Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund (EATF)

Amount:

$15,000.00

Type:

Competition

Description:

The EATF invests in the creative community by supporting living and working expenses, allowing exceptional local artists to devote time to their artistic career and encouraging artists to stay in our community.

Comments on Funding:

For this deadline, there are 20 awards of $15,000 available.

Deadline:

August 1, 2025

Eligibility:

Nominees must:
1. Be 18 years of age or older.
2. Be a resident of the greater Edmonton region / amiskwaciy-waskâhikan for at least one year prior to the deadline. The greater Edmonton region is defined as the City of Edmonton, the Counties of Sturgeon, Parkland, Leduc and Strathcona, and the Indigenous communities of Enoch Cree Nation, Alexander First Nation, Paul First Nation, and Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. Nominees may be asked to provide proof of residency.
3. Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) – awards are considered taxable income.

Application Steps:

The Nominee is responsible for filling in the application through the Edmonton Arts Council’s online portal: SmartSimple.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. Letter of Nomination
2. Artist Background
3. Upload up to 10 audio/​visual/​PDF files and up to 5 direct links to external websites related to your proposed project.

Other Things to Note:

Read the guidelines carefully to understand the criteria. If you have questions, please contact grants@​edmontonarts.​ca.

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Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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