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Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants
Government of Alberta, Alberta Foundation for the Arts
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- Amount
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- Cost share
- Not stated on the page
- Who can apply
- Individuals; Non-profits and charities
- Where
- Alberta
Limited to: Arts, entertainment and recreation.
What it is
Grants for arts sector projects in Alberta
Access calls for proposals for a variety of funding programs in dance, film and video, Indigenous arts, literary arts, music, theatre, visual arts and new media.
Description from the Government of Canada’s Business Benefits Finder (list of July 17, 2025), Open Government Licence – Canada.
What applicants actually got
From Alberta’s grant payments disclosure: every payment the province filed under this program.
- Awards, fiscal 2023-24
- 627
- recipients paid that year
- Typical award
- $3,533–$27K
- the middle half, fiscal 2021-22 to 2023-24
- Median award
- $9,999
- 1,392 awards, fiscal 2021-22 to 2023-24
- All years
- $207M
- 7,275 awards, fiscal 2014-15 to 2023-24
Alberta grant payments disclosure, fiscal years 2014-15 to 2023-24 (April to March). The disclosure has no payments under these names after fiscal 2023-24. An award is one recipient’s total from the program in one fiscal year; amounts of $0 or less count as $0. Medians use complete fiscal years. Source: Government of Alberta, open.alberta.ca, Open Government Licence – Alberta.
Who got it
Organizations paid the most under this program, fiscal 2014-15 to 2023-24.
| Recipient | Fiscal years | Awards | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alberta Ballet Company | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $12.3M |
| Calgary Philharmonic Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $10.6M |
| The Citadel Theatre | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $9.3M |
| Edmonton Symphony Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $8.1M |
| Art Gallery Of Alberta Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $6.7M |
| Calgary Opera Association | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $4.4M |
| Edmonton Opera Association | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $3.6M |
| Fringe Theatre Adventures Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $3.2M |
| The Edmonton Folk Music Festival Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $3M |
| The Alberta Theatre Projects Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $2.9M |
| The Folk Festival Society Of Calgary - F.F.S.C. | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $2.8M |
| Contemporary Calgary Arts Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $2.7M |
| Vertigo Theatre Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $2.3M |
| Decidedly Jazz Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $2.2M |
| The Peter And Catharine Whyte Foundation | 2015-16 to 2023-24 | 9 | $1.5M |
| Southern Alberta Art Gallery Association | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $1.5M |
| Theatre Alberta Society | 2014-15 to 2020-21 | 7 | $1.3M |
| One Yellow Rabbit Theatre Association | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $1.3M |
| Alberta Craft Council | 2014-15 to 2020-21 | 7 | $1.3M |
| Regroupement Artistique Francophone De L'alberta | 2014-15 to 2021-22 | 8 | $1.2M |
| Trickster Theatre Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $1.1M |
| Calgary International Film Festival Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $1M |
| Rapid Fire Theatre Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $971K |
| Arts And Heritage Foundation Of St. Albert | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $908K |
| Metro Cinema Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $849K |
| Quest Theatre Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $833K |
| The Works International Visual Arts Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $818K |
| New West Theatre Society | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $817K |
| Lunchbox Theatre | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $810K |
| Catalyst Theatre Society Of Alberta | 2014-15 to 2023-24 | 10 | $771K |
Plus 1,922 payments ($30.1M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
Latest payments
The latest payments to named organizations, to March 28, 2024.
| Paid | Recipient | Filed as | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alberta Foundation For The Arts | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $33,420 |
| Mar 2024 | The Edmonton Jazz Society (1973) | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $33,420 |
| Mar 2024 | The Calgary Boys' Choir | COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $7,200 |
| Mar 2024 | Forestburg Community Centre Association | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $3,390 |
| Mar 2024 | Fire Exit Theatre Society Of Alberta | COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $15,770 |
| Mar 2024 | Calgary Pro Musica Society | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $14,700 |
| Mar 2024 | Volya School Of Ukrainian Dance Association | COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $7,140 |
| Mar 2024 | St. Albert Chamber Music Society | COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $1,930 |
| Mar 2024 | Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $50,000 |
| Mar 2024 | The Free Will Players Theatre Guild | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $20,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Mile Zero Dance Society | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $20,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Ghost River Theatre Society | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $20,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Stage Left Productions Theatre Association | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $20,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Punctuate! Theatre Society | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $20,000 |
| Mar 2024 | National Accessarts Centre | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $19,996 |
| Mar 2024 | Silver Skate Festival Society Ssfs | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $18,100 |
| Mar 2024 | Fringe Theatre Adventures Society | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $15,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Teatro La Quindicina Theatre Society | ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $11,965 |
| Mar 2024 | Airdrie Community Choir Association | COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $2,030 |
| Mar 2024 | Camrose Performing Arts Centre Management Council | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $59,240 |
| Mar 2024 | Vic Juba Community Theatre Board | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $56,250 |
| Mar 2024 | The Medicine Hat Exhibition And Stampede Company Ltd. | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $50,920 |
| Mar 2024 | Rosebud School Of The Arts | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $50,230 |
| Mar 2024 | The Friends Of The Northern Alberta International Children's Festival | ARTS PRESENTINGArts, Culture and Status of Women | $45,250 |
| Mar 2024 | Youth Singers Of Calgary Society | COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONSArts, Culture and Status of Women | $45,000 |
By fiscal year
Awards by the fiscal year (April to March) they were paid in; the median is over awards above $0.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 627 | $8,270 | $18.2M |
| 2022-23 | 387 | $11K | $16.3M |
| 2021-22 | 387 | $12K | $16.7M |
| 2020-21 | 528 | $8,240 | $18.9M |
| 2019-20 | 629 | $8,405 | $20.6M |
| 2018-19 | 927 | $8,339 | $24.8M |
| 2017-18 | 964 | $9,231 | $24.9M |
| 2016-17 | 830 | $8,764 | $21.6M |
| 2015-16 | 952 | $10K | $23.2M |
| 2014-15 | 1,044 | $8,406 | $22M |
Matched to 49 program names in Alberta’s disclosure (by Claude, checked against who was paid)
- “COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 172 payments)
- “ARTS PRESENTING” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 154 payments)
- “COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 146 payments)
- “PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIO” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 47 payments)
- “INDIVIDUALS: VISUAL ARTS & NEW MEDIA” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 44 payments)
- “INDIVIDUALS: LITERARY ARTS” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 39 payments)
- “PUBLIC ART GALLERIES” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 17 payments)
- “MAJOR ARTS PRESENTING” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 12 payments)
- “ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTS” (Arts, Culture and Status of Women, 2023-24, 11 payments)
- “COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS” (Culture, 2022-23, 159 payments)
- “COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS” (Culture and Status of Women, 2021-22 to 2022-23, 141 payments)
- “PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIO” (Culture and Status of Women, 2022-23, 51 payments)
- “ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTS” (Culture, 2014-15 to 2022-23, 23 payments)
- “PUBLIC ART GALLERIES” (Culture and Status of Women, 2022-23, 17 payments)
- “MAJOR ARTS PRESENTING” (Culture and Status of Women, 2022-23, 12 payments)
- “COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2020-21 to 2021-22, 283 payments)
- “PUBLIC ART GALLERIES” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20 to 2021-22, 173 payments)
- “COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS” (Culture and Status of Women, 2021-22, 161 payments)
- “MAJOR ARTS PRESENTING” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20 to 2021-22, 94 payments)
- “PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIO” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2021-22, 51 payments)
- “ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTS” (Culture and Status of Women, 2021-22, 35 payments)
- “COMMUNITY SUPPORT OPERATING” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20 to 2020-21, 735 payments)
- “PROFESSIONAL PERFORM. ARTS ORG” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20 to 2020-21, 359 payments)
- “ARTS PRESENTING” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20 to 2020-21, 294 payments)
- “COMM PERFORM ARTS ORGANIZ” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20 to 2020-21, 205 payments)
- “COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2020-21, 178 payments)
- “PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2020-21, 102 payments)
- “PROV ARTS SERVICE ORGANIZ” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20 to 2020-21, 56 payments)
- “ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTS” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20 to 2020-21, 34 payments)
- “ARTISTS AND EDUCATION” (Culture and Tourism, 2014-15 to 2019-20, 632 payments)
- “INDIVIDUALS MUSIC” (Culture and Tourism, 2016-17 to 2019-20, 286 payments)
- “INDIGENOUS ARTS PROJECTS” (Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, 2019-20, 4 payments)
- “COMM PERFORM ARTS ORGANIZ” (Culture and Tourism, 2014-15 to 2018-19, 962 payments)
- “ARTS PRESENTING” (Culture and Tourism, 2014-15 to 2018-19, 893 payments)
- “COMMUNITY SUPPORT OPERATING” (Culture and Tourism, 2015-16 to 2018-19, 524 payments)
- “PROFESSIONAL PERFORM. ARTS ORG” (Culture and Tourism, 2014-15 to 2018-19, 394 payments)
- “INDIVIDUALS VISUAL ARTS” (Culture and Tourism, 2016-17 to 2018-19, 224 payments)
- “ORGANIZATIONS: ARTS PROJECTS” (Culture and Tourism, 2014-15 to 2018-19, 179 payments)
- “CULTURAL INDUSTRY OPERATING” (Culture and Tourism, 2014-15 to 2018-19, 107 payments)
- “PUBLIC ART GALLERIES” (Culture and Tourism, 2016-17 to 2018-19, 77 payments)
- “PROV ARTS SERVICE ORGANIZ” (Culture and Tourism, 2014-15 to 2018-19, 72 payments)
- “MAJOR ARTS PRESENTING” (Culture and Tourism, 2016-17 to 2018-19, 42 payments)
- “CULTURAL INDUSTRY SUPP ORGS” (Culture and Tourism, 2015-16 to 2018-19, 14 payments)
- “INDIVIDUALS: ARTS PROJECTS” (Culture and Tourism, 2014-15 to 2016-17, 406 payments)
- “PUBLIC GALLERIES” (Culture and Tourism, 2015-16, 23 payments)
- “INDIVIDUALS: ARTS PROJECTS” (Culture, 2014-15, 181 payments)
- “COMMUNITY SUPPORT OPERATING” (Culture, 2014-15, 127 payments)
- “PROFESSIONAL PERFORM. ARTS ORG” (Culture, 2014-15, 57 payments)
- “PUBLIC GALLERIES” (Culture, 2014-15, 18 payments)
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