Overview
The Cultural Industry Support Organization Operating Grant provides funding to help cover operating expenses for organizations associated with the production of books, magazines, sound recordings or film production.
This grant, under the Alberta Media Fund, promotes the growth and sustainability of our province’s cultural industry by supporting the development of talented professionals, intellectual property and quality products.
We designate eligibility to apply for this grant to the following organizations:
- Alberta Magazine Publishers Association
- Alberta Music Industry Association
- Book Publishers Association of Alberta
- Alberta Media Production Industries Association
Funding
Grant calculations consist of 2 components.
- A base amount of $100,000 for operating expenses.
- Sector development support is calculated based on historical year-over-year project funding and organizational needs.
Eligible organizations
In addition to being a designated support organization, eligible applicants must also:
- be in good standing with the Alberta Corporate Registry
- be based in Alberta
- support organizations that produce books, magazines, sound recordings or film production
Eligible expenses
Operating expenses eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:
- overhead
- insurance
- professional
- administration
- operations
- salaries
Sector development expenses eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:
- marketing costs
- travel costs
- events
- research and development
How to apply
Step 1: Review the guidelines
Review the Support Organizations Grant Stream Guidelines to ensure you understand the requirements.
Step 2: Complete the application
Login to the Online Grant Application System to begin your application.
Step 3: Submit your application
Submit your application and all supporting documents through the Online Grant Application System by November 1, 11:59 pm.
Faxed, emailed, late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
After you apply
Applicants will be notified in writing of the result of their application and/or funding status after all recommendations have been approved.
Reporting
The annual application acts as reporting for the previous year. Recipients are required to submit reporting materials by November 1 of each year during their annual application cycle. Reporting requirements are listed in the guidelines.
Any unused portions of the grant must be returned to the Government of Alberta.
Credit and promotion logos
Organizations must acknowledge the Government of Alberta’s support in all publicity. Failure to meet recognition requirements may result in a minimum reduction of 10%in future funding.
To download government logos, see Visual Identity.
Contact
Connect with us if you have questions about the Cultural Industry Grants:
Phone: 780-422-8584
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]