Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Arts Nova Scotia
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Content last updated: March 4, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Arts Nova Scotia
5 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Operate - Activate
Provides operational support for arts organizations in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Operate - Sustain
Supports stability for arts organizations involving professional artists
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 550,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Mi'kmaq Arts Program
Supports Mi'kmaq artists with funding for art development and presentation
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants to Organizations and Groups
Financial support for arts organizations and artist groups in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Equity Funding Initiative
Supports professional artists from designated communities to develop, present, and grow their arts practice.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects