Amount:
$50,000.00
Type of Program:
Grants
Description:
The Operating Assistance to Arts Organizations Program provides funding to not for profit established professional arts organizations that develop and sustain Nova Scotia’s arts and culture community. Support is provided to not for profit arts organizations that create, produce or present artistic performances, exhibitions and events involving professional artists.
There are three levels of funding:
- 1Group 1 applicants are organizations that meet the basic eligibility criteria and have a median revenue of between $40,000 and $160,000. Median revenue is calculated using actual revenue as reported on financial statements from the previous four years of operation.
- 2Group 2 applicants are organizations that meet the basic eligibility criteria and have a median revenue of between $160,000 and $650,000.
- 3Group 3 applicants are organizations that meet the basic eligibility criteria and have a median revenue in excess of $650,000.
Comments on Funding:
The initial base grant amount for Group 1 is $10,000.
The initial base grant amount for Group 2 is $25,000.
The initial base grant amount for Group 3 is $50,000.
Organizations in Group 1 may apply to all Arts NS project grant programs and are eligible to receive a maximum of $10,000 in project support and $5000 professional development support per government fiscal year.
Organizations in Group 2 and 3 may apply for Arts Nova Scotia professional development grants of $5000 per government fiscal year but are not eligible to apply to any other Arts NS project funding.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility:
The applicant must:
Application Steps:
The applicant:
should contact the program officer prior to applying, if a new applicant,
must submit his application by email to artsnssubmissions@novascotia.ca,
must submit an application each year, if in Group 1 or if new to the Operating Grant program,
may choose to apply for annual or for multiyear funding, if in Group 2 or 3.
Group 2 and Group 3 applicants may apply for Artistic Innovation grants by submitting a separate application.
Documentation Needed:
The applicant must submit:
Other Things to Note:
Applicants approved for funding will receive a letter outlining the terms and conditions of funding.
Program Contact:
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