Closed
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
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
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)