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Capacity Building Program
Supports arts sector growth and sustainability
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit arts and culture organizations legally incorporated in New Brunswick
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Overview
The Capacity Building Program provides grants to non-profit arts and culture organizations and cultural industries in New Brunswick, covering 50% of eligible costs up to $25,000 or $50,000 to support growth in the arts and culture sector. Eligible work includes professional development, business planning, and new programming or services.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Projects that advance or develop resources for the benefit of the arts sector
- Development or adaptation of structures, systems, platforms, support models, or innovative solutions that respond to organizational issues or offer new pathways to sustainability
- Professional development, mentorship, training, or networking opportunities for staff or artists
- Business, strategic, or succession planning activities
- Regional-, provincial-, or national-scale arts and culture events or initiatives, and initiatives that develop, test, produce, or measure new programming or services
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit arts and culture organizations legally incorporated in New Brunswick
- Cultural industries legally registered in New Brunswick, including craft entrepreneurs, literary publishers, media producers, and commercial galleries
- Organizations that receive funding from the Operational Support Program administered by artsnb, for activities not supported by their operational support grant
Who is not eligible
- Organizations or businesses whose primary mandate is not artistic or cultural in nature and/or which does not include a professional arts component
- Schools, universities, colleges, or organizations primarily associated therewith
- Recreational organizations
- Religious organizations
- Alumni associations and municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Wages or artist fees associated with the conception or delivery of the project, at minimum industry standard rates
- Coordination costs related to the project
- Consultant fees for business or strategic plan exercises
- Costs related to the development or production of new programming or services
- Costs related to professional development, networking, mentorship, and training activities, including participation in conferences and symposiums
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wages not directly associated with the project
- Costs associated with ongoing operational activities supported by the artsnb Operational Support Program grant
- Capital costs including infrastructure, software, and equipment purchase
- Ongoing operational activities supported by the artsnb Operational Support Program grant
- Awards ceremonies
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- New or sustained impact on the organization and/or arts sector
- Feasibility and achievability
- Proposed activity’s alignment with government priorities with respect to the arts and culture sector
- Projects that respond to priority areas receive additional consideration and merits
How to apply
- Read the guidelines and apply online at Arts Culture NB Portal
- New applicants must first create their user profile by clicking on the GUIDE Create your profile button
- The portal will email the username and password for the applicant to log into the system and access program guidelines and application forms
- Applicants must read the guidelines to ensure they are eligible to apply before creating an application
Processing and Agreement
- Grant recipients must submit a final report within 60 days following the completion of the project or by the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first
- Notification of results will be provided within 90 days from the submission of the application
- Grant recipients must acknowledge the financial support of the Province of New Brunswick in all promotions of the project for which a grant is received
- Grant recipients are encouraged to promote the project on social media by tagging or using the hashtag #ArtsCultureNB
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capacity Building Program Program
What is the Capacity Building Program?
The Capacity Building Program provides grants to non-profit arts and culture organizations and cultural industries in New Brunswick, covering 50% of eligible costs up to $25,000 or $50,000 to support growth in the arts and culture sector. Eligible work includes professional development, business planning, and new programming or services.
How much funding can be received?
Capacity Building Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Capacity Building Program program?
To be eligible for the Capacity Building Program program, you must:
Applicants must be non-profit arts and culture organizations or cultural industries in New Brunswick.
Applicants seeking support for a recurring project must demonstrate ongoing progress.
Eligible organizations must have staff and/or volunteers with professional training or relevant experience in creating or distributing creative works.
What expenses are eligible under Capacity Building Program?
Projects that advance or develop resources for the benefit of the arts sector
Development or adaptation of structures, systems, platforms, support models, or innovative solutions that respond to organizational issues or offer new pathways to sustainability
Professional development, mentorship, training, or networking opportunities for staff or artists
Business, strategic, or succession planning activities
Regional-, provincial-, or national-scale arts and culture events or initiatives, and initiatives that develop, test, produce, or measure new programming or services
Who can I contact for more information about the Capacity Building Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at culture@gnb.ca.
Where is the Capacity Building Program available?
The Capacity Building Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Capacity Building Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capacity Building Program is a Grant and Funding