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MAC — Community Impact
Funding for community arts programming
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
MAC – Support – Community Impact offers up to 50% of annual revenues or $15,000, whichever is less, to help community arts and cultural organizations deliver impactful programming. It supports arts and cultural programming for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, along with related administrative costs, artist fees, venue and equipment rentals, and marketing and promotion.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
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
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts and cultural programming for the 2026–2027 fiscal year
- Administrative support for delivering programming
Documents Needed
- Most recently completed financial statements
- Brief organizational history
- Programming and activity details
- Support material samples
- Budget form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community not-for-profit arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Professional arts organizations
- Professional arts service organizations
- Professional arts groups
- Museums and heritage groups
- Libraries
- Municipalities and municipal sub-committees
- Charitable foundations
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees and honoraria
- Venue and equipment rentals
- Administrative costs
- Marketing and promotion costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Programming impact
- Inclusion
- Feasibility
How to apply
- Step 1: Register your profile in Manipogo
- Step 2: Prepare the application and support material
- Step 3: Complete the application form
- Step 4: Submit online, or use the offline form if eligible
- Step 5: Send the completed application by mail, email, or in person on the deadline day
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an internal panel of MAC staff.
- Results are notified within three months after the deadline.
- Eligibility must be approved by MAC staff before assessment.
- Support material is reviewed as part of the evaluation.
Additional information
- Applicants may request extra funding for accessibility-related supports and services.
- Support material must relate to the proposed project.
- French applications may be translated for assessment.
- An online profile should be registered 5 to 10 business days in advance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Community Impact Program
What is the MAC — Community Impact?
MAC – Support – Community Impact offers up to 50% of annual revenues or $15,000, whichever is less, to help community arts and cultural organizations deliver impactful programming. It supports arts and cultural programming for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, along with related administrative costs, artist fees, venue and equipment rentals, and marketing and promotion.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Community Impact Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAC — Community Impact program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Community Impact program, you must:
Community not-for-profit arts/cultural organization
Arts and culture as primary mandate
Annual programming for 2+ years
What expenses are eligible under MAC — Community Impact?
Arts and cultural programming for the 2026–2027 fiscal year
Administrative support for delivering programming
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Community Impact?
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 — Community Impact available?
The MAC — Community Impact program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the MAC — Community Impact a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAC — Community Impact is a Grant and Funding