by Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women can apply.
- Eligible applicants are Alberta-based organizations with a provincewide mandate.
- Eligible applicants must serve provincewide membership.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that have not been designated as support organizations by Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries for permanent staff and contracted professionals
- Administrative and programming fees
- Marketing and promotional expenses
- Venue and equipment rentals for events or training
- Travel expenses related to sector development activities, subject to government rates
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital purchases
- Production or distribution costs for individual magazines, books, screen-based media or music recording
- Expenses already funded through other government programs
- Alcohol
- GST expenses
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated based on financial reporting, outcomes and plans for the new fiscal year.
- Program staff use objective criteria to confirm that previous grant funds were used as intended.
- Program staff assess whether plans for the upcoming year demonstrate alignment with program goals and responsible use of funds.
- Reporting review considers activities and outcomes, performance metrics, grant compliance, alignment with mandate, and sector strengthening.
- Application review considers financial sustainability, mandate and sector priorities, performance indicators, and capacity building and risk management.
How to apply
- Log in to the Online Grant Application System (GATE) to begin the application.
- Complete all required fields in the online system.
- Submit the required documents through the online system.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by program staff to confirm eligibility and assess plans for the upcoming year.
- In some cases, external reviewers may be consulted for additional input.
- Funding decisions are made after the application has been assessed and the reporting review process is completed.
- Applicants receive a notification letter from the Minister confirming the approved funding amount.
- Payments are issued at the start of the Alberta Media Fund fiscal year.
Additional information
- Intake runs from October 1 to November 1 annually.
- Applications are reviewed in two parts: Reporting Review and Application Review.
- Payments are issued at the start of the Alberta Media Fund fiscal year.
- Organizations must acknowledge the Government of Alberta’s support in all publicity.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support Organizations Operating Grant Program
What is the Support Organizations Operating Grant?
La subvention de soutien aux organismes d’exploitation aide quatre organismes albertains désignés par Arts, Culture and Status of Women. Elle finance les opérations, le développement sectoriel, les activités de programme, la promotion et les ressources pour les secteurs du livre, des magazines, de la production sur écran et de l’enregistrement musical.
How much funding can be received?
Support Organizations Operating Grant Funds up to 18% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support Organizations Operating Grant program?
To be eligible for the Support Organizations Operating Grant program, you must:
Albert-based organizations
Organizations with a provincewide mandate
Organizations designated as support organizations by Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women
What expenses are eligible under Support Organizations Operating Grant?
Ongoing operations and administration
Governance
Development and delivery of programs and resources for members
Award programs or showcases celebrating industry achievements
Industry research and resources such as guides, toolkits and reports
Who can I contact for more information about the Support Organizations Operating Grant?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI) by email at culturalindustries@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-8584.
Where is the Support Organizations Operating Grant available?
The Support Organizations Operating Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Support Organizations Operating Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support Organizations Operating Grant is a Grant and Funding