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Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentations
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
The program supports the creation and/or presentation of artistic works in several disciplines, including dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing. Successful applicants may receive up to 75% of the funding requested, with maximum requests of $6,000 or $15,000 depending on the applicant category.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new artistic works.
- Presentation of artistic works.
Documents Needed
- Project title
- Project summary
- Project start and end dates
- Detailed project description
- Detailed project budget
- Résumés or bios of participating artists or members
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual professional artists
- Collaborations of individual professional artists
- Professional arts groups
- Project-based not-for-profit arts organizations
Eligible expenses
- Creation, production, administration, travel, and professional development costs.
- Living expenses for individual professional artists, up to the allowed monthly maximum.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital costs such as equipment purchases, computers, and manufacturing.
- Retroactive project costs for work that starts before funding is verified.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for funding eligibility after submission.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by discipline-specific peer assessment committees.
- ArtsNL staff do not assess applications or vote on funding decisions.
- Applicants must accept the assessment result, and there is no appeal process.
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to contact program staff before the deadline.
- Applications are accepted only through ArtsNL’s online system.
- Support materials must be uploaded by the application deadline.
- Final reports on past ArtsNL grants must be submitted before new funding is released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP). 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 Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)?
The program supports the creation and/or presentation of artistic works in several disciplines, including dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing. Successful applicants may receive up to 75% of the funding requested, with maximum requests of $6,000 or $15,000 depending on the applicant category.
How much funding can be received?
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) program?
To be eligible for the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) program, you must:
Professional artists, groups, or arts organizations.
Project in a supported arts discipline.
Must meet category-specific residency or activity rules.
What expenses are eligible under Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)?
Creation of new artistic works.
Presentation of artistic works.
Who can I contact for more information about the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)?
You can contact Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council by email at ashley@artsnl.ca or by phone at (709) 726-2212 ext. 4.
Where is the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) available?
The Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) is a Partnering and Collaboration