Closed
Last Update: June 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Tour supports touring activities in Manitoba to share arts and culture for the benefit of Manitobans. It funds touring projects, associated direct costs, and supporting materials for collaborative and community-engaged tours.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Touring within Manitoba.
Documents Needed
- Artistic resume or CV
- Brief history of the group or organization, if applicable
- Support material samples
- Letters of permission for copyrighted material, if applicable
- Collaborator biographies, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Arts/cultural professionals
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
- Professional arts groups
- Professional arts organizations
- Professional arts service organizations
- Community not-for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs related to the current tour.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external peer assessment panel.
- Decisions are based on artistic merit, feasibility, impact, and engagement.
- Results are announced within three months after the deadline.
- Funding agreement terms apply before payment is released.
Additional information
- Applicants may request extra funding for accessibility-related supports and services.
- French applications may be translated by MAC or by the applicant’s own translator, with reimbursement at $0.27 per word.
- Support material can include images, text, audio, or video samples.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Tour Program
What is the MAC — Tour?
Tour supports touring activities in Manitoba to share arts and culture for the benefit of Manitobans. It funds touring projects, associated direct costs, and supporting materials for collaborative and community-engaged tours.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Tour Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAC — Tour program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Tour program, you must:
Touring project in Manitoba
Majority of Manitoban artists
50% of bookings confirmed
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Tour?
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 — Tour available?
The MAC — Tour program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the MAC — Tour a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAC — Tour is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the MAC — Tour?
MAC — Tour is funded by Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)