Funding Opportunities for Literary Arts in the Community in Alberta (Canada)
GrantID: 74733
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant opportunity offers support for public presentations of professional artistic work within a defined region. It is designed to offset fees paid to professional artists across a wide range of disciplines—including literary, theatre, film, dance, music, visual arts, and others—by reimbursing a portion of their compensation from the previous year.
Eligible applicants are legally recognized entities based in the targeted region who have been operating for at least one year. To qualify, an organization should be not-for-profit, such as cultural institutions, community-based societies, or educational affiliations, and must demonstrate strong governance, financial stability, and operational independence. The presenting organization must host multiple professional performances or events in the lead-up to the application.
Funding benefits may include support for artist fees, travel, accommodations, and associated costs directly tied to presentations. The award is calculated through a formula that accounts for the share of fees paid to local, national, and international artists. Decisions are determined based on equitable distribution across the region, with final approval by the governing board and communicated after a multi-month review period.
This opportunity aims to alleviate financial barriers for presenting new or ongoing works, encourage diverse programming, and help ensure that communities have richer access to professional artistic experiences. Applicants should ensure they meet all operational criteria and present a well-documented application that reflects their commitment to fostering artistic engagement.
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Organizations and individuals based in Alberta who are engaged in Quality of Life may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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