Young Artist Legacy Award Program

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.

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

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

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

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.

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. 

• 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. 

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.

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.

• 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.)

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

• Young Artists Grant Program - Detailed Budget Worksheet