Cultural industries — Financial assistance

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Cultural industries — Financial assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Cultural industries — Financial assistance is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural industries — Financial assistance?

Cultural industries — Financial assistance is funded by Government of New Brunswick, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture (NB)

Q: Who is eligible for the Cultural industries — Financial assistance program?

To be eligible for the Cultural industries — Financial assistance program, you must: • No eligibility information for for-profit businesses is specified.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural industries — Financial assistance?

You can contact Government of New Brunswick.

Q: Where is the Cultural industries — Financial assistance available?

The Cultural industries — Financial assistance program is available the province of NB.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NB, Canada

Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Grants and contributions of varying amounts for arts organizations, arts businesses (fine craft, music, film and television, new media, writing and publishing) and artists.

Financing terms and conditions

The New Brunswick Cultural Industries Financial Assistance provides various financing modalities to support the unique needs of arts and culture sector projects while promoting strategic use of funds. Details of the financing modalities cater to diverse project requirements in the cultural industries domain.

Co-financing available for eligible expenses related to arts and cultural projects.
Eligible projects may receive varying levels of funding support based on assessment criteria.
Possibility of funding for both project-specific and operational budget lines.
Funding cap and percentage support determined by project category and scope.
Funds disbursed in stages, contingent on meeting defined progress milestones.
Eligible to cover necessary expenses that contribute to achieving project objectives.
Comprehensive financial reporting requirements to ensure accountability and transparency.

Activities funded

Production and development of fine craft projects.
Writing and publishing initiatives.
Music industry projects.
Film, television, and new media productions.
Public art project proposals by professional artists.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 120,000

Establishment of a community arts center offering workshops and exhibitions

$ 100,000

Development of a virtual reality experience based on Canadian folklore

$ 90,000

Production of a documentary film on Canadian wildlife conservation efforts

$ 100,000

Launch of an independent publishing house focusing on indigenous literature

$ 90,000

Creation of a film festival dedicated to emerging Canadian filmmakers

$ 110,000

Creation of a digital archive for Canadian music history

Eligibility

The applicant must be a professional artist or an arts organization involved in cultural industries such as fine craft, writing and publishing, music, film, television, or new media.

Who is eligible?

Fine craft businesses
Writing and publishing companies
Music industry organizations
Film, television, and new media companies

Eligible expenses

The grant opportunities through the Tourism, Heritage, and Culture program in New Brunswick offer avenues for artistic and cultural enhancement. These are designed to support artistic endeavours, cultural exchanges, and public art projects to enrich community engagement and preserve cultural heritage.

Submission of public art project proposals by professional artists.
Projects under the Maine-New Brunswick Cultural Initiative to promote cross-border cultural collaboration.
Projects under the Louisiana-New Brunswick Cultural Initiative for cultural exchange and collaboration.
Participation in the Culture Satellite Account (CSA) initiatives to measure the economic impact of culture.
Reservation of spaces for ArtNB collections to showcase artistic works.
Special initiatives focusing on the arts for municipalities and communities.
Engagement in the Arts in Schools program to integrate arts into educational settings.
Support for cultural industries including fine craft, writing and publishing, music, and film.

Eligible geographic areas

New Brunswick

How to apply

Access Online Platform

Visit the online platform at http://grants.artsculturenb.ca/.
Familiarize yourself with the interface and options available for submitting a grant application.

Create a User Profile

Register by creating a user account on the platform.
Enter personal and professional information as required to set up your profile.

Prepare Application Materials

Complete Online Application

Log into your account on the online platform.
Complete the online application form by entering all required details meticulously.
Upload all the prepared application materials and supporting documents.

Review and Submit Application

Review your completed application to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Make any necessary adjustments before submission.
Click the submit button to send your application for processing.

Confirmation and Tracking

Receive an automated confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application.
Use the platform to track the progress of your application in real time.

Additional information

A new online grant application platform allows applicants to track their application's processing in real time and consult the history of previous applications.
Applicants can submit final reports directly through the online system.
Resources and reports such as the "Status of the Artist" and annual cultural policy documents are available for reference.
The list of grant recipients from previous years can be consulted for additional context.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural industries — Financial assistance Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural industries — Financial assistance. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.