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EAC funding

Find help to launch your artistic vision

You have the artistic vision. We’re here to help bring it to life. Whether you want to develop your practice and art form, have a specific project in mind, or need help taking your vision from idea to reality, we’ll guide you through.

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Two deadlines: February 18, 2025 and October 1, 2025

Grant for individuals and collectives

The Individuals & Collectives grant has three distinct streams, which each have their own evaluation criteria and assessment process. 

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Deadline: May 1, 2025

Grant for organizations

Through the Connections & Exchanges Initiatives program, the EAC invests in activity and work that connects applicant organizations with Edmonton’s artists and arts professionals.

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Deadline: June 2, 2025

Grant for individuals and collectives

Equity & Access in the Arts invests in equity-seeking artists and collectives to pursue artistic work, advance their skills, develop and strengthen connections to the broader Edmonton arts community.

Deadline: August 1, 2025

Award for individuals

EATF invests in Edmonton’s creative community by recognizing Edmonton artists and arts workers at all stages of their professional careers who demonstrate excellence in their field and continued commitment to working in, and contributing to, the Edmonton region’s arts community.

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Deadline: July 2, 2025

Grant for organizations

Through the Invent & Adapt program, the EAC invests in organizations that are preparing, planning, and implementing thoughtful and considered change.

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Grant for organizations

Operating investments help organizations fulfill their arts and festival mandates and assist with costs related to the activities of non-profit organizations in pursuit of their mandates and objectives, including general administration and governance.

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Grant for organizations

Programming Grants are flexible and support non-profit organizations to undertake specific work in Edmonton, such as artistic creation, production, presentation, the support of sectors or artistic disciplines in the Edmonton arts community, or the promotion of active participation in art making.

FAQ for artists & organizations

Interested in applying for funding? 

Read an overview of the process to help get you started, and a glossary of important funding-related terms and how we use them.