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Funding
Unleash your creative potential and see where the arts take you.
Our funding programs provide support to artists and arts organizations, giving them the power to inspire minds, encourage expression, foster creativity and help diversify Alberta’s economy.
Find funding
Browse AFA grants and other funding opportunities. Note: AFA has approved its 2021-22 spending plan, and some programs have been affected. Review frequently asked questions.
Help and resources
The AFA's online grant application system is undergoing a significant version upgrade, which includes a new design and look of the Front Office portal. Front Office is the name of the GATE portal you use to apply for an AFA grant or submit a report.
Impact of funding
Explore an interactive visual overview of how AFA funding is distributed across the province to support Alberta's arts community.
Adjudication
Eligibility and application assessment according to program criteria are key factors that determine how the AFA distributes its funding.
Special programs
As a responsive arts funding organization, we will support special programs beyond grant funding opportunities that help develop different facets of Alberta's arts community.