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Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Online arts funding application portal
Latest source updateLast Update: July 14, 2026Latest change: The Book and Periodical Publishers Operational Support Program now shows a July 15, 2026 deadline, expanded eligibility rules, updated application steps, and evaluation details for returning and new applicants.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 14, 2026
Latest change: The Book and Periodical Publishers Operational Support Program now shows a July 15, 2026 deadline, expanded eligibility rules, updated application steps, and evaluation details for returning and new applicants.
New publisher support program details
The Book and Periodical Publishers Operational Support Program now shows a July 15, 2026 deadline and a detailed Program Guidelines document for applicants to review before applying. Eligibility, evaluation, and application instructions were expanded: the program now specifies requirements for Canadian ownership, New Brunswick head office, one year of incorporation and operations, year-round staffing, distribution practices, eligible title counts, and nonprofit governance, and it says returning applicants are guaranteed a base amount equivalent to 80% of the previous cycle’s approved funding while new applicants are not guaranteed a base amount.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Arts Culture NB Portal is the online application platform for arts and culture funding in New Brunswick. It lets users register, sign in, review funding opportunities, save drafts, and submit applications through the portal securely.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- 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
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
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
- Visit subventions.artsculturenb.ca and click Register Here.
- Select Arts and culture - New organization, Arts and culture - Existing organization, or Arts and culture - Individual artist.
- Complete the form, submit it, then use the email notification to create or reset your password and activate your account.
- Sign in to the portal, open Funding Opportunities, and click Apply Now beside the program you want.
- Save your draft regularly, return to In progress to continue editing, and submit the application when all required fields are complete.
Processing and Agreement
- After submission, you receive a confirmation email.
- Submitted applications can be viewed in the In progress evaluation section of the dashboard.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural industries — Financial assistance Program
What is the Cultural industries — Financial assistance?
Arts Culture NB Portal is the online application platform for arts and culture funding in New Brunswick. It lets users register, sign in, review funding opportunities, save drafts, and submit applications through the portal securely.
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.
What expenses are eligible under Cultural industries — Financial assistance?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural industries — Financial assistance?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at culture@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-2555.
Where is the Cultural industries — Financial assistance available?
The Cultural industries — Financial assistance program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Cultural industries — Financial assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural industries — Financial assistance is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural industries — Financial assistance?
Cultural industries — Financial assistance is funded by Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture