Dance Individual Project Funding
This funding provides up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for a specific dance project.
Offered by Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Amount
Up to $18,000
Up to $18,000 per project, covering up to 100% of eligible expenses directly related to carrying out the proposed project
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Who can apply
To be eligible for individual project funding, you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you:
- are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with an open work or study permit from inside Canada
- have had your primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying
- ordinarily live in Alberta for a least six months of each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study
You must be in good standing with the AFA with no open or outstanding projects or reporting to apply. Previous grant recipients must ensure all final reporting has been approved by the AFA before new applications are accepted.
Applicants, including ensembles or collectives, must not be incorporated under either provincial or federal legislation.
Collaborating artists, ensembles, and collectives
Collaborating artists, ensembles, and collectives are eligible to apply to this program if all project co-owners meet the individual eligibility criteria as defined above.
The AFA defines project co-owners as:
- those who share in the ownership or copyright of the created work
- those who have a significant financial stake in the project
For the purposes of this funding opportunity, in addition to the lead applicant, co-owners include, but may not be limited to, the following:
- choreographers
- producers
Unless identified as retaining ownership or copyright of the work, contributors who are not normally considered co-owners include, but may not be limited to, the following:
- dancers
- performers
- designers
- stage managers
- videographers
- Mentors, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers
Project co-owners must select a lead applicant to submit the application. The lead applicant must ensure all co-owners are listed in the application and is responsible for submitting the complete application before the program deadline.
If the project is approved for funding, the lead applicant is also responsible for receiving and managing any funds and completing any related reporting for the project.
About the funding
You can receive up to $18,000 to support your project. You may apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses that are directly related to carrying out your proposed project. These expenses may include, but are not limited to:
--contracted artist and/or technician fees
--commission fees
--production
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--promotion and publicity
--transportation and accommodation
--tuition or training fees
--royalties
--administration and contract fees
--basic living/subsistence expenses (housing, local transportation, food, childcare, dependent care) up to $3,000/month
--other expenses and supplies considered by the AFA to be reasonable and necessary
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