Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI)

• Completed application form
• Financial statements for the past 2 years, including the most current, or interim financial statements for the past 6 months if the past 2 years financials are unavailable
• Detailed budget
• Evidence of other funding sources, with written confirmation where available
• PPAI Supplemental Form, for eligible not-for-profit performing arts producing organizations that are from or have a mandate to support Indigenous or other underrepresented groups, such as racialized, Official Language Minority, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, with the online Prairies Performing Arts Initiative Expression of Interest (EOI) Form

Who is eligible?

• Not-for-profit professional performing arts organizations
• Equivalent Indigenous Peoples’ organizations
• Organizations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

Who is not eligible

• For-profit organizations
• Organizations outside Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
• Organizations that are not professional performing arts entities

Eligible expenses

• Professional services such as consulting and design
• Digital tools and new technology
• Equipment purchase or rental directly related to the project
• Marketing and promotion tied to the project
• Project-related salaries, wages, and other incremental costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Refinancing debt or asset depreciation
• Ongoing operating costs
• Building construction, expansion, or modification
• Ticket subsidization, prize money, and merchandise
• Donations, dues, membership fees, and entertainment expenses

Eligible geographic areas

• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta

• EOIs with strong merit, alignment with program objectives, priority areas, and significant economic benefit are invited to submit a full application.
• Completed applications are assessed for alignment with program objectives, strong project rationale, measurable economic results for the Canadian Prairies, effective governance and management, financial self-sustaining capacity, and funding from the applicant and other partners.

• Step 1: Create or sign in to the PrairiesCan portal
  • Access the application portal with an existing account or create a new one.
• Step 2: Prepare the expression of interest
  • Review the program guidelines and gather required documents.
  • Complete the online EOI form and upload the required attachments.
• Step 3: Submit the EOI
  • Submit the form through the PrairiesCan portal.
  • Save the confirmation in your portal account.
• Step 4: Full application by invitation
  • If selected, complete the full application through the online portal.
  • Submit the additional required documents and details.

• Within 30 days of the EOI submission, PrairiesCan will invite selected applicants to submit a full application for funding consideration.
• If you have not been contacted, your project will not be considered further.
• Completed applications undergo a due diligence process.

• Selected applicants must sign a contribution agreement.
• Applications are reviewed in a competitive process.
• Successful recipients must submit progress and financial reports during the project.
• Projects must be completed by March 31, 2027.