Apply Now: Dance Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 3 September 2024

Alberta Foundation for the Arts is inviting applications for the Dance Individual Project Funding to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for a specific dance project.

Funding Information

This funding provides up to $18,000.

Types of Projects

Through this opportunity, you may apply for project funding to support artistic activities in:
- Art production includes the development, creation and production of any dance work.
  - Albertan artists that have been contracted by commissioners to create a specific work are eligible to apply for project support through this funding opportunity.
  - projects should be confined to a distinct phase of a work
  - Alberta individual artists that have been contracted by commissioners to create a specific work are eligible to apply for project support through this funding opportunity.
- Marketing includes a program of activity for a specific period of time that promotes or advertises work created by Alberta dance artists, and/or develops audiences for the artist’s work.
- Research includes a program of activity for a specific period of time that supports or results in the development of a dance project.
- Training and career development includes enrollment in a course or program of study designed to develop an artist’s training in dance, including related performing arts disciplines, and/or performing arts administration.
  - Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
    - workshops
    - master classes
    - retreats
    - mentorship programs
    - professional development
    - pre-professional and professional courses of study in dance

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for individual project funding, you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you:
- Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open work or study permit from inside Canada.
- Have had your primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying.
- Ordinarily live in Alberta for a least six months of each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study.
You must be in good standing with the AFA with no open or outstanding projects or reporting to apply. Previous grant recipients must ensure all final reporting has been approved by the AFA before new applications are accepted.
Applicants, including ensembles or collectives, must not be incorporated under either provincial or federal legislation.
Ensembles, collectives, and collaborations
- Ensembles, collectives, and collaborations are eligible to apply to this program and must list all principal artists involved in the project activities as part of their application. All members of an ensemble, collective, or collaboration must meet the individual eligibility criteria.
- Principal artists cannot apply and/or receive funding for multiple projects at the same time, whether as an individual or a member of various ensembles, collectives, or collaborations.