Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Mi'kmaq Arts Program provides funding for Mi'kmaq artists and arts organizations in Nova Scotia. It supports creation, presentation, professional development, and visual arts materials.
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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
- Creation of new Mi'kmaq artwork
- Public presentation of artists' own work
- Professional development activities for artistic or administrative capacity
- Visual arts projects requiring materials support only
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Identification form
- Project description
- Schedule of work
- Artist CVs and support material
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Mi'kmaq artists based in Nova Scotia
- Mi'kmaq groups and ad hoc groups
- Mi'kmaw bands in Nova Scotia
- Mi'kmaq non-profit organizations in Nova Scotia
Who is not eligible
- Mi'kmaw bands from other provinces
- Organizations not registered in Nova Scotia
- Applicants who are not professional artists
- Applicants without primary residence in Nova Scotia for the required period
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses during the project period, for individual or duo applicants
- Artist fees, materials, and mentor or consultant fees
- Professional fees and production costs
- Travel, venue rental, and essential equipment rental
- Art materials and supplies for visual arts materials grants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Creative industries work such as commercial film, music videos, recording, television, publishing, commercial design, architecture, or production crafts
- Capital purchases, including buildings, property, construction, and equipment
- Recurring events or core activities
- Work completed before the deadline
- Website development for promotional purposes
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
- Mi'kma'ki
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary Peer Assessment Committee.
- Assessors score and rank applications based on artistic merit, support material, and the ability to carry out the project.
- Applicants are notified of results 12 to 14 weeks after the deadline.
- Successful applicants may request feedback from the PAC and may resubmit an unsuccessful project to a later deadline.
- Funding is released after the signed Terms and Conditions agreement is returned.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply to other Arts Nova Scotia programs.
- One application per category is allowed per deadline.
- Only one Create grant can be received in a 12-month period.
- Applications received after the deadline are only considered if proof of email submission by the deadline is provided.
Contacts
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 funding for Mi'kmaq artists and arts organizations in Nova Scotia. It supports creation, presentation, professional development, and visual arts materials.
How much funding can be received?
Mi'kmaq Arts Program Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mi'kmaq Arts Program program?
To be eligible for the Mi'kmaq Arts Program program, you must:
Nova Scotia-based Mi'kmaq applicants
Professional artists
Canadian citizens or permanent residents
What expenses are eligible under Mi'kmaq Arts Program?
Creation of new Mi'kmaq artwork
Public presentation of artists' own work
Professional development activities for artistic or administrative capacity
Visual arts projects requiring materials support only
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