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.

About the Literary Individual Project Funding Program

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. How Much Funding Is Available? 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. What Does the Program Support? 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. Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

- Individual Alberta residents. - Literary artists. - Arts administrators. - Ensembles. - Collectives that meet the programme’s requirements. For ensembles or collectives, all project co-owners must meet the applicable residency and citizenship requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the programme’s residency and citizenship requirements.

Applicants must:

- Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit from inside Canada. - Have resided primarily in Alberta for at least one year before applying. - Meet the Alberta Foundation for the Arts’ eligibility requirements. - Be in good standing with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. - Have no outstanding projects or reporting obligations with the Foundation. Applicants should ensure that they meet all requirements before submitting their application. Residency Requirement 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. Citizenship and Immigration Status Applicants must meet one of the specified status requirements.

Eligible applicants include:

- Canadian citizens. - Permanent residents of Canada. - Protected Persons with an open work or study permit from inside Canada. Applicants who do not meet these requirements are not eligible for the programme.

Eligibility for Ensembles and Collectives

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. Lead Applicant for Collaborative Projects When artists collaborate on a project, they must select a lead applicant.

The lead applicant is responsible for:

- Submitting the application. - Acting as the primary applicant for the project. - Managing the grant if the application is successful. Collaborating artists should agree on the lead applicant before submitting the application. Support for Diverse Artists and Communities The Alberta Foundation for the Arts recognises the diverse contributions of artists and arts professionals across the province. The programme encourages applications from: - Indigenous peoples. - Racialized communities. - Women. - People with disabilities. - The 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These communities are encouraged to apply for support for eligible literary arts projects. Good Standing With the Alberta Foundation for the Arts 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. Project Focus 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. Key Facts About the Literary Individual Project Funding Program

- Funder: Alberta Foundation for the Arts

- Programme: Literary Individual Project Funding

- Location: Alberta, Canada

- Maximum grant: $18,000 per project

- Purpose: Specific literary arts projects

- Primary focus: Creation of new literary works

- Eligible applicants: Individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, ensembles, and eligible collectives

- Citizenship/status: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit from inside Canada

- Residency: Primarily resident in Alberta for at least one year before applying

- Collaborative projects: All project co-owners must meet residency and citizenship requirements

- Lead applicant: Required for collaborating artists

- Grant management: Lead applica