Canada Art Grants
There are a variety of grants available to support Canadian artists. Organizations dedicated to promoting the arts in Canada are the most common source of financial assistance for Canadian artists. Most grants are provided to artists living and working in a particular province. Some Canadian organizations will provide grant money to artist collectives as well as to individual artists.
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Canada Council for the Arts Grant programs
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One of the largest sources of general funding for Canadian artists is the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA). The CCA provides grants to artists operating in a wide variety of disciplines, including dance, new media, visual arts, music, writing and theater. CCA grants are awarded in varying amounts according to need, and provide support to individuals for the creation or production of art projects, for professional development and for residency or travel costs. An individual must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and must be a professional artist with a history of performance or publication. The CCA also provides grant money to artist collectives such as public galleries, art museums, and theater and dance companies. Application deadlines vary. Prospective applicants should visit the CCA website for complete information.
Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street
P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V8
613-566-4414
canadacouncil.ca
Alberta Foundation for the Art Individual Artists Project Grant Program
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The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) provides grant money for Albertan artists through the AFA Individual Artists Project Grant Program. The AFA makes grants available to artists in a variety of fields, including dance, film and video, literary arts, visual arts/new media, theater and performance art, and traditional Aboriginal art. There are two annual deadlines for application, one on February 15 and one on September 1. The AFA also provides grants to art organizations. Prospective applicants should visit the AFA website to download an electronic application.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
10708 - 105 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5H 0A1
780-427-9968
affta.ab.ca
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New Brunswick Arts Board Creation Grants Program
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The New Brunswick Arts Board provides grant money for artists living in New Brunswick through its Creation Grants Program. This program provides three different levels of funding. Level A Grants are awarded in amounts of up to $15,000 per year, Level B Grants are awarded in amounts of up to $7,000 per year, and Level C Grants provide support of up to $3,500 per year. In order to be eligible, an artist must have been living in New Brunswick for a minimum of one year prior to applying for a Creation Grant, and must be a "professional artist" as defined by the New Brunswick Arts Board. Creation Grants will not support projects involving art that is going to be mass-produced. The annual application deadlines are April 1 and October 1. Prospective applicants should visit the New Brunswick Arts Board website for full program details.
artsnb
61 Carleton Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 3T2
506-444-5633
artsnb.ca
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