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Help with grants – AFA resources for individual artists
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DEADLINE: March 2, 2026 - 5:00 pm
As the next deadline approaches for AFA Individual Project Grants – including in Dance, Film and Video, Indigenous Arts, Literary, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts and New Media – take this opportunity to use the helpful resources on the AFA website.
Here are a few tips and tricks to know.
Online Resources
- first-time applicants should review our Frequently Asked Questions
- our applications writing tips for individual artists page can help artists complete their applications as efficiently as possible.
- our expert panel feedback page provides direct feedback from the panels that recommend successful grants
- attend a grant workshop with AFA staff, who will share tips and advice for preparing a grant application – visit the Upcoming Grant Workshops page to find a free workshop.
Register for the Online Application System
The AFA only accepts applications through the Front Office portal of the Grant Administration Tracking and Evaluation (GATE) online application system.
If you are a first-time applicant, please email registrationafa@gov.ab.ca to get your login information at least five business days prior to the application deadline. Please include: your legal name, the funding opportunity to which you are applying, and your email address. A username and password will be sent to the email address provided.
- it is important to take this step at your earliest convenience to avoid delays
We wish all grant applicants well in their application journey. Do not hesitate to reach out to your respective Arts Development Consultant should you have more questions after reviewing the guidelines and resources offered on our website.