Dance Individual Project Funding

Overview of the Dance Individual Project Funding program:

The Dance Individual Project Funding program provides financial support to professional Alberta-based dancers, choreographers, and dance practitioners to pursue time-limited, project-specific activities that advance their practice in any dance style or genre. Administered by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA), this grant helps artists fund artistic creation, production, research, training, and career development opportunities that align with their artistic goals. Eligible projects may include the development of new choreography, the rehearsal and production of performance works, participation in workshops or mentorships, or research in new techniques or methods. The focus is on individual artistic progression rather than group or institutional work. The program is not intended for full company productions or commercial entertainment, but rather for artistic projects with strong personal intent and artistic merit. Projects are assessed by peer committees based on artistic impact, feasibility, professional relevance, and clarity of presentation. Applicants are encouraged to present thoughtful timelines, budgets, and documentation to support their proposals

Benefits of the Dance Individual Project Funding program:

• Up to $18,000 CAD per project
• Supports independent creation, performance, and training in dance
• Encourages artists to experiment, evolve, and refine their skills
• Enables participation in intensives, residencies, or mentorships
• Provides artists with funding to share their work publicly or develop new methods
• Encourages innovation across a broad range of cultural and contemporary dance forms

Eligibility criteria of the Dance Individual Project Funding program:

• Eligible Applicants:
• Individual professional dance artists
• Must be:
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Living in Alberta for at least one year prior to applying
  • 18 years or older
  • Not a full-time student
• Eligible Projects Include:
  • New dance works or choreography development
  • Production or rehearsal leading to a performance
  • Participation in dance training programs or intensives
  • Artistic research or mentorship
  • Experimental or interdisciplinary dance projects