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Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is currently being accepted for the Theatre Individual Project Funding 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Theatre Individual Project supports Alberta-based artists, arts administrators, or ensembles in developing theatre and performance art projects. The program encourages diversity, inclusion, and accessibility while fostering professional development, artistic creation, and audience engagement.
Maximum Funding: $18,000
Eligible Expenses Include:
Contracted artist or commission fees
Production and performance costs
Marketing and promotional activities
Accommodation and transportation
Tuition, training, workshops, retreats, and mentorship
Royalties and administration
Limited living costs (up to $3,000 per month)
Ineligible Expenses:
Capital purchases
Recreational training or academic credit projects
Primarily commercial projects
Ongoing obligations similar to existing work
Costs incurred before the application
Applicants must:
Be Alberta residents for at least one year and ordinarily reside in Alberta for six months annually (excluding study-related absences).
Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or Protected Person status.
Be in good standing with the AFA and not be incorporated.
Co-owners must meet the same eligibility criteria. Co-owners include directors, playwrights, choreographers, lyricists, composers, or those with financial stake in the project.
Designate a lead applicant to submit the application and manage funding and reporting responsibilities.
Create or access a GATE Front Office account.
Complete the online application form, including:
Applicant and co-owner details
Contact and address information
Project category confirmation and description
Project dates
Applicant agreement
Provide a detailed budget outlining expenses and revenues.
Attach supporting materials based on project type:
Artistic résumés
Detailed project descriptions
Samples of previous work
Training program materials or marketing plans
Commission contracts or additional support materials
Indigenous applicants may submit oral project descriptions (up to 3 minutes)
Submit the complete application before the deadline. Only one application per deadline is permitted. Duplicate submissions for the same project are prohibited.
Apply for AFA Theatre Individual Project Funding
