Apply Now: Operating Grant Program

The Operating Grant Program provides stable, predictable funding to arts organizations in Calgary. Applications are now open.

New Guidelines Released

Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the full guidelines for this year’s Operating Grant Increase Program, the Organization Recovery Fund, and the Artist Development Microgrant.

Operating Grant Program

Operating Grant funds may be allocated to any budget area and are confirmed on a yearly basis upon the receipt of an interim report until the end of 2022.

Operating Grant Program

In 2020, Operating Grant organizations had the opportunity to apply for a increase to their yearly grant, which was determined through a hybrid formula and peer assessment process.

Operating Grant Increase

The Operating Grant Program provides stable, predictable funding to arts organizations in Calgary. Applications are now open for Operating Grant funding increases.

OG+ Program

Providing one-time funding to organizations funded through the Operating Grant program, Calgary Arts Development is pleased to release the results of the 2019 OG+ sub-program.

Operating Grant Program

In consultation with the organizations in the Operating Grant Program, Calgary Arts Development has decided to move the deadline for the OG+ Program to June 28, 2019.