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.
Art Acquisitions by Application
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Apply to have your artwork become part of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) art collection
Artist Manager Program Funding
Deadline(s): March 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
This funding supports a professional development program delivered by Canada’s Music Incubator.
Artists and Education Funding
Deadline: May 2, 2022
This funding subsidizes fees of Alberta artists that provide arts residency projects for grades K-12
Arts Presenting Project Funding
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Funding supporting the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of fees.
Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Deadline: October 3, 2022
Funding for not-for-profit community orgs that self-create and produce performing art productions.
Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Deadline: March 1, 2022
Annual funding for not-for-profit community organizations that provide arts programs and services.
Dance Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): March 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
This opportunity awards up to $15,000 for a specific dance project.
Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2022
This scholarship of $5,000 is awarded annually to a young Albertan writer.
Film and Video Arts Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2022
This scholarship of $5,000 is awarded annually to a young Albertan film and video artist.
Film and Video Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): March 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
This opportunity awards up to $15,000 for a specific film and video project.
Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): March 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
Funding of up to $15,000 to support a specific Indigenous arts project.
ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Deadline: September 1, 2022
This funding supports one three-month residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program.
Literary Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): March 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
This funding provides up to $15,000 for a specific literary arts project.
Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Three-year funding for professional arts organizations that produce large-scale public presentations
Music Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): March 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
This funding provides up to $15,000 to support a specific music project.
Organization Activation Projects Funding
Deadline: December 1, 2021
This funding assists not-for-profit organizations by providing funding for a specific arts project.
Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Deadline: November 1, 2022
Three-year funding to professional organizations that create and produce performing art productions.
Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding
Deadline: February 1, 2024
Three-year funding for member-based orgs who provide educational, promotional, and advocacy services
Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Deadline: April 2, 2024
Three-year funding for professional organizations to program and display exhibitions of visual arts.
Queen's Golden Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Deadline: March 1, 2022
This scholarship of $5,000 is awarded annually to a young Albertan performing artist.
Queen's Golden Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts
Deadline: March 1, 2022
This scholarship of $5,000 is awarded annually to a young Albertan visual artist.
Summer School Project Funding
Deadline: July 15, 2022
This funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools.
Theatre Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): March 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
This funding provides up to $15,000 to support a specific theatre and/or performance art project.
Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): March 1, 2022
September 1, 2022
This funding provides up to $15,000 to support a specific visual arts or new media project.