AFA Theatre Individual Project Funding

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is accepting applications for the Theatre Individual Project Funding 2026. This program supports Alberta-based artists, arts administrators, or ensembles in developing theatre and performance art projects. It emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and accessibility while fostering professional development, artistic creation, and audience engagement.

📖 About AFA Theatre Individual Project Funding

The Theatre Individual Project is designed to:

• Support Alberta-based artists, arts administrators, or ensembles.
• Encourage diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Foster professional development, artistic creation, and audience engagement.

💰 Benefits of AFA Theatre Individual Project Funding

Maximum Funding

• Up to $18,000.

Eligible Expenses Include:

• Contracted artist or commission fees.
• Production and performance costs.
• Marketing and promotional activities.
• Accommodation and transportation.
• Tuition, training, workshops, retreats, and mentorship.
• Royalties and administration.
• Limited living costs (up to $3,000 per month).

Ineligible Expenses:

• Capital purchases.
• Recreational training or academic credit projects.
• Primarily commercial projects.
• Ongoing obligations similar to existing work.
• Costs incurred before the application.

✅ AFA Theatre Individual Project Funding Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Alberta residents for at least one year and ordinarily reside in Alberta for six months annually (excluding study-related absences).
• Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or Protected Person status.
• Be in good standing with the AFA and not be incorporated.
• Ensure co-owners meet the same eligibility criteria. Co-owners include directors, playwrights, choreographers, lyricists, composers, or those with a financial stake in the project.
• Designate a lead applicant to submit the application and manage funding and reporting responsibilities.

📝 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Create or access a GATE Front Office account.
2. Complete the online application form, including:
   • Applicant and co-owner details.
   • Contact and address information.
   • Project category confirmation and description.
   • Project dates.
   • Applicant agreement.
3. Provide a detailed budget outlining expenses and revenues.
4. Attach supporting materials based on project type:
   • Artistic résumés.
   • Detailed project descriptions.
   • Samples of previous work.
   • Training program materials or marketing plans.
   • Commission contracts or additional support materials.
   • Indigenous applicants may submit oral project descriptions (up to 3 minutes).
5. Submit the complete application before the deadline. Only one application per deadline is permitted. Duplicate submissions for the same project are prohibited.

📅 Application Deadline

02 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of AFA Theatre Individual Project Funding.
• Apply for AFA Theatre Individual Project Funding.

• Maximum Funding: $18,000
• Eligible Expenses Include:
  • Contracted artist or commission fees
  • Production and performance costs
  • Marketing and promotional activities
  • Accommodation and transportation
  • Tuition, training, workshops, retreats, and mentorship
  • Royalties and administration
  • Limited living costs (up to $3,000 per month)
• Ineligible Expenses:
  • Capital purchases
  • Recreational training or academic credit projects
  • Primarily commercial projects
  • Ongoing obligations similar to existing work
  • Costs incurred before the application