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Last Update: June 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
MAC — Artists in Schools supports arts and cultural experiences for K-12 students in Manitoba schools, with funding of up to $7,500 for one artist or up to $15,000 for two or more artists. It covers artist fees, collaborator fees, preparation time, materials, travel, accommodation, meal per diem, and project administration costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts activities with students during regular class hours while the teacher is present
- Professional development sessions for teachers led by the artist
Documents Needed
- School Commitment Form signed by the principal
- Artist CV or artistic resume
- Brief history of the applicant organization or arts group, if applicable
- Support materials samples
- Collaborator biographies, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Arts and cultural professionals
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
- Professional arts groups
- Professional arts organizations and professional arts service organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations receiving operating funding from the Manitoba Arts Council
- School staff applying directly
- Applications that include unapproved artists or collaborators
Eligible expenses
- Artist, collaborator, and Indigenous Knowledge Keeper fees for student contact, teacher professional development, and preparation time
- Project administration fee
- Materials, supplies, and equipment
- Travel, accommodation, and meal per diem costs when applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that do not include an approved School Commitment Form
- Applications with artists or collaborators not approved by the school
- Projects submitted by school staff directly
- Operating-funded Manitoba Arts Council organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external peer assessment panel.
- Assessment is based on impact and feasibility.
- Applicants are notified of results by mid-August or mid-December, depending on the deadline.
- Approved projects are funded at the full requested amount.
- Post-project feedback is collected through a survey.
Additional information
- Applications are assessed by an external peer panel of artists and educators.
- Successful applications receive the full requested amount; no partial awards are made.
- A post-project survey is sent to the school contact after the project ends.
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Artists in Schools Program
What is the MAC — Artists in Schools?
MAC — Artists in Schools supports arts and cultural experiences for K-12 students in Manitoba schools, with funding of up to $7,500 for one artist or up to $15,000 for two or more artists. It covers artist fees, collaborator fees, preparation time, materials, travel, accommodation, meal per diem, and project administration costs.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Artists in Schools Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAC — Artists in Schools program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Artists in Schools program, you must:
Submitted by the partnering artist.
One eligible Manitoba school per application.
Signed School Commitment Form required.
What expenses are eligible under MAC — Artists in Schools?
Arts activities with students during regular class hours while the teacher is present
Professional development sessions for teachers led by the artist
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Artists in Schools?
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 Schools available?
The MAC — Artists in Schools program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the MAC — Artists in Schools a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAC — Artists in Schools is a Partnering and Collaboration