Project Grant Program – Organizations
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to registered non-profit arts organizations and current operating grant clients in Calgary (known as Mohkínsstsisi in Blackfoot). The Project Grant Program seeks to support projects that align with any of the following priority areas:
Projects that reflect and contribute to the vibrancy and vitality of Calgary’s arts sector and create opportunities for Calgarians to access artistic experiences.
Projects that create opportunities to attract, restore, and retain jobs for artists and arts professionals.
Projects that support organizational development, including projects related to the reopening, recovery, and resiliency of the arts sector, or strengthen the organization’s ability to connect with their community.
Arts-centered projects that encourage everyday creativity, including cross-sector collaboration, creative economy, and neighbourhood-level community initiatives.
Organizations may apply for up to $25,000. Total funding available for this program is $500,000.
July 11, 2022: Full guidelines published
July 18, 2022: Applications open
September 6, 2022: Application deadline (no applications accepted after 4:30pm MT)
September – October 2022: Evaluation of grants
Early November 2022: Notification of results
November 2022: Funds distributed
Please refer to the website sections for further information about eligible applicants and projects. Project Grant Program – Organizations | Calgary Arts Development
Information Session
Applying to the Project Grant Program for Organizations? Calgary Arts Development is pleased to offer this on-demand online information session originally held on Zoom in August 2022. The purpose of this session is to provide more context about the Artist Development Microgrant, its specific goals and criteria. It will also provide some approaches, examples, and questions that might be helpful to consider when determining if you will apply and how best to do so.