A small sample of funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations.
Arts Nova Scotia
Grants
See the Arts Council website for more.
And never be afraid to pick up the phone and call someone to ask for guidance.
Arts Equity Funding Initiative September 15 / March 15Details and Application Forms
Operating Assistance to Arts Organizations March 15, 2022 Details and Application Forms
Nova Scotia Art Bank Purchase Program February 15. Details and Application Forms
Access Support - Supplement Varies by project. Details and Application Forms
Grants to Organizations and Groups March 15 / October 15 Details and Application Forms
Grants to Individuals May 15/ November 15. Details and Application Forms
Mi'kmaq Arts Program September 15 Details and Application Forms
Artists in Communities November 1. Details and Application Forms
See the Arts Council website for more.
And never be afraid to pick up the phone and call someone to ask for guidance.
Arts Equity Funding Initiative September 15 / March 15Details and Application Forms
Operating Assistance to Arts Organizations March 15, 2022 Details and Application Forms
Nova Scotia Art Bank Purchase Program February 15. Details and Application Forms
Access Support - Supplement Varies by project. Details and Application Forms
Grants to Organizations and Groups March 15 / October 15 Details and Application Forms
Grants to Individuals May 15/ November 15. Details and Application Forms
Mi'kmaq Arts Program September 15 Details and Application Forms
Artists in Communities November 1. Details and Application Forms
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
From audience engagement to trail development, this is a department that has different streams that may be available to you or your organization. Again, there is no substitute for checking on their website and then sitting down with a staff member. Unfortunately, as of this writing, their website is a mess. This might be your best portal in.
Tourism (part of the Department above)
There are regularly programs that provide matching or full funding for marketing materials, e-commerce, etc. Go here to check out their funding programs and for info on how to be represented.
Canada Council for the Arts
There are many programs and many deadlines, and the most important thing you can do is make a profile on the portal . Then it will start to show you the programs you may be eligible for. There are micro grants Indigenous Artists at the beginning of their arts journey, and many accessibility features for those who need some assistance in navigating their site and their programs! If you aren't sure, pick up the phone and ask for help!
