City of Calgary: Festival and Events Microgrant Program

Calgarians are looking for ways to safely participate in public events like they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. This Microgrant program is meant to support the additional costs for events to meet changing public health guidelines. Keeping arts, culture, sports and/or recreation events safe will improve the wellbeing of citizens and our communities.

There is $75,000 available to support arts, culture, sports and recreation events.

Applications will be accepted from July 20 to November 13, 2020. Apply early – the program closes November 13 or as soon as all funding is allocated.

The host organization must be a registered legal entity in good standing; as a not-for-profit, charitable organization or Calgary Business Improvement Area. Events can be in-person or virtual/online. Event date must be between July 20, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (this program cannot fund projects that are before July 20, 2020).

Other requirements include:

• Event must be open to the public
• All provincial and City guidelines and regulations must be followed
• All required permissions and permits must be secured
• A budget with estimated revenues and expenses must be provided
• Microgrant must be spent according to approved eligible costs
• All funds must be used in 2020
• A Report Back form must be submitted within 60 days of the completion of your event

View more information on the grant’s website!