Arts & Culture Microgrant (Deadline: March 5, Sept 3, Dec 31 - 2025)

Arts and Culture Microgrant

Bring your idea for a new arts and culture experience to life! With close to $1 million in available funding, the 2025 Arts and Culture Microgrant is now accepting applications.

Non-profits and registered charities, including Community Associations and Business Improvement Areas, can apply for up to $30,000 in funding for new arts and culture projects, programming, temporary installations, place-keeping, workshops and events that enhance cultural learning and arts appreciation. 

Activity ideas could include:

• pop-up music events
• cultural cooking workshop
• drumming workshop
• artisan markets
• interactive artwork and installations
• cultural festivals
• recreational art studios
• shared maker spaces
• theatre production
• light show
• cultural film screening
• art exhibition showcasing local artists
• your idea here!

Tier 1: Up to $5,000

With total funding of $330,000, Tier 1 supports smaller initiatives by covering up to 100 per cent of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $5,000.

• Apply at least 30 days before the intended start date of the initiative. If your initiative start date is in January or February, please email microgrants@calgary.ca.
• Initiative must be completed by December 31, 2025.
• Your organization may receive only one Arts and Culture Microgrant in this tier per year.
• Intake is ongoing for initiatives until the funding is fully subscribed.

Tier 2: Up to $30,000

With two intake periods and total funding of $325,000 per intake, Tier 2 supports larger initiatives by covering up to 50 per cent of expenses to a maximum of $30,000.

• Apply by March 5, 2025: For initiatives scheduled between June and November 2025.
• Apply by September 3, 2025: For initiatives scheduled between December 2025 and May 2026.
• Your organization may submit multiple applications to both intakes of Tier 2 for different initiatives.

Note: Organizations that receive funding support from the Festivals and Events Subsidy Program are not eligible to receive an Arts & Culture microgrant.

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