Individuals & Collectives Grant

Overview of the Individuals & Collectives Grant program:

The EAC's Individuals & Collectives Grant Program offers three distinct streams, each with its own evaluation criteria and assessment process: Stream 1: Exploration & Experimentation Supports individual artists working on creation, experimentation, or research activities. Grant amounts are fixed at $5,000 to support subsistence and any additional costs to the individual while they pursue artistic work. Stream 2: Skills & Career Development Supports mentorship, attending a residency, or other forms of professional development for artists and arts professionals. Projects may be individual or collective, with grants available up to $10,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence. Stream 3: Artist-Driven Major Projects Supports artistic projects ready for implementation, production, and/or presentation. This can include support for creation, subsistence, travel, and/or mentorship. Projects may be individual or collective, with grants available up to $25,000 based on projected expenses, including artist subsistence.

Benefits of the Individuals & Collectives Grant program:

• Financial Support: Provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the stream, to support various artistic endeavors.
• Professional Development: Offers opportunities for mentorship, residencies, and other forms of skill enhancement.
• Project Implementation: Assists in bringing artistic projects to fruition, from conception to public presentation.
• Community Engagement: Encourages collaborations that contribute to the cultural fabric of Edmonton.

Eligibility criteria of the Individuals & Collectives Grant program:

• Individuals must:
• Have an existing and committed practice in any arts discipline or a history of professional activity in the arts sector.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be a resident of Edmonton/amiskwaciy-waskahikan at the time of application and for the project's duration. This includes the City of Edmonton and the Indigenous communities of Enoch Cree Nation, Alexander First Nation, Paul First Nation, and Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN), as grants are considered taxable income.
• Collectives must:
• Have a majority of members who are eligible individuals as described above.
• Designate one individual (the primary applicant) to apply on behalf of the collective.
• Applicants with overdue Edmonton Arts Council final reports are ineligible. An individual or collective may receive one grant from this program annually.