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MAC — Residencies
Support for creative residencies in Riding Mountain
Latest source updateLast Update: October 1, 2026Latest change: MAC’s General Guidelines now clarify duplicate expense restrictions and add guidance on cautious AI use by applicants.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 1, 2026
Latest change: MAC’s General Guidelines now clarify duplicate expense restrictions and add guidance on cautious AI use by applicants.
General Guidelines Updated
MAC’s General Guidelines now state that each project expense can be funded only once, and applicants to multiple grants for the same project may not include duplicate expenses in their budgets. The resubmission wording was also revised to say that if an application is unsuccessful, it may be resubmitted one more time to a different deadline; the guide also adds a new section asking applicants to use AI cautiously and linking to MAC’s AI guidance.
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
MAC – Residencies offers $2,500 to support creation or research-based residencies in Riding Mountain National Park. Eligible work includes artistic, cultural or cross-sectoral exchange, creative research, new work development, and skill development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Artistic, cultural, or cross-sectoral exchange
- Creative research
- Creation and development of new work or works in progress
- Skill development
Documents Needed
- Project information
- Current artistic resume or CV
- Support material samples
- Brief history of the applicant group or organization, if applicable
- Residency date choices
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Arts/cultural professionals
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not meet MAC’s general residency and eligibility requirements
Eligible geographic areas
- Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit
- Impact
- Feasibility
- Assessment panel review using a 1-to-5 scale
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a profile in Manipogo
- Register in the online application system before applying.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Provide project information, residency dates, and required narrative responses.
- Prepare support material and any required applicant history or CV documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit online through Manipogo before the deadline.
- Offline applicants may submit by mail, email, or in person on the deadline day.
- Step 4: Await results
- MAC sends funding decisions within three months after the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external peer assessment panel.
- Assessors consider artistic merit, impact, and feasibility.
- Applicants are notified of results within three months after the deadline.
- Successful applicants must complete a funding agreement to receive payment.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Manipogo.
- Offline forms are available for accessibility or limited internet access.
- Support material is a key part of the application.
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Residencies Program
What is the MAC — Residencies?
MAC – Residencies offers $2,500 to support creation or research-based residencies in Riding Mountain National Park. Eligible work includes artistic, cultural or cross-sectoral exchange, creative research, new work development, and skill development.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Residencies Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the MAC — Residencies program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Residencies program, you must:
Professional artist or arts/cultural professional
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
Residency in Riding Mountain National Park
What expenses are eligible under MAC — Residencies?
Artistic, cultural, or cross-sectoral exchange
Creative research
Creation and development of new work or works in progress
Skill development
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Residencies?
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 — Residencies available?
The MAC — Residencies program is available the province of Manitoba.