Operating Grant
Eligibility
The Grant Programs are open to organizations that:
- operate under an arts mandate*
- are currently registered as a non-profit organization / corporation / society in the Province of Alberta
- have been in operation for one full year
- maintain operations throughout the whole or majority of the year
- are located within the City of Calgary
- maintain a majority of activities that support Calgary artists and/or are accessible to Calgary citizens
Operating Grant Appeals Policy
Calgary Arts Development intends its Operating Grant Process to be fair and transparent. In the event where a case can be made that an assessment panel has misunderstood an application or where due process was not followed, Calgary Arts Development offers an opportunity for applications to be re-considered through an appeals process.
Grant Assessment
Calgary Arts Development's arms length Grants Assessors make recommendations for the disbursement of operating and other granting funds to Calgary Arts Development staff, who in turn provide these recommendations to the Calgary Arts Development Board of Directors. In making recommendations, assessors follow an assessment process that considers established criteria for each assessed grant program.
Artistic and Public Impact (the primary focus in the assessment of Operating Grants)
Calgary Arts Development has prepared the attached Artistic and Public Impact Measurements document as a starting point for exploring these areas. This document contains a number of measurements and examples for both artistic and public impact that were used as a reference in creating the 2009 Operating Grant. Grant applicants have been asked to write about their impact in many of these measurement areas. We hope to be able to continue to add to and improve this document as we explore these areas with you. Any comments you may have to strengthen this document are welcome!
Investment Guidelines for Assessors
The information in these documents is regarding the assessment process of Calgary Arts Development’s Operating Grant Program including conflict of interest and confidentiality guidelines and policies. Information about Grant Guidelines and Assessment Criteria are available at calgaryartsdevelopment.com/opgrants.
Application Overview - Presentation for Grant Assessors
The presentation "Operating Grant Guidelines and Application" provides an overview of the operating grant and assessment process for grants assessors.
2012 Operating Grant Program
DEADLINE: 4:30PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
The Operating Grant Program invests annually in Calgary based, non-profit organizations driven by an arts mandate, with priority given to organizations that demonstrate high artistic and public impact while maintaining sound operations. The goal of the Operating Grant Program is to ensure that Calgary arts organizations have the opportunity to flourish in an environment with a stable base of resources. Organizations may allocate these funds to any area of their overall budget.
The funds and allocations for CADA’s 2012 Operating Grant will remain consistent with 2011 levels. Therefore organizations currently funded through our Operating Grant Program are unable to request an increase to their 2012 grant. Organizations previously funded in 2011 can complete an Extension Report (or an Interim report if you are a Festival organization) to receive the same funding in 2012, subject to the terms and conditions described in the guidelines below.
Organizations that received an Operating Grant in 2011 will be required to complete an Extension Report or Interim Report:
If you are unsure which stream your organization is in, please contact us at 403-264-5330 or grants@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.
PROFESSIONAL Organization Stream: For organizations that primarily engage professional artists, pay standard artist fees, and that have an annual operating budget of less than $999,000 (based on an average of the past 3 years).
COMMUNITY Organization Stream: For organizations that operate primarily by volunteers, do not primarily engage professional artists, and do not pay standard artist fees.
LARGE Organization Stream: For professional arts organizations with annual operating budgets of $1 million or greater.
- 2012 Operating Grant Program Extension Report Guidelines (Professional, Community and Large Streams)
- Sample Extension Report
FESTIVAL Organization Stream: Festivals are currently on a 2-year grant cycle. For organizations with a primary purpose to present a stand-alone arts festival defined as: a special event that occurs within a defined limited period of time, with the primary purpose of presenting a multi-faceted, broad-based, celebratory experience, with activities that are accessible to the general community and that gather audiences in excess of 100 persons.
Required Forms and Downloads (all streams): The required template forms below are needed to complete your online application.
How To Apply
DEADLINE: 4:30PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Online Granting System: If you are a returning operating grant contact, use your user ID and password to access the GRANT-INTERFACE. If you are a new contact for an organization and do not have access to your account, please contact us at 403-264-5330, or email grants@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. If for any reason you are unable to complete your application online, please contact Calgary Arts Development to make other arrangements. Use the Guide to On-Line Granting to help you navigate the system.
If you have questions about the Operating Grant Program, please contact Calgary Arts Development by phone, 403-264-5330, or email grants@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.
