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Arts Equity Funding Initiative
Funding for equity-focused artists in designated communities
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Arts Equity Funding Initiative provides vital financial support to professional artists and organizations, with maximum awards up to $15,000 for developing new work and $12,000 for presentations and professional development activities. The program aims to promote diversity, community engagement, and artistic excellence, especially among marginalized communities facing barriers to access.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new creative works and projects.
- Public presentation and exhibition of artworks.
- Participation in workshops, mentorship, and conferences for professional growth.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists based in Nova Scotia.
- Arts organizations registered in Nova Scotia.
- Groups of three or more artists creating a new work together, with one member accepting the funds.
Eligible geographic areas
Nova ScotiaSelection criteria
- Alignment with the program objectives of supporting diversity and professional growth.
- Clarity and relevance of the project proposal.
- Demonstrated capacity of the applicant to successfully carry out the project.
- Potential impact on the community and contribution to arts and culture.
How to apply
Step 1: Create an online account on the application portal.Step 2: Prepare the application form and supporting documents, including project description and budget.Step 3: Complete and submit the online application before the deadline.Step 4: Email the supporting documents to the specified address to complete the application process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Equity Funding Initiative Program
What is the Arts Equity Funding Initiative?
The Arts Equity Funding Initiative provides vital financial support to professional artists and organizations, with maximum awards up to $15,000 for developing new work and $12,000 for presentations and professional development activities. The program aims to promote diversity, community engagement, and artistic excellence, especially among marginalized communities facing barriers to access.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Equity Funding Initiative Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Equity Funding Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Arts Equity Funding Initiative program, you must:
Applicants must be professional artists or arts organizations in Nova Scotia.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Equity Funding Initiative?
Development of new creative works and projects.
Public presentation and exhibition of artworks.
Participation in workshops, mentorship, and conferences for professional growth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Equity Funding Initiative?
You can contact Arts Nova Scotia by email at artsnssubmissions@novascotia.ca.
Where is the Arts Equity Funding Initiative available?
The Arts Equity Funding Initiative program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Arts Equity Funding Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Equity Funding Initiative is a Grant and Funding