Open
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Recognize – Competitions provides up to a maximum of $7,500 to support organizations that award impactful prizes to exceptional recipients in arts and culture. Funding is available for prize and competition activities carried out by professional arts organizations, professional arts service organizations, community not-for-profit organizations, and organizations receiving operating funding through MAC.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Competitions that award significant prizes in arts and culture.
- Recognition activities for exceptional arts and culture recipients.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional arts organizations.
- Professional arts service organizations.
- Community not-for-profit organizations.
- Organizations receiving operating funding through MAC.
How to apply
- Review the current Recognize – Competitions guidelines on the Manitoba Arts Council website.
- Prepare organization, competition, prize, budget, and recipient-selection information.
- Submit the application before the listed recurring deadline and wait for results, normally within 12 weeks of the deadline.
Additional information
- The program is part of Manitoba Arts Council grant opportunities.
- Applicants are normally advised of results within 12 weeks after the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recognize Program
What is the Recognize?
Recognize – Competitions provides up to a maximum of $7,500 to support organizations that award impactful prizes to exceptional recipients in arts and culture. Funding is available for prize and competition activities carried out by professional arts organizations, professional arts service organizations, community not-for-profit organizations, and organizations receiving operating funding through MAC.
How much funding can be received?
Recognize Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Recognize program?
To be eligible for the Recognize program, you must:
Arts or community not-for-profit organization
What expenses are eligible under Recognize?
Competitions that award significant prizes in arts and culture.
Recognition activities for exceptional arts and culture recipients.
Who can I contact for more information about the Recognize?
You can contact Manitoba Arts Council (MAC).
Where is the Recognize available?
The Recognize program is available the province of Manitoba.
Who are the financial supporters of the Recognize?
Recognize is funded by Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)