Grant Investment Programs

Operating Grant Program

These policies have been updated as of January 1, 2021. 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…Read more

Application Assistance

We recognize that barriers to access exist for many artists who are interested in applying. Calls to Artists are written in English, shared online, and require applicants to submit online applications, documents, and reports in…Read more

Artist Development Microgrant

These policies have been updated as of January 1, 2021. 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…Read more

Equity Priority Group Descriptions

This document has been updated as of April 12, 2021. Download the Equity Priority Group Descriptions as a PDF Calgary Arts Development has adapted these priorities and descriptions from the Toronto Arts Council’s Equity Framework.…Read more

Artist Development Microgrant

This document has been updated as of January 1, 2021. Download the Terms of Reference as a PDF The purpose of this document is to outline the roles and responsibilities of assessors, and to outline…Read more

Recovery Fund

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. These policies…Read more

Resiliency Fund

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. These policies…Read more

Resiliency Fund

First Intake Application Deadline: September 14, 2020, 4:30pm MDT First Intake Applications Open: August 10, 2020 Second Intake Application Deadline: October 19, 2020, 4:30pm MDT Second Intake Applications Open: September 14, 2020 Download as a…Read more

Recovery Fund

Letter of Intent Deadline: July 27, 2020, 4:30pm MDT Letter of Intent Opens: June 26, 2020 Application Deadline: August 10, 2020, 4:30pm MDT Download as a PDF Letters of intent and applications must be submitted…Read more