Applications Open: Project Grant Program – Organizations
Applications are open for the 2026 Project Grant Program — Organizations. The deadline to apply is May 6, 2026. This program is intended to provide one-time project funding to registered non-profit arts organizations in Calgary, working in any artistic discipline.
Projects can include research, creation, development, production, presentation or dissemination of artistic work, or the development of new or adapted approaches to an organization’s operations or administration. Projects funded through this program cannot be completed before the program opening date of April 7, 2026, and must be completed by January 31, 2028.
Organizations may apply for up to $30,000.
Total funding available for this program is $800,000.
Information Session & One-on-One Meetings
You can learn more about this program by watching a video information session or by booking a time slot for an online one-on-one meeting with program staff.
Information Session
A pre-recorded information session for the Project Grant for Organizations will be made available on our website in mid-April. In this session, we provide an overview of the program guidelines and application process. ASL interpretation is included in the recording.
One-on-One Meetings
We have one-on-one online meeting slots to support organizations interested in applying to this program. Applicants are encouraged to read the guidelines, watch the pre-recorded information session, and bring their questions and/or ideas to program staff. Each slot is set for 30 minutes, but the session can end as soon as your questions are addressed.
Once you have booked a slot, you will receive a Microsoft Teams link via email. Please go ahead and accept the invite so it will save to your calendar. Please book only one slot for your organization and let us know if anything changes for you and you are no longer able to attend.
When:
- Availability: April 13 – May 1, 2026. Book a meeting here.
*ASL is not currently booked for these meetings. If you are an applicant with specific access needs or require translation or interpretation services, please let us know and we will arrange to make sure you have the support and information you need to fairly access the application process.
If you have questions about this program or need help applying, please contact Community Investment Program Specialists Perpetual Atife at perpetual.atife@calgaryartsdevelopment.com, 403.264.5330 ext. 229, or Areum Kim at areum.kim@calgaryartsdevelopment.com, 403.264.5330 ext. 122.
The deadline to apply to the Project Grant Program for Organizations is May 6, 2026 at 4:30 pm MT.
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