Operating Grants - Book Publishers, Periodical Publishers and Arts Service Organizations
Deadlines:
Book Publishers: December 1
Periodicals Publishers: April 15
Arts Service Organizations: May 15 - please contact the consultant

This program assists selected book and magazine publishers as well as arts service organizations. Publishers present the work of Manitoban and Canadian writers to the public. Service organizations promote writing, books, and magazines to the public as well as provide services to their members. Publishers must have two years of project assessment before applying to the program, and must have been resident in Manitoba at least three years. Guidelines for this program are available through the Program Consultant. Please call Patricia Sanders at 945-0422 or email psanders@artscouncil.mb.ca for more information.

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This program has been designed to support the development of effective and responsible working relationships of senior management staff and boards of directors in the professional arts sector in Manitoba. This program will fund some or all of the costs of providing appropriate experts to meet the specific needs of professional, non-profit arts organizations in strengthening their operation, particularly in the areas of management and governance. 

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.

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This grant for Manitoba publishers encourages the publication of original editions of Manitoban and Canadian books of cultural significance. The maximum per title is $3000. Guidelines for this program are available through the Program Consultant. Please call Patricia Sanders at 945-0422 or email psanders@artscouncil.mb.ca for more information.

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Project Grant for Periodical Publishers
Deadline: April 15

This grant is available to developing and emerging periodical publishers to support a variety of projects. The maximum awarded in a fiscal year is $10,000.

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.
For general guidelines and registration form click here.

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Public Reading by Manitoba Writers
Deadline: 6 weeks before the date of the reading

* AS OF OCTOBER 1, THE PROGRAM IS UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2011

This program supports readings by Manitoba writers hosted by community organizations, schools and libraries. To qualify for support, readings must be open to the public (except in the case of schools).

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.

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Community Connections and Access Program
Deadline: April 1, October 1.

The Community Connections and Access Program is designed to address specific needs identified by artists who face barriers to equal opportunities in artistic and professional development and presentation. The program will fund projects to address the needs of the emerging and professional artists in communities that are disadvantaged or under-served. Applications can be submitted by artists, groups, collectives, ensembles and organizations. The maximum award for individual emerging artists is $2,500; for established or professional artists, $5,000; and for ensembles and organizations, $10,000.

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.
(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)

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Artists in Community Residency Program
Deadline: April 1, October 1.

The Artists In Community Residency Program will assist incorporated, non-profit organizations in Manitoba with the opportunity to respond to community development needs in, or through, the arts by engaging Manitoba artists to work in Manitoba communities for a specified period of time. In this program artists will engage with the broader community or public in ways that are meaningful and relevant towards the outcome of individual and community development. The artist(s) must be working with a community that would not otherwise be engaged in the arts. This is an opportunity for communities to express themselves through creative collaboration with established and professional artists.

For general guidelines and registration form click here.
For a copy of the program guidelines click here.

(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)

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Deep Bay Artists' Residency in Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
Deadline: December 15

The Deep Bay Artists' Residency at Riding Mountain National Park of Canada offers professional artists in all disciplines time, space and a facility in which to work on a creative project in the natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park of Canada. It also offers professional artistic directors and arts administrators the opportunity to undertake visioning, planning and research work.

Riding Mountain National Park of Canada is providing a newly renovated log cabin (live/work studio) to artists, artistic directors and arts administrators who will be selected through the Manitoba Arts Council’s peer assessment process. Residency periods will be 1, 2, 4 or 6 weeks in length, from May through to October. Artists, artistic directors and arts administrators are eligible for a maximum stay of six weeks within a 4-year period, and may apply each year.

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.
(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)

First time applicant? A consultation with the Program Consultant prior to preparing an application is strongly recommended.

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Special Opportunities Grant
Deadline:
May 15 for projects beginning after June 30

The Special Opportunities Grant supports professional Manitoba artists and arts organizations to undertake unique initiatives or take advantage of extraordinary opportunities. It is intended to fund special projects and artistic endeavours that are not served by other programs at the Manitoba Arts Council. Grants levels will be based on the scope of the project and the availability of funds. The maximum grant will normally not exceed $10,000 for organizations and $5,000 for individuals.

For general guidelines and registration form click here.
For a copy of the program guidelines click here.

(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)

First time applicant? A consultation with the Program Consultant prior to preparing an application is strongly recommended.

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