Grants Categories

Administrative Capacity

  1. Professional leadership development.
  2. Organizational development which funds strategic and succession planning, governance review, improvement of financial systems, legal compliance, human resource systems, website upgrades. 
  3. Development of or support for new business models that introduce alternative revenue streams and/or reduce expenses through partnerships and/or effectively leveraging financial and/or non-monetary resource.

Programming

  1. Programs that present engaging and varied artistic experiences
  2. Programs that educate the public and build loyal audiences
  3. *Calgary 2012 Projects also considered (www.Calgary2012.com)

Collaborative Projects

  1. Provide opportunities for meaningful connections between citizens and art within their communities and across the city
  2. Include artistic collaboration
  3. Foster youth involvement as creators, as audience members and as volunteers
  4. Partner with others outside the arts sector to expand the inclusiveness and the impact of the arts.
  5. *Calgary 2012 Projects also considered (www.Calgary2012.com)

Tools of the Trade

  1. Funding is available for the purchase and utilization of hardware, costumes, props, storage, exhibition and presentation materials, and printed materials.
  2. Monies for new technology purchase and training that is used to reach audiences and other stakeholders, is also considered.