Closed
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 750,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 25, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
MAC — Operate supports the ongoing operations of arts and cultural organizations over a three-year funding cycle. It supports operating costs, programming, and the delivery of arts and cultural services, with related reporting and support material required.
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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 : 750,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 25, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing arts and cultural programming
- Delivery of arts and cultural services
- Programming that supports Manitoba artists
Documents Needed
- Current strategic plan, if available
- Financial statements for recent fiscal years
- CADAC financial and statistical forms
- Support material samples
- Grant update forms for renewal years
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional not-for-profit arts organizations
- Professional arts service organizations
- Community not-for-profit organizations
- Book and periodical publishers
Who is not eligible
- Museums and heritage groups
- Libraries
- Organizations tied to large institutions without independence
- Municipalities and municipal sub-committees
- Charitable foundations
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs
- Costs related to delivering arts and cultural programming and services
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external peer assessment committee.
- Applications are evaluated on programming impact, inclusion, and operations.
- Results are notified in May 2026 for this cycle.
- A funding agreement must be accepted by awarded applicants before payment.
Additional information
- Funding covers a three-year cycle.
- First-time applicants must have received at least two MAC project grants since 2020.
- Applicants must use CADAC for financial and statistical reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Operate Program
What is the MAC — Operate?
MAC — Operate supports the ongoing operations of arts and cultural organizations over a three-year funding cycle. It supports operating costs, programming, and the delivery of arts and cultural services, with related reporting and support material required.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Operate Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAC — Operate program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Operate program, you must:
Arts or culture as primary mandate
At least $50,000 annual revenue
CADAC reporting capacity required
What expenses are eligible under MAC — Operate?
Ongoing arts and cultural programming
Delivery of arts and cultural services
Programming that supports Manitoba artists
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Operate?
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 — Operate available?
The MAC — Operate program is available the province of Manitoba.
Who are the financial supporters of the MAC — Operate?
MAC — Operate is funded by Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)