Historic Firehall #1 Courtyard Activation Grant
Historic Firehall #1 Courtyard Activation Grant
Creating a cultural hub in downtown Calgary
Applications are now closed.
Help bring new life to Historic Firehall #1
We are inviting arts and cultural groups to help turn the Historic Firehall #1 courtyard (104 6 Avenue SE) into a vibrant community space this summer. Grants are available to support community‑led projects that offer inclusive, family‑friendly activities that are free or low-cost.
We’re looking for single‑day or multi‑day events — whether they run once, on consecutive days, or recur over time — as long as they take place in the courtyard between June 1 and September 30.
This grant is in collaboration with cSPACE as part of the project to transform the Historic Firehall #1 and neighbouring North-West Travellers Building into an arts and culture hub.
Funding available
This grant supports medium and large-scale initiatives with up to $20,000 available per initiative.
- Applicants must contribute at least 25% in cash or sponsorship.
- The City will contribute up to 75% of eligible project costs, excluding in-kind contributions.
Initiative ideas
- Cultural festival
- Live performance
- Interactive art installation
- Market
- Workshop
- Community gathering
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