Applications for the 2025 Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program are open

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Applications for the 2025 Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program are open

Applications for the 2025 Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program are open and the deadline to apply is April 16, 2025.

Community-run organizations in Calgary are invited to apply for funding to hire local artists and create public art in their neighbourhoods. This opportunity is open to community-run organizations, including informal groups that define themselves in terms of distinct communities, neighbourhood associations, and non-profit organizations or charitable organizations. Eligible communities may apply for up to $15,000, and funding is available for up to 30 projects.

Projects must be completed by December 31, 2026. You’ll find more information on the Community-Run Public Art Microgrant Program here.