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Operate - Activate
Last Update: February 4, 2026
NS, Canada
Provides operational support for arts organizations in Nova Scotia
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
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
- Local
Overview
This program offers up to $25,000 annually to support arts organizations, fostering artistic growth and stability. It provides operational funding for ongoing costs related to creation, production, and presentation activities.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 20,000
Upgrade ticketing technology to improve event access and management
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit arts organizations and collectives based in Nova Scotia.
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare your application according to the instructions on the website.Step 2: Send your application via email to artsnssubmissions@novascotia.ca before the deadline.Step 3: Await confirmation of receipt and further communication from the funding body.Step 4: Funding decisions are made within 8-12 weeks after the application deadline.
Contacts
artsnssubmissions@novascotia.ca
NS, Canada
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