Grant Programs

Funding for individual artists, artist collectives and arts organizations in Calgary/Mohkinsstsis and Treaty 7 lands. 

Community Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program

Deadline October 22, 2025

This program provides unrestricted operating funding to non-profit community arts organizations in Calgary. This program is open to both current grantees and new applicants, and supports community arts organizations only.Read more

Indigenous Cultural Connections Program

Applications closed

The Indigenous Cultural Connections program (previously the Indigenous Artist Microgrant) provides one-time funding to First Nation, Métis and Inuit individual artists and artist collectives living and working in the Treaty 7 region working on the…Read more

Future Focus Program

This program is intended to support arts organizations as they explore new directions, examine structural change and address life cycle questions.Read more

Original Peoples Investment Program

Applications closed

The Original Peoples Investment Program supports the preservation and revitalization of First Nation/Métis/Inuit art through arts-based projects and activities.Read more