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MAC — Travel/Professional Development
Supports artistic travel and professional development
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
MAC – Travel/Professional Development provides up to $1,000 to support the development of artistic practice and careers. It funds workshops, specialized training, mentorships, public readings, and presentations.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Workshops
- Specialized training
- Mentorships
- Public readings
- Presentations
Documents Needed
- Artistic resume or CV
- Brief history of the group or organization, if applicable
- Project description and background information
- Confirmation of participation, invitation, or registration
- Collaborator biographies, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Arts/cultural professionals
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs related to the current project
- Travel costs, accommodation, and per diem when travelling for the project
- Professional fees, materials, equipment, rentals, printing, promotion, translation, and research costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an internal MAC staff panel.
- Applications are assessed on artistic merit, impact, and feasibility.
- Applicants are notified of results within two months after the deadline.
- Eligibility must be approved by MAC staff before the application is considered.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted in English and French.
- An internal MAC staff panel evaluates applications.
- Results are notified within two months after the deadline.
- Applicants may receive up to three awards per calendar year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Travel/Professional Development Program
What is the MAC — Travel/Professional Development?
MAC – Travel/Professional Development provides up to $1,000 to support the development of artistic practice and careers. It funds workshops, specialized training, mentorships, public readings, and presentations.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Travel/Professional Development Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MAC — Travel/Professional Development program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Travel/Professional Development program, you must:
Professional artist or arts/cultural professional
Project develops practice or career
Eligible activity required
What expenses are eligible under MAC — Travel/Professional Development?
Workshops
Specialized training
Mentorships
Public readings
Presentations
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Travel/Professional Development?
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 — Travel/Professional Development available?
The MAC — Travel/Professional Development program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the MAC — Travel/Professional Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAC — Travel/Professional Development is a Grant and Funding