Young Artists Legacy Award Program

The Young Artists Legacy Award program provides financial assistance to young, aspiring artists from the St. Albert community.

The grant offers financial assistance to young aspiring artists by providing funding for:

  • Education and/or professional development opportunities
  • Travel assistance to showcase events and/or conferences

Application Intake Details

Annual intake deadline date for applications will be the first Thursday in April. Applications are processed annually in April and May.

Applications for 2024 are being accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April 4, 2024.

Frequently Ask Questions

What types of projects are funded?

Emphasis will be put on the facilitation and development of young, aspiring artists from the St. Albert community through project funding assistance for:

  • Training
  • Education
  • Career advancement opportunities

This grant is meant for short-term programs and opportunities that enhance artistic development beyond regular training.

Arts disciplines eligible for assistance include visual arts, theatre, music, musical theatre, literary, film and new media and multi-media.

What types of projects are ineligible?

Equipment purchases, equipment rental fees, studio rehearsal space fees, recording time related to fundraising activities, as well as post-secondary tuition fees.

How much money can I expect to be granted?

The maximum amount per individual is $500 and per group is $1,000.

Will I be required to provide a final report of my use of the grant?

Yes, we require both a financial and narrative report. Future awards will be contingent upon the submission of a final report

Who decides which artists receive awards?

Grant applications are reviewed by a sub-committee appointed by the City of St. Albert’s Arts Development Advisory Committee. Final funding allocations are approved by the Arts Development Advisory Committee.


Program Guidelines

View the program guidelines by clicking the dropdowns below, or download the following: Young Artists Legacy Award Guidelines

Grant Overview

The Young Artists Legacy Award program provides financial assistance to young, aspiring artists from the St. Albert community. 

The grant offers financial assistance to young aspiring artists by providing funding for: 

  • Short-term educational programs and/or professional development opportunities that enhance artistic development beyond a post-secondary experience, 
  • Travel assistance to showcase events and/or conferences. 

The Young Artists Legacy Award Program is intended to fund one training, education or career advancement opportunity per individual or group within a calendar year. These grants are non-transferable, and any unused monies will have to be returned to the City. 

The maximum amount of funding per individual is $500 and per group is $1,000. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Individuals aged 13 – 21 whose permanent residence is in the St. Albert community and are wishing to pursue a career in the arts or are pursuing a career in the arts 
  • A youth group, with the majority of the group having permanent residence in the St. Albert community and are pursuing a career in the arts. 
  • Recipients of the Young Artists Legacy Award may not apply for next year’s intake of grants. Successful applicants must wait one calendar year before re-applying for funding. 
  • Applicants are required to submit a final report, including an expenditure report within 60 days of their project completion, verifying that the funds were used for the purpose awarded and the objectives were achieved. 

Assessment and Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: 

  • Opportunities for the applicants that will enhance artistic development beyond regular instruction.
  • Preference will be given to new applications.
  • Individuals or groups may receive one Young Artists Legacy Award per year.
  • Arts disciplines eligible for assistance include: visual arts, theatre, music, musical theatre, literary, film and new media and multi-media.
  • Ineligible projects include: equipment purchases, equipment rental fees, studio rehearsal space fees, recording time related to fundraising activities, as well as post-secondary tuition fees.

Preparing your Application

Please provide full, complete and personalized answers to the questions in the online form, to allow the jury to best evaluate your application.

Website links to program details are optional, but highly encouraged.

Application Checklist

  • Ensure all fields in the online application form are completed. 
  • Ensure all documents needed to complete your application are ready and saved in PDF format (ie detailed budget, registration confirmation, etc.)

Required Grant Worksheet

After you've submitted your application, you will receive an email request to fill out and submit the following agreement to civicgrants@stalbert.ca


Steps for Application

  1. Applicants must review the Grant Overview and Eligibility Requirements to ensure they qualify for the Young Artist Legacy Award. If you have any questions, please contact the grant administrator at civicgrants@stalbert.ca
  2. Gather all additional information required prior to applying. Key pieces of additional information which may be needed with your application could include:
    • Detailed Budget
    • Registration Confirmation
  3. After you've confirmed your eligibility and have all the additional/supporting documentation ready and saved as pdf’s, you may start your application.

    Apply for the Young Artists Legacy Award Grant

Note: After submitting your online application, you will receive an e-mail response that will provide directions for sending in the additional information noted above (ie detailed budget, registration confirmation). Once you've completed this, your application will be reviewed by staff and additional follow-up will occur if necessary.


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Last edited: July 15, 2024