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Grants available for communities for Alberta Culture Days

Apr 21, 2018 | 7:00 AM

EDMONTON, AB — The provincial government is now accepting grants applications from communities and organizations wishing to host Alberta Culture Days events in the fall.

Up to $10,000 is available for communities which want to be designated a feature celebration site, while $5,000 is available for communities interested in being a Host Celebration Site. Grants of $1,000 is available for groups wishing to host a one day pop-up event.

“Alberta Culture Days is an opportunity for communities across the province to demonstrate and share their passion for art, music, history and culture with Albertans and visitors,” said Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, in a statement. “I encourage every community and community organization to join in the celebration at the end of September, and to apply for Alberta Culture Days grant funding.”

The grants can be downloaded here. The deadline for organizations to apply is June 1.