Individual artists, including professional artists, arts administrators and collectives can apply for project specific grants through the ACDI. Individual artists can apply for a maximum of $15,000 per year. ACDI grants for individual artists will support research, creation, production and/or dissemination, as well as professional development, including residencies. The grant includes a maximum subsistence allowance of $2,000 per month, as well as expenses directly related to the project.
 
For more information, or to assist you with your application visit CanadaCouncil.ca/Grants/ACDI_IDCA/Default.htm , or contact Peter Schneider, ACDI Program Officer at 1-800-263-5588 or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4685 or peter.schneider@canadacouncil.ca.  For a complete listing of Canada Council Grant Deadlines for November, please visit CanadaCouncil.ca/Grants/Calendar/Default.htm.
 
The Alberta Creative Development Initiative (ACDI) is a partnership between the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and the Canada Council for the Arts, in collaboration with the Calgary Arts Development Authority and the Edmonton Arts Council. This targeted initiative is designed to enhance the continued development of the arts in Alberta. This is a time limited program;  November 1st is the last confirmed deadline in this year's delivery cycle.