Calgary Arts Development

Professional Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program

Calgary, Alberta

Current — 2027–2030 four-year cycle opens August 24, 2026.

Applications open August 24, 2026; new-applicant Letters of Intent are due September 16, and the application deadline is October 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM MT.

Eligible applicants
Registered non-profit professional arts organizations in Calgary whose primary purpose is access to professional artistic work; the program is open to current grantees and new applicants, including music organizations.
Funding amount or limit
No fixed public maximum; grant amounts are set for 2027–2030 based on available funds, assessment, organization role, revenues and expenses, and peer context.
Jurisdiction
Calgary, Alberta
Last verified
2026-08-01

Eligible activities

  • Unrestricted core operating support for professional arts programming, creation, production, presentation, administration, staffing, and organizational sustainability.

Verification note

The official program page says the full application is invite-only; new applicants must submit and pass the LOI screen.

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