AFA Music Individual Project Funding

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is now accepting applications for its Music Individual Project Funding 2026. This program is designed to support the creative, professional, and promotional development of Alberta-based musicians, arts administrators, or ensembles.

🎤 About AFA Music Individual Project Funding

The Music Individual Project provides funding for clearly defined music projects, including:

• Artistic production
• Marketing
• Research
• Training or career development

💰 Benefits of AFA Music Individual Project Funding

• Maximum Funding: $18,000
• Eligible Expenses Include:
  • Musician or commission fees
  • Production and recording costs
  • Promotion, marketing, and tours
  • Tuition and specialized study
  • Travel and accommodation
  • Administration and limited living expenses
• Ineligible Expenses Include:
  • Capital purchases or studio rentals owned by ensemble members
  • Recreational training or courses for academic credit
  • Fees for principal ensemble members in collaborative projects
  • Manufacturing expenses
  • Pre-application project costs

✅ AFA Music Individual Project Funding Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be Alberta residents for at least one year and live in the province for six months annually (except during formal study programs).
• Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or Protected Person status with an open work or study permit.
• Be in good standing with the AFA, with no outstanding reporting from previous projects.
• Ensembles and Collectives: Eligible if not incorporated under federal or provincial legislation, with all co-owners meeting the same requirements. A lead applicant must submit the application and manage reporting.

📝 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Obtain access to the GATE Front Office system.
2. Complete the online application form, including personal and project details.
3. Attach required materials:
   • Artist resume and co-owner resumes
   • Detailed project description
   • Two musical selections in approved formats
4. Submit additional materials depending on project type, such as:
   • Marketing plans
   • Invitations
   • Course acceptances
   • Commission agreements
   • Music scores
   • Video submissions (via email or mail if required)
5. Submit only one application per deadline.

📅 Application Deadline

02 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of AFA Music Individual Project Funding
• Apply for AFA Music Individual Project Funding

This funding opportunity is an excellent chance for Alberta-based musicians and ensembles to advance their careers and bring their creative projects to life. Don't miss the deadline!

• Maximum Funding: $18,000
• Eligible Expenses Include:
  • Musician or commission fees
  • Production and recording costs
  • Promotion, marketing, and tours
  • Tuition and specialized study
  • Travel and accommodation
  • Administration and limited living expenses
• Ineligible Expenses:
  • Capital purchases or studio rentals owned by ensemble members
  • Recreational training or courses for academic credit
  • Fees for principal ensemble members in collaborative projects
  • Manufacturing expenses
  • Pre-application project costs