Apply Now: Literary Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 01-Mar-2027

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts is inviting applications from individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, and ensembles seeking funding for specific literary arts projects. The Literary Individual Project Funding programme supports the development of Alberta’s literary arts sector by helping artists and arts professionals create new literary works. The programme recognises contributions from diverse artistic communities and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The Literary Individual Project Funding programme is designed to support specific literary arts projects undertaken by individual artists, arts administrators, and ensembles in Alberta. The programme aims to foster the development of Alberta’s literary arts sector by providing financial support for the creation of new literary works. Funding is intended for specific projects rather than general or unrestricted support. The maximum grant available is $18,000 per project. Applicants should propose a specific literary arts project and explain how the requested funding will support its development or creation. The programme supports specific literary arts projects undertaken by eligible Alberta artists, arts administrators, and ensembles. The funding is intended to contribute to the creation of new literary works and the continued development of Alberta’s literary arts sector. Applicants should clearly describe their proposed project and demonstrate its relevance to their literary practice or artistic activities.

Eligible applicants include:

For ensembles or collectives, all project co-owners must meet the applicable residency and citizenship requirements. Applicants must meet the programme’s residency and citizenship requirements.

Applicants must:

Applicants should ensure that they meet all requirements before submitting their application. Applicants must have resided primarily in Alberta for at least one year prior to applying. This requirement applies to individual applicants and relevant members of ensembles or collectives. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that Alberta has been their primary place of residence during the required period. Applicants must meet one of the specified status requirements. Applicants who do not meet these requirements are not eligible for the programme. Ensembles and collectives may apply where the project has multiple co-owners. However, all project co-owners must meet the applicable residency and citizenship requirements. This ensures that the project team meets the programme’s eligibility criteria as a whole. When artists collaborate on a project, they must select a lead applicant.

The lead applicant is responsible for:

Collaborating artists should agree on the lead applicant before submitting the application. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts recognises the diverse contributions of artists and arts professionals across the province. The programme encourages applications from: These communities are encouraged to apply for support for eligible literary arts projects. Applicants must be in good standing with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Applicants must not have outstanding projects or reporting obligations with the Foundation. Before applying, artists and organisations should ensure that previous funded projects and required reporting have been completed. The programme is intended for specific literary arts projects. Applicants should focus their application on a clearly defined project involving the creation or development of new literary work. The proposed project should demonstrate how the funding will contribute to the applicant’s literary arts activities and the development of Alberta’s literary sector. It is an Alberta Foundation for the Arts programme supporting individual artists, arts administrators, and ensembles undertaking specific literary arts projects. The maximum grant is $18,000 per project. The programme supports specific literary arts projects focused on the creation of new literary works. Individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, ensembles, and eligible collectives can apply if they meet the programme’s requirements. Yes. Ensembles and collectives can apply provided that all project co-owners meet the applicable residency and citizenship requirements. Yes. Collaborating artists can apply for a specific project, but they must select a lead applicant who submits the application and manages the grant if awarded. The collaborating artists must select one lead applicant to take responsibility for submitting and managing the application and grant. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit from inside Canada. Applicants must have resided primarily in Alberta for at least one year before applying. Yes. Applicants must be in good standing and have no outstanding projects or reporting obligations. Yes. The programme encourages applications from Indigenous peoples as part of its recognition of diverse contributions to Alberta’s literary arts sector. Yes. Racialized communities are among the groups encouraged to apply. Yes. The programme encourages applications from women and people with disabilities. Yes. Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are encouraged to apply. No. The programme is designed to support specific literary arts projects and the creation of new literary works. The Literary Individual Project Funding programme provides Alberta artists, arts administrators, ensembles, and eligible collectives with an opportunity to receive up to $18,000 per project for specific literary arts projects. The programme aims to strengthen Alberta’s literary arts sector by supporting the creation of new literary works while recognising contributions from diverse artistic communities. Eligible applicants must meet the required citizenship or immigration status and have pr