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This funding program is exclusively for Rozsa Foundation Training program participants who have completed the Rozsa Foundations of Arts Leadership program and the Rozsa Arts Management Program (RAMP). The Rozsa Foundation offers Capstone Project Funding to organizations, groups, collectives, and individuals to support the advancement of the participants' Capstone Project.

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OVERVIEW

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The Rozsa Foundations of Arts Leadership program culminates with each participant creating and presenting a Capstone Project. These projects lead to practical results that benefit the participant, their organization (if applicable), and the broader arts community. Once they have completed the program, participants may be eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in funding to bring their Capstone Project to life.

 

With this funding program, the Rozsa Foundation aims to support both the projects and the continued learning of our training program alumni. When applying, consider how your project will impact your organization or the arts community, how it will contribute to your skills and career growth, and how it aligns with your original Capstone Project.​​

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DEADLINES

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The 2025 Capstone Project application deadlines have passed. Deadlines for 2026 will be published in early January. 

 

Foundations and RAMP alumni have up to two years to apply for a Capstone Funding post-program.  ​ ​​

• RAMP 2024 Alumni – last deadline to apply will be in summer 2026

• RAMP 2025 Alumni – last deadline to apply will be in summer 2027

• Foundations 2026 Alumni - first deadline to apply will be in spring 2026

 

 

POTENTIAL & INELIGIBLE PROJECTS

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Projects must be directly related to the Capstone Project the graduate presented in the program. The focus and design of these projects are often quite diverse, and we aim to be as open to projects as we can.

 

Eligible projects typically:

• Directly related to the project presented in the program.

• Clearly identify a professional development or learning opportunity for the graduate.

• Designed to address an identified challenge or opportunity in the organization or community.

 

Projects that are solely focused on the development or presentation of artistic work are not eligible through this funding program.

 

Although completion of the program is a requirement for eligibility, it does not guarantee project funding.

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FUNDING AMOUNTS

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You can apply for up to $5,000. 

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WHO CAN APPLY?

 

If you graduated from Foundations or RAMP while working for an arts organization, you may be eligible to apply if:

• You are a Foundations or RAMP graduate that completed and presented a Capstone Project in the last two years, and

• The project you are requesting funding for furthers the Capstone Project you developed in Foundations or RAMP, and

• Your organization is in support of your application to the funding program, and

• Your organization is Alberta-based, and

• Your organization is arts-focused or is an organization engaging the arts to fulfill its mission, and

• Your organization is a registered charity, registered non-profit, ad-hoc group, grassroots organization, or operating with an alternative organizational structure, and

• Your organization is NOT a business incorporated as for-profit entity, including a sole proprietorship.

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If you graduated from Foundations or RAMP as an independent arts worker, you may be eligible to apply if:

• You are a Foundations or RAMP graduate that completed and presented a Capstone Project in the last two years, and

• The project you are requesting funding for furthers the Capstone Project you developed in Foundations or RAMP, and

• You are a resident of Alberta, and

• You are NOT applying as a business incorporated as for-profit entity, including a sole proprietorship.

 

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Applications must be made by the program graduate. If a graduate exits the organization after they have completed the program, the organization cannot apply to this funding program to further the Capstone Project. Other funding opportunities may be available in this situation. Please contact us to discuss potential avenues for support.

 

​Not sure about your eligibility? Contact Ayla Stephen at ayla@rozsafoundation.com.

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