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Arts Organization Incubator Program
Capacity-building support for NWT arts organizations
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This two-year program supports NWT arts organizations with training, funding, and capacity-building activities. Eligible participants can receive up to $20,000 to support approved modules such as strategic planning, governance, project management, and fundraising.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training and capacity-building modules for arts organizations
- Strategic planning and board governance activities
- Project management, bookkeeping, and grant writing support
- Mentorship, professional development, and fundraising development activities
Documents Needed
- Signed contribution agreement
- Module reporting documents
- Final documents created during each module
- Module summary of outcomes and challenges
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations based in the Northwest Territories
- Registered arts organizations in good standing under the NWT Societies Act
- Non-profit arts organizations selected for participation
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not based in the Northwest Territories
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations not selected to participate
- Organizations that miss the invitation acceptance deadline
Eligible expenses
- Administration costs related to module participation
- Materials and supplies for approved modules
- Consultant, mentor, grant writer, and contractor fees
- Direct travel costs linked to approved project expertise or professional development
- Approved expenses needed to complete modules
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wages to pay board members
- Expenses not tied to approved activities or training
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s capacity-building objectives
- Ability to support arts and creative sector development in the NWT
- Need for the proposed modules and activities
- Contribution to organizational sustainability and fundraising capacity
How to apply
- Step 1: Receive an invitation
- Eligible organizations are contacted by the Arts Officer by email.
- Step 2: Accept the invitation
- Confirm acceptance in writing within 30 days.
- Send the acceptance to culturefund@gov.nt.ca.
- Step 3: Enrol and prepare work plan
- Work with the Arts Officer to identify activities and build a work plan.
- Review the proposed budget and milestones.
- Step 4: Sign the agreement
- Sign the contribution agreement and return it by email.
- Step 5: Complete modules and report
- Submit reporting and final documents after each module.
- Send reports to culturefund@gov.nt.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible organizations are contacted by the Arts Officer by email
- Selected organizations must accept the invitation in writing within 30 days
- The Arts Officer and the organization build a customized work plan and budget
- A contribution agreement is issued for signature before funding is released
- Reporting is required after each module before further payment
Additional information
- The program is administered by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment in Yellowknife.
- Selected organizations must accept the invitation in writing within 30 days.
- An Arts Officer supports participants and all conversations are confidential.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Organization Incubator Program Program
What is the Arts Organization Incubator Program?
This two-year program supports NWT arts organizations with training, funding, and capacity-building activities. Eligible participants can receive up to $20,000 to support approved modules such as strategic planning, governance, project management, and fundraising.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Organization Incubator Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Organization Incubator Program program?
To be eligible for the Arts Organization Incubator Program program, you must:
Must be NWT-based
Registered under the NWT Societies Act
Selected to participate
What expenses are eligible under Arts Organization Incubator Program?
Training and capacity-building modules for arts organizations
Strategic planning and board governance activities
Project management, bookkeeping, and grant writing support
Mentorship, professional development, and fundraising development activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Organization Incubator Program?
You can contact Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) by email at culturefund@gov.nt.ca or by phone at 867-767-9347 ext. 71474.
Where is the Arts Organization Incubator Program available?
The Arts Organization Incubator Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Arts Organization Incubator Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Organization Incubator Program is a Grant and Funding