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Alberta Foundation for the Arts – Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts · Edmonton, Canada
Provincial grants of up to CAD 18,000 (up to 100% of costs) for Indigenous artists resident in Alberta for production, marketing, research or training projects; deadlines 1 September 2026 and 1 March 2027.
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Who can enter
- Location
- Canada (by country of residence)
- Local area
- Alberta
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- For
- Indigenous artists
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- Indigenous artists resident in Alberta for at least one year (Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Protected Persons); not incorporated; no open AFA projects.
About
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts' Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding supports Indigenous artists living in Alberta with grants of up to $18,000, covering up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs. Eligible projects include artistic and cultural production, marketing and audience development, research, and training and career development such as workshops, master classes, retreats and mentorships.
Applicants must be Alberta residents (Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Protected Persons) who have lived primarily in Alberta for at least one year and reside there at least six months annually, must not be incorporated and must be in good standing with the AFA.
Applications are made through the GATE Front Office online system by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on 1 September 2026 or 1 March 2027; recipients are notified four to six months after the deadline.