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Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is currently accepting applications for the Literary Individual Project Funding for Canada 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Literary Individual Project provides financial support to individual Alberta writers, arts administrators, or ensembles to develop specific literary arts projects. The program emphasizes artistic development, professional growth, and equitable access, encouraging applications from underrepresented and diverse communities.
Maximum Funding: $18,000
Eligible Expenses Include:
Artist fees and royalties
Project-related promotion and marketing (e.g., reading tours, online campaigns)
Travel directly related to the project
Training and professional development (workshops, retreats, masterclasses)
Research activities including experimentation and exploration
Administration and limited basic living costs
Ineligible Expenses:
Publication or production costs for books or periodicals
Capital purchases
Recreational training or academic course components
Costs incurred prior to application submission
Applicants must:
Be Alberta residents for at least one year and ordinarily reside in the province for six months annually.
Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or Protected Person status with an open work or study permit.
Be in good standing with the AFA, with no outstanding reports or open projects.
Not be incorporated under federal or provincial legislation.
Ensembles and Collectives: Eligible if all project co-owners meet the above criteria, with a lead applicant designated to manage the application and funds.
Ownership: Applicants must own the copyright to the proposed work, and any publication must be publicly accessible.
Obtain a GATE Front Office account if you do not already have one.
Complete the electronic application form including personal details, project information, co-owners (if applicable), and budget.
Attach all required documents:
Artist and co-owner resumes
Detailed project description
Writing samples relevant to the project
Marketing plans, confirmations, or training documentation, depending on project type
Submit your application before the stated deadline. Only one submission per deadline is allowed.
If files exceed system limits, supplemental materials can be submitted via email or mail.
Apply for AFA Literary Individual Project Funding for Canada 2026
