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The Ross Leslie Award
Cash award recognizing artistic excellence
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
This award provides a $500 cash prize to recognize an artist’s excellence and passion. It is presented through ArtsNL’s fall granting session and rotates annually between film, theatre, and visual art.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural 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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Film-related artistic practice.
- Theatre-related artistic practice.
- Visual art practice.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Film artists
- Theatre artists
- Visual artists
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- The recipient is selected by a peer assessment committee.
- Selection takes place during ArtsNL’s fall granting session.
- The award is then presented in the fall.
Additional information
- The award is held in trust at the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- It is managed by ArtsNL.
- The recipient is chosen during the fall granting session.
- The award is presented in the fall, around Ross Leslie’s birthday in October.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Ross Leslie Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Ross Leslie Award. 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 The Ross Leslie Award?
This award provides a $500 cash prize to recognize an artist’s excellence and passion. It is presented through ArtsNL’s fall granting session and rotates annually between film, theatre, and visual art.
How much funding can be received?
The Ross Leslie Award Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Ross Leslie Award program?
To be eligible for the The Ross Leslie Award program, you must:
Artist applicant
Strong artistic practice
Community-minded profile
What expenses are eligible under The Ross Leslie Award?
Film-related artistic practice.
Theatre-related artistic practice.
Visual art practice.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Ross Leslie Award?
You can contact Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council by email at melanie@artsnl.ca or by phone at (709) 726-2212 ext. 206.
Where is the The Ross Leslie Award available?
The The Ross Leslie Award program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the The Ross Leslie Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Ross Leslie Award is a Grant and Funding