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Artist Development Microgrants 2026: Information Session & How to Apply

Deadline for Intake 1: March 25, 2026, at 4:30pm MT Learn how to apply for the 2026 Artist Development Microgrant. This session covers the transition to a staff-reviewed lottery process, eligibility requirements for Calgary-based artists, and the specific activities covered under our two program streams. Important Links: Full Guidelines: https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/gr... Questions? Reach out to Caitlyn Russell [caitlin.russell@calgaryartsdevelopment.com] or Jasmine Piper [jasmine.piper@calgaryartsdevelopment.com] . For technical issues with the portal, contact grants@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. 00:00 – Welcome to the 2026 Artist Development Micro Grant Info Session 00:27 – Where to Find Full Guidelines & FAQ 00:43 – Accessibility, Translation, & Interpretation Support 01:06 – Program Contacts & Technical Support 01:36 – Breaking Down Barriers: Support for All Applicants 02:08 – One-on-One Application Accommodations 02:43 – Funding for External Support Persons 03:41 – Major 2026 Changes: Staff Review & Eligibility Update 04:41 – Age Requirements & Name Adjustments 05:05 – Program Goals & Objectives 05:48 – Eligibility: Who Can Apply? 06:12 – Ineligible Applicants & Organizations 06:30 – Funding Amounts & Total Grant Pool 06:42 – 2026 Intake Schedule (Spring & Fall) 06:59 – The Lottery Process: How it Works 08:24 – Stream-Specific Lottery & Funding Pro-rating 08:40 – Ensuring Fairness: Removal of Identifying Information 09:15 – Validity, Integrity, & Recording the Process 09:41 – Notification of Results & Waitlists 09:56 – Reapplying & Back-to-Back Funding Policies 10:21 – Open Grant Policy (Maximum 2 Grants) 10:48 – Why Use a Lottery? Rationale & History 11:40 – Sustainability & Complexity vs. Grant Amount 13:13 – Successes & Pilot Results (2024–2025) 14:40 – Learnings & Areas for Improvement 16:01 – Why Larger Programs Still Use Peer Assessment 16:35 – Intake 1: Key Dates & Deadlines 17:04 – Activity Timelines (Intake 1) 17:23 – Planning for Results & Funding Release 18:13 – Intake 2: Key Dates & Deadlines 18:31 – Activity Timelines (Intake 2) 18:51 – Installment Policy & Deferring Payment 19:31 – What Can You Apply For? Choosing the Right Stream 20:37 – Retroactive Funding & Application Specificity 21:45 – Non-Eligible General Administrative Time 22:03 – Stream 1 Deep Dive: Artistic Professional Development 23:42 – Stream 2 Deep Dive: Career Development & Promotion