CAD: Indigenous Artist Microgrant

This program is intended to support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists living and working in the Treaty 7 region for activities and expenses related to the preservation, maintenance, and revival of Indigenous culture and tradition. Eligible proposals may include: Projects related to crafting and creating regalia. Projects related to traditional methods and forms. Applicants may apply for up to $5,000. Total funding available for this program is $75,000.

Grant Deadline

2024-08-15

Funding Amount

$5,000

Type of Grant

Grant, Funding

Sectors

Arts & Culture, Film, Music, Media

Demographics

Indigenous

Incorporation

Non Profit

Perks

Region Restriction

This grant is restricted to whole of Canada

Keywords

Age Restriction

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

Eligibility and Requirements

This program is open to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) artists and collectives practicing and operating in the Treaty 7 Calgary region working in any artistic discipline. It is also open to Treaty 7 First Nation artists practicing on reserve or operating within the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

Eligibility

• An applicant may only apply for one opportunity or phase of development.

• You may receive one Indigenous Artist Microgrant per year.

• You may not receive funding from more than one Calgary Arts Development program for the same project or phase of a project.

• You may not apply to this program if you have final reports past their due date for prior grants.

• Beginning in January 2023, you may not have more than four open grants with Calgary Arts Development, including grants for which a deadline extension has been approved. A request for an exception to this eligibility requirement must be submitted in writing and in discussion with the program specialist. Applicants are encouraged to take this policy into consideration when planning their applications in 2022. 

Eligible proposals may include:

• Projects related to crafting and creating regalia.

• Projects related to traditional methods and forms.

o Including mentorship, training, knowledge sharing

Eligible expenses may include:

• Accessibility expenses.

• Artist fees.

• Course fees (for individual courses which do not count toward the pursuit of a credit, diploma or degree granting program).

• Documentation.

• Honorariums.

• Materials.

• Marketing, publicity or outreach.

• Per diems (fixed daily rate for lodging, meals and incidentals while not at your primary residence). 

Grant Application website

https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/indigenous-artist-microgrant/

Contact

Please note that Calgary Arts Development staff are continuing to work remotely. If you have any questions about this fund or other grant opportunities, please email morgan.possberg@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.