Music Individual Project Funding

The Music Individual Project Funding program provides financial support to Alberta-based individual musicians and composers to pursue specific, time-bound music projects in creation, production, training, or research.
  • Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Overview of the Music Individual Project Funding program:

Administered by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA), this program supports Alberta-resident individual artists working in music and sound art. The program is designed to help individual artists complete discrete projects that contribute meaningfully to their professional development or artistic practice. Funded activities may include composing original music, producing recordings, presenting live performances, researching sound-based projects, or pursuing specialized training. Artists working in all music genres—including classical, jazz, pop, rock, traditional, and experimental—are eligible. Projects may involve solo work or collaboration, as long as the applicant is the lead and the primary focus is on their individual artistic growth. The funding is not intended to support ongoing operations, touring, or ensemble activities that are better suited to other programs

Benefits of the Music Individual Project Funding program:
  • Up to $18,000 CAD per application
  • Enables artists to focus on creating, developing, or producing original music
  • Supports recording, composition, and performance preparation
  • Encourages professional development through training and research
  • Provides flexibility for projects across all musical styles and practices
  • Strengthens Albertas cultural sector by investing in individual artistic growth
Eligibility criteria of the Music Individual Project Funding program:
  • Eligible Applicants:
  • Professional artists who:
    • Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
    • Reside in Alberta for at least one year prior to applying
    • Are 18 years or older
    • Are not full-time students
  • Artists working in any music discipline, including:
    • Composition, sound art, songwriting, vocal/instrumental performance, audio production
  • Eligible Projects Include:
  • Creation of new music or sound-based works
  • Production of professional recordings
  • Research or development of new music tools or techniques
  • Mentorship or advanced training
  • Public presentations or installations of sound-based works
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