Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI)

• Completed application or expression of interest form
• Financial statements for the past 2 years, or interim statements if needed
• Evidence of other funding sources
• Supporting documents such as letters of support, board minutes, or a project plan
• Supplemental diversity and inclusion form, if applicable

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

• Ability to achieve program objectives
• Alignment with one or more program activities
• Economic benefits for the organization and sector
• Project viability, management capability, and financial capacity
• Ability to address a clear need, demand, or opportunity

• 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.

• Applications are reviewed after submission and may require follow-up information
• Strong expressions of interest are invited to submit a full application
• Selected applicants are offered a contribution agreement
• The agreement must be signed within 30 days of notification
• Claims are reimbursed only for eligible costs that have been incurred and paid

• 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.