🏠 | Nova Scotia | Arts Nova Scotia: Artists in Communities

Arts Nova Scotia: Artists in Communities

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

$20,000

Type:

Grant

Description:

This program supports organizations, groups, and individuals to develop and carry out community-based arts projects. Communities can be geographically based (people who live in the same neighbourhood or region). They can be based on shared interests or a shared workplace. They can be based on a shared culture or a shared aspect of identity.

Deadline:

March 1 October 1

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

1. Professional artists
2. Non-profit professional arts organizations registered in Nova Scotia
3. Non-profit organizations registered in Nova Scotia employing professional artists for a project
4. Ad hoc groups – A group of three or more professional artists (majority living in Nova Scotia) who are creating a new project together
5. Nova Scotia-based Mi’kmaw bands

Application Steps:

Applicants must completing the oncline application material and send the required documents to artsnssubmissions@novascotia.ca

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. Background and Relevant Previous Activities (only required for Engagement grant)
2. Project Description
3. Working Conditions Statement
4. Work Schedule
5. Cultural Context Statement (optional)
6. Supplementary Information (optional)
7. Collaborator/partner Information
8. Letter(s) of intent, support or consent from community/partners/collaborators
9. Budget
10. Support Material
11. Access Support Form (optional)
12. Self-Identification form (optional)

Web Page:

https://artsns.ca/programs/artists-communities
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About the author

Maurice
Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.