Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, written works, and film. Funding is available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...
Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...
Award to a Canada museum or nonprofit art gallery, including IHE art galleries, to purchase artworks by Canadian artists. Funding is intended for artworks in the fields of sculpture and painting that are purchased from an artist through a Canadian art dealer or di...
Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists and artist collectives for innovative art projects involving new and developing technology. Along with funding, recipients may have access to coaching and mentoring and be expose...
Residency to a Canada professional playwright to focus on their work while contributing to the education of emerging playwrights at an eligible university. The playwright is expected to divide their time equally between their own work and assisting the university ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and individuals for heritage and culture activities to promote eligible regions. Eligible projects include creating documentaries, preparing exhibitions, and hosting speakers. Funding is intended for appli...
Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta-registered nonprofit charities, community groups, individuals, and societies in eligible locations for activities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding areas of interest include the environment, community su...
Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit societies and community organizations for projects that enhance community programming and benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote diversity and inclusion, foster a sense of community,...
Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to submit sketches as political commentary, historical reflections, or cultural happenings. Winning individuals will receive $500 towards project-related expenses. Entries will be judged based on alignment...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a fellowship or receive a grant to further their innovative ideas. Eligible applicants are pursuing projects in any area, including technology, filmmaking, engineering, languages, biology...
Commission to a Canada artist or team of artists to design and install an outdoor art project in a public park in Ontario. All project expenses will be covered by the budget, including materials, fabrication, artist fees, transportation, installation, designs, per...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in an art exhibition. Eligible creative works must be original and respond to the exhibition themes. Eligible art pieces must be in craft media including but not limited to: wood, metal, fiber, ...
Grants to Canada charitable organizations to meet community needs while preserving Canadian culture. Funding is intended for initiatives benefiting education, social services, health, and national concerns. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding w...
Grants to Alberta individuals, Indigenous individuals, and arts collectives in eligible locations to increase equity and diversity in the arts. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of activities that support major artistic projects, the creation of individual...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta K-12 schools and school jurisdictions to enhance education with interactive arts projects. First-time applicants are required to pre-register through the grant system. The purpose of the grant is to engage students in a variety o...
Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. First-time applicants must confirm eligibility before applying. The purpose of this program is to recognize exempla...
Grants of up to $8,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community leagues, and businesses for community improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the design and installation of outdoor wall art in highly visible locations. The goal of th...
Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Nonprofit applicants must contact staff in advance of the deadline to begin the applicatio...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthrop...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...
Grants of $4,000 and grants of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue projects in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for expenses related to fieldwork that contributes to the student's thesis or dissertation. The purpose of th...
Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors of works related to Catholicism. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize and promote the works of scholars in vernacular Catholicism. Eligible nominated works should be interdisciplinary, with a focus on t...
Grants to Canada Inuit and First Nations cultural education centers to promote cultural heritage. First-time applicants must contact the funding source to receive access to the application portal. Funding is intended to support activities that preserve, develop, a...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations for professional development and activities that support the arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create job opportunities, develop new works, and promote collaboration across sectors. Eligible projects co...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International composers to create new works that contribute to the understanding of Jewish music. The winning composer will demonstrate artistry, creativity, and professional and technical mastery. In addition to the $50,000 prize ...
Opportunity for Canada composers to participate in a competition to develop creative work while engaging with the complexities of Canadian music composition. The prize winner will be commissioned to write a new work for a chamber ensemble that relates meaningfully...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International composers to participate in a competition to develop work that reflects worldwide culture and musical traditions. Participants will propose new works which display mastery, artistry, and creativity, even as they explo...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada individual artists for professional development opportunities. Applicants must create online profiles prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support career advancement activities that benefit new and emerging ar...
In-kind support to Alberta artists and art collectives to promote the creation of art in eligible regions. Applicant artists are required to engage in community outreach, including showings and workshops. This program provides rehearsal space and mentorship to per...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual and digital artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International artists, ensembles, and organizations for musical programs for children and adults. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on historical music. Projects must take place in North, Central, or Sout...
Grants to Alberta artists and collectives for artistic projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in all artistic disciplines. Eligible activities include marketing and promotion; research, creation of new work, professional development, and ...
Grants to Canada Indigenous individuals, corporations, groups, nonprofit organizations, and governments, and BIPOC nonprofit organizations to create screen productions. Funding is intended for all phases of the production process, including development, post-produ...
Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada musicians and record labels to support new recordings. Applicants must create online profiles prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to marketing, video, sound re...
Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to Alberta and British Columbia emerging filmmakers to create a three-part documentary related to their community. In addition to funds, filmmakers will participate in four information sessions to help them hone their skills, ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta qualified donees to promote music education through workshops, festivals, camps, and programs. Funding is intended for projects and events that are open to the public. Priority will be given to organizations that serve communities...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage local economic growth and to enhan...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individual women artists to participate in an arts-based residency program. Residents will receive a weekly stipend, funding for materials and travel, studio access, free onsite housing, production assistance, and tec...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women artists to participate in a residency program in New York State. Eligible artists can be at any stage of their careers. In addition to housing and studio space, artists are provided with daily assistance from th...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a resident artist program in New York State. Eligible artists will teach students a variety of artistic techniques. The program provides artists with accommodations as well as assistance from...
Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International mature artist to participate in a residency program. The selected artist will receive accommodations and studio space, access to a variety of art studios, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. The residency ...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta community organizations for events and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote community spirit. Eligible expenses include promotional materials, rentals, permits, hirin...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to create work that highlights the historical contributions of a secret army unit during World War II. Eligible project types include artistic depictions, research projects, digital representations, educat...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International bartenders and bar managers to participate in a contest to create an original cocktail based on the funding source's alcoholic product. Eligible submissions must take inspiration from art forms, including music, dance...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and charities for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects or services in various focus areas to meet identified community needs and promote co...
Awards to USA, Canada, and international individual musicians, performers, and ensembles to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of music. This award is designed to recognize, honor, and celebrate outstanding leaders within the early-music community, h...