This funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for a specific theatre and/or performance art project. APPLICATION DEADLINE(S)September 1, 2022, March 1, 2023.
Who can apply
To be eligible for individual project funding, you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you:
- are legally entitled to be or remain in Canada
- are legally entitled to work in Canada
- have had your primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying
- ordinarily live in Alberta for a least six months of each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study
You must be in good standing with the AFA with no open or outstanding projects or reporting to apply. Previous grant recipients must ensure all final reporting has been approved by the AFA before new applications are accepted.
Applicants, including ensembles or collectives, must not be incorporated under either provincial or federal legislation.
Ensembles, collectives, and collaborations
Ensembles, collectives, and collaborations are eligible to apply to this program and must list all principal artists involved in the project activities as part of their application. All members of an ensemble, collective, or collaboration must meet the individual eligibility criteria.
Principal artists cannot apply and/or receive funding for multiple projects at the same time, whether as an individual or a member of various ensembles, collectives, or collaborations.
What does this grant support
Please note, AFA funding is not assured for any project.
Types of projects
Through this opportunity, you may apply for project funding to support artistic activities in:
- art production
- marketing
- research
- training and career development
Art production includes the development, creation, and production of any theatre/performance art work. Projects should be confined to a distinct phase of a work.
- Alberta individual artists that have been contracted by commissioners to create a specific work are eligible to apply for project support through this funding opportunity
Marketing includes a program of activity for a specific period of time that promotes or advertises work created by Alberta theatre/performance artists, and/or develops audiences for the artist's work,
Research includes a program of activity for a specific period of time that supports or results in the development of a theatre/performance art project.
Training and career development includes enrolment in a course or program of study designed to develop an artist's training in theatre, including related performing arts disciplines, and/or performing arts administration.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- workshops
- master classes
- retreats
- mentorship programs
- professional course of study in theatre/performance art
Eligible expenses
You can receive up to $15,000 to support your project. You may apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses that are directly related to carrying out your proposed project.
These expenses may include, but are not limited to:
- contracted artist and technician fees
- commission fees
- production
- promotion and publicity
- transportation and accommodation
- tuition or training fees
- royalties
- administration and contract fees
- basic living/subsistence expenses (housing, local transport, food, childcare, dependent care) up to $3,000/month
- other expenses and supplies considered by the AFA to be reasonable and necessary
For more information and to apply visit the website.
