The Culture Days Microgrant supports community-led initiatives that help activate Calgary’s greater downtown through free or low-cost arts and culture programming during the month of September.

With a total of $100,000 in available funding, the Culture Days Microgrant supports new small-scale initiatives or the enhancement of existing initiatives, offering up to $5,000 per initiative.

Eligible applicants include registered non-profits, charities, Community Associations and Business Improvement Areas.

Thank you to everyone who applied. Check back soon to see which initiatives will be supported through this year's microgrant!

Do you have a larger initiative in mind? Check other funding opportunities here.

• Adding an extra day or a new initiative to existing programming
• Expanding the footprint of your existing event
• Pop ups (concert, performance, gallery or exhibition, art walk, backstage tour of creative space, etc.)
• Cultural workshops
• Cultural festivals
• Temporary interactive artwork or installation
• Cultural film screening
• and many more!

Calgary Culture Days 2024 introduced an exciting partnership between Calgary Opera and two of Calgary’s popular cultural festivals: Taste of Italy and Fiesta Filipino.

This collaboration explored new opportunities for cultural exchange and helped raise awareness of Calgary Opera’s underutilized services. The City of Calgary’s Arts and Culture team facilitated the connection, provided funding to support event delivery, and helped create a more cohesive cultural experience.

The partnership drew more than 87,000 attendees over four days of performances and laid a strong foundation for future collaborations. It demonstrated the power of diverse engagement in shaping a vibrant and inclusive city.