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Artist Manager Program Funding │Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)

September 2, 2025

Value

Up to $5,000.

Description

This funding supports the development of individual Alberta artist-managers and/or self-managed artists by providing up to $5,000 for one four-week professional development program, delivered by Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) in Toronto.

Eligible Applicants

The AFA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs for all, free of barriers and discrimination. We recognize the unique contributions all artists make towards our community, and encourage applicants representing diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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

Eligible Expenses

You can receive up to $5,000, to cover expenses related to Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI)’s Artist Manager Program. You may apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses that are directly related to carrying out your professional development.

These expenses may include, but are not limited to:

  • registration costs
  • round-trip transportation to/from Alberta and Toronto, ON
  • local transportation and accommodation
  • food, sundries and per diems
  • other expenses and supplies considered by the AFA to be reasonable and necessary

Deadline Date

September 2, 2025

Contact

Contact Name: Jason Flammia (Arts Development Consultant - Music)

Phone Number: 780-415-0297

E-mail Address: jason.flammia@gov.ab.ca

Website: https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/artist-manager-program-funding

Industry:

Arts and Culture

Location:

Alberta

Tags:

Artist, Music

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