Arts Development Project Support Program

 

What is the Arts Development Project Support Program?

To assist Manitoba nonprofit community-based organizations to undertake initiatives in audience development or arts skills development in the performing, exhibiting or literary arts.

What is the deadline?

Contact the Regional Offices of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport for deadline information.

Who can apply?

• Applications must be submitted by nonprofit community-based organizations in Manitoba. (Groups not eligible under this program include professional arts organizations and organizations eligible for assistance from the Multicultural Grants Advisory Council.)

• These programs are not intended to duplicate assistance provided by other provincial departments and agencies.

• Applicants must be in existence for a minimum of one year

• Possess verifiable financial records for a minimum of one year, including an annual financial statement

• All programs for which project funding is being sought must be open and accessible to the general public.

What is the funding formula?

Subject to the Department's review of the application and available funds, the level of assistance depends upon the location of the project:

	Maximum Grant
Winnipeg-based projects	$ 750.00
Southern Manitoba (except Winnipeg)	$1 000.00
Northern Manitoba - accessible by road	$1 250.00
Northern Manitoba - accessible only by air	$2 500.00

Total grants to an organization in any fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) will not exceed the following maximums:

	Annual Maximum
Winnipeg-based projects	$1 500.00
Southern Manitoba (except Winnipeg)	$2 000.00
Northern Manitoba - accessible by road	$2 500.00
Northern Manitoba - accessible only by air	$5 000.00

Grants are paid after the project takes place. Grant recipients must submit an evaluation report, including a signed project financial statement and verifying documents, within 60 days following completion of the project.

What other services are available?

Consultation services are available to assist community organizations in the planning, development and submission of their proposals.

How do you apply for a grant?

Contact the Regional Offices of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport for applications and information.