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Artist Development Microgrant

From Calgary Arts Development

Next deadlineNext round not announced yet. Last deadline: November 9, 2026Check the funder's page for the next date.

Micro grants up to $5,000 for professional and career development, awarded by lottery among eligible applications.

Amount
Up to $5,000
Who can apply
Individual artists; Groups and collectives not confirmed - check the funder's page
Where you must live
Not found
Art forms
All art forms
Application fee
Not stated on the funder's page
Kind
Grant
How to get it
Open application “Micro grants up to $5,000 for professional and career development, awarded by lottery among eligible applications.”
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What is offered

Money to you

  • You do not need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to receive a grant from us, but you do need to be able to report on this grant to the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • This means if you received an Artist Development Microgrant in Intake 2 of 2025, you cannot apply to Intake 1 of 2026.
  • If you receive an Artist Development Microgrant in Intake 1 of 2026, you may not apply to Intake 2 of 2026.
  • Successful applicants will receive an automated notification through the online grant platform with instructions on how to accept their grant and receive funding.

In the funder's words, from their page, read September 27, 2026.

Eligibility

Age 18+; no back-to-back intakes.

What to send

Not found

Not yet checked against the funder's page.

Key details not found yet: deadline and what to send.

Funder's page last updated April 29, 2026.

Source: https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/grant-investment-programs/guidelines/artist-development-microgrant-2026/ (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 18, 2026.

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