Cultural Industry Grants
Cultural industry grants support organizations involved in the production of films, books, magazines and sound recordings.
Important dates
Application deadline: June 1, 2018 at 11:59 pm.
Intake opens 60 days prior to the deadline.
If the deadline falls on a holiday or a weekend, it will be extended to the next working day at 11:59 pm.
Overview
The Cultural Industry Grants, under the Alberta Media Fund, provides funding for projects and organizations involved in book publishing, magazine publishing, sound recording and film production.
Grants are divided into the following 3 streams to help organizations cover operating or project expenses:
Funding streams at a glance
| Organization Operating Grant | Organization Project Grant | Support Organizations Operating Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding (Maximum) | Determined by the average of cost of goods sold over a 3 year period | $20,000 | $50,000 for operating expenses. Up to 50% for expenses above $50,000. |
| Application deadline | June 1, 2018 at 11:59 pm. | ||
| Stream priorities | Operating expenses related to the production of books, magazines or sound recording. | Project expenses related to book and magazine publishing, film production or sound recording. | Only organizations that have been designated by Alberta Culture and Tourism are eligible for funding under this grant. |
Contact
Main Line: 780-422-8584 (toll-free calls, dial 310-000 first)
Email: Culturalindustries@gov.ab.ca