Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture

Provides grant funding to artists, art organizations and festivals to promote the arts in Alberta ... more

grant categories: individual artists, arts organizations, visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural industries

Assists in the preservation and interpretation of Alberta's historical resources, primarily through the encouragement and sponsorship of community heritage initiatives ... more

grant categories: heritage preservation, heritage organizations, Alberta Main Street Program, heritage markers (signs)

Enhances sport, recreation, park and wildlife opportunities throughout Alberta ... more

grant categories: coach and official development, hosting events, sport participation, provincial sport and recreation associations, development initiatives

Provides financial assistance for the expansion and upgrading of Alberta's network of community-use facilities ... more

grant categories: helps build, purchase, repair, renovate, or otherwise improve facilities

Provides financial assistance to project-based initiatives in communities ... more

grant categories: community services, seniors' services, libraries, arts and culture, sports, education, health and recreation

Assists in the development of a strong Alberta production industry and improves Alberta's competitiveness in motion picture production and investment ... more

grant categories: production incentives

Funding represents a portion of net revenues from electronic gaming terminals at licensed racing entertainment centres ... more

Supports programs that help Albertans participate in the social, cultural, political, and economic life of the province without discrimination ...more

grant categories: foster equality, reduce discrimination and racism, remove barriers that exclude some Albertans, encourage inclusive workplaces and communities

Provides financial assistance to major community facility projects that enhance community life and citizen well-being ... more

grant categories: plan, upgrade and develop large community-use facilities

The Other Initiatives Program provides support to worthy Alberta projects which cannot be funded under the criteria or existing funding levels of other Alberta Lottery Fund grant programs ... more

grant categories: projects falling outside the criteria or existing funding levels of other lottery funded grant programs, national and international projects

Supports nonprofit/voluntary sector organizations and promotes charitable, philanthropic, humanitarian, or public spirited acts ... more

grant categories: International Development Program, Quarterly Grant Program, Vitalize Youth/Mentor Program, Voluntary Sector Advancement Program