Arts Organizations Operational Grant Program

The Arts Organization Operational Grant program supports the annual operating expenses of some of Alberta’s arts and cultural organizations and companies, including theatre and performing arts organizations, public art galleries and community arts organizations.

The Arts Organizations Operational Grant program consists of eight (8) application streams. Respective stream application deadline dates, application forms and guidelines are available below.

Applications must be complete, as per stream guidelines and checklist requirements, and submitted on the most current application forms. Please click here for tips on successfully completing the application form.

Grant Streams

Alberta Major Performing Arts Organizations   October 1   Application   Guidelines      
Arts Presenting   November 15   Application   Guidelines   Grant Writing Tips  
Community Performing Arts Organizations   October 1   Application   Guidelines   Grant Writing Tips &
Budget Templates
 
Community Support Organizations - Operating   March 1   Application   Guidelines      
Professional Performing Arts Companies   February 1   Application   Guidelines      
Provincial Arts Service Organizations (PASO)   February 1   Application   Guidelines      
Public Art Galleries   April 1   Application   Guidelines   Grant Writing Tips & Budget Templates  
Summer Schools   May 1, 2011   Application   Guidelines      

Note: Further information about the Travelling Exhibition (TREX) operating grant can be found at www.affta.ab.ca/travelling-exhibition.aspx.

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