Operating Grants - Dance and Music
Deadline: March 15

This program provides operating assistance to a limited number of professional organizations who: contribute to the development of their art form; participate in the development of local artists; maintain a level of public support; and maintain strict management and financial controls. Guidelines for this program are available through the Program Consultant. Please call Cathleen Enns at
945-8631 or email cenns@artscouncil.mb.ca for more information.

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Operating Multi-Year Grant - Theatre
Deadline: March 15

This program assists the ongoing annual or multiyear activity of a limited number of professional groups who: contribute to the development of their art form; participate in the development of local artists; maintain a level of public support; and maintain strict management and financial controls. Guidelines for this program are available through the Program Consultant. Please call Martine Friesen at 945-8630 or email mfriesen@artscouncil.mb.ca for more information.

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Operating Multi-Year Grants - Music are available to provide partial support to the ongoing annual activity of a limited number of professional groups as well as ongoing performing ensembles of professional Manitoba performing artists or creative collectives. Organizations receiving support are expected to contribute to the development of their art form, to participate in the development of local artists, to maintain a reasonable level of public support, and to maintain strict management and financial controls. Guidelines for this program are available through the Program Consultant. Please call Cathleen Enns at 945-8631 or email cenns@artscouncil.mb.ca for more information.

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Management and Governance Assistance Program
Deadline: April 1

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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Music Production Grant
Deadlines: March 1

This grant assists the presentation of individual productions or series by professional Manitoba artists.

For a copy of the program guidelines: click here.
For general guidelines and registration form 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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Theatre Production Grant
Deadlines: March 1, September 1

This grant assists the presentation of individual productions or series by professional Manitoba artists.

For a copy of the program guidelines: click here.
For general guidelines and registration form 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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Dance Creation/Production Grant
Deadlines: March 1 - for projects commencing May 10
September 1 - for projects commencing November 10

The Dance Creation/Production Grant is available to support the creation of original works by Manitoba choreographers, as well as for dance production projects. Individuals, professional dance artist collectives and professional dance organizations may be eligible. The maximum grant available through this program is $15,000.

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.
For general guidelines and registration form 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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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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Commission and Development Grant for Composers
Deadlines: March 1, September 1

This grant assists the creation of original musical compositions by professional Manitoba composers, and commissions and/or creative or production development projects. The maximum available in a fiscal year is $10,000.

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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Competition and Prizes Program
Deadline: February 1 for organizations

This program provides prize funds for distribution to Manitobans by music organizations sponsoring competitions or activities at a national level.

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

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