City of Calgary
Arts and Culture Microgrant — Tier 1
Calgary, Alberta
Closed for the 2026 Tier 1 intake; the City directs applicants to the remaining Tier 2 intake.
2026 Tier 1 intake closed April 17, 2026 after early demand allocated the available funds.
- Eligible applicants
- Calgary registered non-profits, registered charities, Community Associations, and Business Improvement Areas in good standing with the City.
- Funding amount or limit
- Up to 100% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $5,000 per application; $340,000 was available in the 2026 Tier 1 pool.
- Jurisdiction
- Calgary, Alberta
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- Small new arts and culture projects, programming, temporary installations, place-keeping, workshops, and events, including pop-up music events, drumming workshops, cultural festivals, and public arts learning.
Verification note
Music is explicit in the City’s examples. Tier 1 is retained as a separate candidate from Tier 2.
Official sources
MusicList summarizes official public material and does not accept applications. Confirm current eligibility, dates, and terms with the operator.