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MAC — Residencies
Support for creative residencies in Riding Mountain
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
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.
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.
Is the MAC — Residencies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAC — Residencies is a Grant and Funding