Services and information
Certain organizations can apply for funding to support the production of books, magazines, sound recordings or film production in Alberta.
Funding for Alberta-based companies to support projects in art production, training, career development, marketing and research.
Apply for funding to help cover operating expenses related to the production of books, magazines or sound recordings.
Important dates
Application deadline: June 1, 2020 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, 2020 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, Multiculturalism and Status of Women are eligible for funding under this grant. |
Contact
Phone: 780-422-8584
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: culturalindustries@gov.ab.ca