Granting Information
Applying for Grants
Calgary Arts Development is responsible for the investment of municipal funding for the arts through grant programs to support operating costs and special projects for arts organizations and artists in Calgary. This program has been significantly revised after an 18-month renewal process and community consultation. To learn more about the renewal process, click here. To learn more about the assessment process or to recommend assessors, read this page.
Annual Operating Grants
This program invests in the regular operations of non-profit arts organizations in Calgary. The following Operating Grant Streams are available for 2009:
- Large Organization Operating Grant
- Professional Organization Operating Grant
- Festival Organization Operating Grant
- New Community Organization Operating Grant
If you are a new applicant, you must complete the eligibility form.
*NEW* The new 2009 On-Line granting system is now live! Returning clients should have received an email with important information regarding the new system. Details on the grants and how to apply are HERE...
Special Project Grants
The Special Project Grant program for 2009 is pending. Check back early in the new year. To see projects previously funded through the Special Project Grant or the one-time Festival Special Project Grant, click here.
For more information contact Calgary Arts Development at 264-5330 or e-mail grants@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. read more »
Operating Grant Appeals Policy
Calgary Arts Development intends its granting process to be open, fair and transparent. In the event where a case can be made that an assessment panel has misunderstood an application or where due process was not followed, Calgary Arts Development offers an opportunity for applications to be re-considered through an appeals process.
Please see the attached appeals policy for complete details.
New Granting Program Video
Calgary Arts Development has recently launched a set of renewed granting programs for 2009. We're pleased to provide a video of a recent information session. On it you'll find an overview of the new programs, information about important changes, detailed information about key dates and deadlines, and more.
Please visit the Investments section of our website for additional information on granting programs
If you would prefer audio only, here is a MP3.
Information Session: Community Investment Operating Grant Programs from Calgary Arts Development on Vimeo.
Annual Operating Grants
This page contains Eligibility Criteria and Program Guidelines.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page when applying for the 2009 Operating Grant program.
*NEWS* The new 2009 On-Line granting system is now live! Returning clients should have received an email with important information regarding the new system. Details on the grants and how to apply are below.
About the Operating Grant Program read more »
Special Project Grants
The Special Project Grant is not available in 2009. To receive notice of new opportunities or important updates, please sign up for our email list on our home page.
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Find at the bottom of this page, a series of useful downloads including the grant guidelines and application forms or read the frequently asked questions.
NEWS FOR FESTIVALS:
Calgary Arts Development was pleased to invest in 17 festivals through the one-time Festival Special Project Grant. For a complete list of funded projects, click here.
Goals
The Special Project Grant Program invests in projects that
- Encourage artistic and organizational innovation
- Encourage Calgarians to engage in creative pursuits as artists and audience members
- Build Calgary's reputation as a diverse, inclusive, innovative and vibrant city
Grant Amounts
Grant levels will be based on the scope of the project and the availability of funds. Special Project Grants are usually awarded in the $1,000 - $10,000 range and will not support 100% of the project costs.
Eligibility
Project proposals may be submitted by individual artists, ad-hoc groups, or non-profit organizations. While registered non-profit status is not a requirement of the Special Project Grant Program, Calgary Arts Development cannot provide funding to a commercial company or enterprise and will normally not provide funding if the project is seen to be in any way a for-profit endeavour.
Please read the attached guidelines and application for more information on eligible projects. Applicants are encouraged to contact Calgary Arts Development to ensure that their project is eligible.
Contact:
phone 264-5330
or e-mail
Holly Simon, Community Investment Officer holly.simon@calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Karen Ball, Director of Community Investment karen.ball@calgaryartsdevelopment.com read more »
