Mi’kmaq Arts Program
$15,000
Grant
Description:
The Mi’kmaq Arts Program supports the development and continuation of Mi’kmaq art forms in the territory of Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia). Arts Nova Scotia recognizes the specific needs and practices of the Mi’kmaq arts community and acknowledges a dedicated funding program is required.
September 15
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Nova Scotia-based Mi’kmaq artists, groups (including ad-hoc groups), bands, or organizations are eligible to apply.
2. Individuals – the applicant is one person
3. Artist Duos – two artists are applying together
4. Ad hoc groups – applicants who are three or more individuals who are working collaboratively and are not registered in any manner. “Ad hoc group” refers to a group of artists formed for the specific purpose of creating a unique work.
5. Non-Profit Organizations – The leadership and the majority of the staff and board of the organization must be Mi’kmaq. The applicant can be a non-profit society or non-profit co-operative registered in the Province of Nova Scotia, and must be in good standing with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
6. Mi’kmaw Bands – any of the 13 Mi’kmaw bands in Nova Scotia.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Fill out and submit the appropriate online application form and the Self Identification form.
2. The rest of your application files (project description, schedule of work, CV, support material, etc.) should be sent to artsnssubmissions@novascotia.ca
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
For Create, Present, and Professional Development Grant Applications:
Mandatory documents:
1. Online application form
2. Self Identification Form
Project description (written or oral/video)
3. Schedule of work
4. Artist CV(s)
5. Group member statements (for group applicants only)
6. Background information about the organization (for organization applicants only)
7. Financial Template
8. Support material
Optional documents:
9. Support material annotations (strongly recommended)
10. Letters of intent from any person or organization involved in the project
11. Letters of support from professional practicing artists in the relevant discipline(s)
For Visual Arts Materials Grant Applications:
Mandatory documents:
1. Online application form
2. Self Identification Form
3. Support material
About the author
Maurice