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MAC — Artists in Communities
Arts funding for underserved communities
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Share – Artists in Communities supports arts projects that help underserved applicants and communities facing barriers to artistic opportunities. It funds creation, production, public presentations, publication, community art projects, workshops, knowledge sharing, and arts-related gatherings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and production projects
- Public presentations such as performances, exhibitions, concerts, readings, and juried art shows
- Publication projects
- Community art projects involving artists
- Artistic workshops, classes, knowledge sharing, and arts-related gatherings
Documents Needed
- Artistic resume or curriculum vitae
- Brief history of the group or organization, if applicable
- Biographies for key group members, if applicable
- Confirmation letters from collaborators or partners, if applicable
- Documented permission for copyrighted materials, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Arts/cultural professionals
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
- Professional arts groups
- Professional arts organizations and arts service organizations
- Community not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations receiving MAC Support – Operate or Support – Community Impact funding
- Organizations that receive ongoing funding from the Department of Sport, Culture, Heritage, and Tourism
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and honorariums
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Materials and production costs
- Publication and printing costs
- Administrative, promotion, and translation costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Impact and inclusion
- Project quality
- Project feasibility
How to apply
- Step 1
- Create a profile in Manipogo, MAC’s online application system.
- Or use the offline PDF forms if you have limited internet access or accessibility needs.
- Step 2
- Complete the registration, project, budget, and support material sections.
- Include collaborator information, confirmation letters, and permissions if applicable.
- Step 3
- Submit the completed application and support material by mail, email, or in person on the deadline day.
- For mailed applications, ensure the envelope is postmarked by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by MAC staff or an external peer assessment panel, depending on applicant type.
- Applications are assessed on impact and inclusion, project quality, and project feasibility.
- Results are sent within two months for individuals and arts groups, and within three months for organizations.
- Eligibility must be approved by MAC staff before the application is considered.
Additional information
- MAC can provide translation for French applications, or reimburse a translator at $0.27 per word.
- Applicants with limited internet access or accessibility needs may use offline PDF application forms.
- D/deaf applicants or applicants living with a disability may request extra funding for accessibility-related supports and services.
- Program consultants can review a draft application before submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Artists in Communities Program
What is the MAC — Artists in Communities?
Share – Artists in Communities supports arts projects that help underserved applicants and communities facing barriers to artistic opportunities. It funds creation, production, public presentations, publication, community art projects, workshops, knowledge sharing, and arts-related gatherings.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Artists in Communities Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MAC — Artists in Communities program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Artists in Communities program, you must:
Eligible artist, group, or organization
Project addresses access barriers
Matches a listed activity
What expenses are eligible under MAC — Artists in Communities?
Creation and production projects
Public presentations such as performances, exhibitions, concerts, readings, and juried art shows
Publication projects
Community art projects involving artists
Artistic workshops, classes, knowledge sharing, and arts-related gatherings
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Artists in Communities?
You can contact Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) by email at helpdesk@artscouncil.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-2237.
Where is the MAC — Artists in Communities available?
The MAC — Artists in Communities program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the MAC — Artists in Communities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAC — Artists in Communities is a Grant and Funding