City of Calgary Arts and Culture Microgrant
Microgrants of up to $30,000 for Calgary non-profits, charities, community associations, and BIAs delivering new arts and culture projects.
About this program
The City of Calgary Arts and Culture Microgrant supports new arts and culture projects, programming, temporary installations, place-keeping, workshops, and events that enhance cultural learning and arts appreciation in Calgary. The 2026 program has $1 million in available funding and is open to eligible non-profits, registered charities, community associations, and Business Improvement Areas. Artists may collaborate with an eligible organization to apply, and funded work must provide meaningful benefit to the Calgary community.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are Calgary non-profits, registered charities, community associations, and Business Improvement Areas proposing new arts and culture initiatives that benefit Calgary residents.
Requirements
- Applicant must be an eligible non-profit, registered charity, community association, or Business Improvement Area.
- Project must provide meaningful benefit to the Calgary community.
- Project must be an arts or culture initiative, program, installation, workshop, event, or place-keeping activity.