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Browse AFA grants and other funding opportunities. Note: AFA has approved its 2020-21 spending plan, and some programs have been affected. See what has changed.
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): September 1, 2021
March 1, 2022
This funding supports a professional development program delivered by Canada’s Music Incubator.
Dance Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): September 1, 2021
March 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.
Emerging Curator Fellowship
Deadline: September 13, 2021
This fellowship provides up to $10,000 to develop an online exhibition of Albertan visual art.
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): September 1, 2021
March 1, 2022
This opportunity awards up to $15,000 for a specific film and video project.
Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): September 1, 2021
March 1, 2022
Funding of up to $15,000 to support a specific Indigenous arts project.
ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Deadline: September 1, 2021
This funding supports one three-month residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program.
Literary Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): September 1, 2021
March 1, 2022
This funding provides up to $15,000 for a specific literary arts project.
Music Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): September 1, 2021
March 1, 2022
This funding provides up to $15,000 to support a specific music project.
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.
Theatre Individual Project Funding
Deadline(s): September 1, 2021
March 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): September 1, 2021
March 1, 2022
This funding provides up to $15,000 to support a specific visual arts or new media project.