Grants for Musicians and Composers

Musicians and composers in Alberta can apply for project grants from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts:

Music Project Grant - Application Form
Deadline: Feb. 15 and Sept. 1

The Music Grants Help Page has sample outlines, budget formats and tip sheets to help you maximize your application's potential.


What can grants be used for?

The Project Grants - Music can be used for:

  • Art Production: demo and commercial recording
  • Training/Career Development: full-time study, course, workshop or mentorship opportunity
  • Travel/Marketing: promote your CD, create a website or promo package, showcase your band.
  • Research
  • Commissioning: the composer applies once details have been worked out with the commissioning body.

Am I Eligible?

See the application for complete eligibility criteria.

Contact:

Arts Branch
(780) 427-6315