Funding Programs and Opportunities
RISE UP regularly provides funding programs and opportunities for the creative community in Calgary and its surrounding area. These initiatives invite individuals and organizations to propose creative projects, events and programs that will transform the live event sector in YYC.
The aim is to reimagine spaces throughout Calgary and how our community connects. We believe arts and culture are at the heart of our city’s vibrancy, and when we make opportunities for artists to create, magic happens!
RISE UP Programs and Funding
Other Funding Opportunities
A comprehensive list detailing funding sources available for arts and culture in and around Calgary.
Calgary Arts Development
Funding for individual artists, artist collectives and arts organizations in Calgary/Mohkinsstsis and Treaty 7 lands.
Calgary Foundation
Calgary Foundation grants are available to registered charities and other qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency, in Calgary and the surrounding area, and Treaty 7 Nations.
Organizations can apply to more than one grant program at a time. In general, an organization can hold a maximum of one active grant in each program. An exception may apply to organizations supporting a non-charity or group of charities. Please check the grant program guidelines for details.
Rozsa Foundation
Through funding programs, the Rozsa Foundation supports arts organizations and leaders to take on initiatives that harness experimentation, innovation, and learning to develop bold, forward-looking approaches to current and future challenges.
They seek to strengthen arts organizations, leaders, and the broader arts community in the Calgary area through five distinct funding programs, each of which supports different types of initiatives.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Browse AFA grants and other funding opportunities, and review guidelines.
Alberta Music
A comprehensive list of music focused funding opportunities for Alberta artists.
FACTOR
With funding and services designed to assist the spectrum of musical expressions and talent, FACTOR is committed to reflecting the diversity of the Canadian population in its programs and operations while also promoting inclusiveness within the broader Canadian music sector.
Government of Canada – Canadian Heritage Funding
Federal funding opportunities for culture, history and sport.
Canada Council for the Arts
In 2023-24, 3,570 Canadian artists, over 470 groups and over 1,910 arts organizations received Canada Council grants.
Government of Alberta – Small Business Resources
Biz Connect provides support to help Alberta entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and succeed.
Government of Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities.