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MAC — Create
Support for artistic creation and development
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
MAC Create supports original artistic expression through the creation and development of artistic work. It funds research, works in progress, and creation-based residencies for professional artists, professional arts groups, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and creation of new work
- Development of works in progress
- Participation in a creation-based residency
Documents Needed
- Artistic resume or CV
- Brief history of the arts group or organization
- Collaborator confirmation letters, if applicable
- Residency information and confirmation, if applicable
- Support material samples
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Professional arts groups
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking funding for music recording or other commercial production work
- Applicants seeking funding for presentation activities
- Applicants seeking funding for publication activities
Eligible expenses
- Material costs
- Fees for artists and collaborators
- Equipment and studio rentals
- Residency fees
- Travel, research, and living expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Music recording
- Other commercial production work
- Presentation activities
- Publication activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit
- Impact
- Feasibility
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a Manipogo profile
- Register in MAC’s online application system.
- Applicants needing accessibility support or offline access may use the printable or fillable PDF form.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in project information, budget, support material, and any collaborator or residency details.
- Attach required confirmations and supporting documents where applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit through Manipogo online.
- Offline applications may be sent by mail, email, or delivered in person on the deadline day.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external peer assessment panel.
- Assessors evaluate the application against artistic merit, impact, and feasibility.
- MAC staff must approve eligibility before the application is considered.
- Results are notified within 14 to 16 weeks after the deadline.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Manipogo, MAC’s online application system.
- Offline application forms are available for applicants who are D/deaf, living with a disability, or have limited internet access.
- Applicants may request accessibility-related funding for supports and services.
- Applications in French are accepted, and translation may be provided or reimbursed at a per-word rate.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Create Program
What is the MAC — Create?
MAC Create supports original artistic expression through the creation and development of artistic work. It funds research, works in progress, and creation-based residencies for professional artists, professional arts groups, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Create Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MAC — Create program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Create program, you must:
Professional artist, group, or Knowledge Keeper
Project must be creation-based
Grant type must match experience
What expenses are eligible under MAC — Create?
Research and creation of new work
Development of works in progress
Participation in a creation-based residency
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Create?
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 — Create available?
The MAC — Create program is available the province of Manitoba.
Who are the financial supporters of the MAC — Create?
MAC — Create is funded by Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)