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Mi'kmaq Arts Program
Supports Mi'kmaq artists with funding for art development and presentation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Mi'kmaq Arts Program provides vital financial support to Nova Scotia-based Mi'kmaq artists, groups, and organizations, with funding amounts up to specific maximums to foster Indigenous arts development. The program features categories for creating new artworks, public presentations, professional capacity building, and materials support, all aimed at promoting and preserving Mi'kmaq culture and art forms.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop a new product or service
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new Mi'kmaq artworks and cultural projects.
- Public presentations and exhibitions of Mi'kmaq art.
- Participation in professional development activities such as workshops and mentorship programs.
- Purchase of materials required for art projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Mi'kmaq artists based in Nova Scotia.
- Art groups and organizations within the Mi'kmaq community in Nova Scotia.
Eligible geographic areas
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Mi'kmaq Arts Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mi'kmaq Arts Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Mi'kmaq Arts Program?
The Mi'kmaq Arts Program provides vital financial support to Nova Scotia-based Mi'kmaq artists, groups, and organizations, with funding amounts up to specific maximums to foster Indigenous arts development. The program features categories for creating new artworks, public presentations, professional capacity building, and materials support, all aimed at promoting and preserving Mi'kmaq culture and art forms.
How much funding can be received?
Mi'kmaq Arts Program Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Mi'kmaq Arts Program?
Development of new Mi'kmaq artworks and cultural projects.
Public presentations and exhibitions of Mi'kmaq art.
Participation in professional development activities such as workshops and mentorship programs.
Purchase of materials required for art projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Mi'kmaq Arts Program?
You can contact Arts Nova Scotia by email at artsnssubmissions@novascotia.ca.
Where is the Mi'kmaq Arts Program available?
The Mi'kmaq Arts Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Mi'kmaq Arts Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mi'kmaq Arts Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Mi'kmaq Arts Program?
Mi'kmaq Arts Program is funded by Arts Nova Scotia
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