Grant Investment Programs

Individual Artist Program 2018

Calgary Arts Development is pleased to announce a new investment program for individual artists. We believe that investing in individual artists’ practices throughout the year is fundamental to ensuring that the city of Calgary is…Read more

Operating Grant Program 2018

Deadline: February 16, 2018, 4:30pm MST Applications Open: January 2, 2018 The goal of the Operating Grant Program is to ensure that Calgary arts organizations have the opportunity to excel and strategically achieve their mandates…Read more

Operating Grant Program 2018

The Operating Grant Program invests annually in non-profit organizations with year-round, arts-driven operations, prioritizing organizations that demonstrate high artistic impact, public impact and organizational resiliency. Organizations may allocate these funds to any areas of their…Read more

Operating Grant Program 2018

Calgary Arts Development intends its granting process to be open, fair, and transparent. Calgary Arts Development has a responsibility to the citizens of Calgary to ensure the security and value of their investments. Fair Notice…Read more

Cornerstone Program 2018

Along with our Operating Grant Program, the goal of the Cornerstone Program is to ensure that Calgary arts organizations have the opportunity to excel and strategically achieve their mandates with a stable base of resources.…Read more

Cornerstone Program 2018

Calgary Arts Development intends its granting process to be open, fair, and transparent. Calgary Arts Development has a responsibility to the citizens of Calgary to ensure the security and value of their investments. Fair Notice…Read more

Small Experiments Grant Program 2017

Application Deadline: October 27, 2017, 4:30pm MST The goal of this program is to provide support for those looking to take control of their own learning processes to develop new approaches to challenges and opportunities…Read more

Small Experiments Grant Program 2017

This document pertains to the 2017 Small Experiments Grant Program Assessment Committee. The goal of the Small Experiments Grant Program is to provide support for those looking to develop new approaches to challenges and opportunities…Read more

Cornerstone Bridge Funding Program

On July 31, 2017 City Council approved a one-time allocation of $2M to Calgary Arts Development for immediate investment in the 10 Cornerstone Companies. In addition to providing $2M in funds, City Council has directed…Read more