Manitoba Arts Council grants
Public foundation in Winnipeg, Manitoba · Website
- Given to charities in 2024
- $7.3 million
- Charities funded in 2024
- 107
- Typical gift (median)
- $25,000
How to apply
Accepts applications
- How
- Create and submit a profile for approval in Manipogo (MAC's Online Application System), then draft and submit applications online. Offline applications (fillable PDF or paper forms) are available for applicants who are D/deaf, living with a disability, or have limited internet access.
- Deadlines
- Various by program throughout the year, including Jan 1, Jan 15, Jan 25, Jan 30, Feb 25, Mar 20, Apr 1, Apr 25, May 10, May 15, Jun 1, Jun 5, Jul 15 (2027), Nov 15, and Dec 15. Applications are due before 11:59 PM CT on deadline day.
- What they fund
- Arts and cultural activities across 15 grant programs, including travel/professional development, residencies, operations, community arts, touring, Indigenous arts (Indigenous 360), scholarships, competitions, and prizes.
- Where
- Manitoba
Summarized by AI from Manitoba Arts Council's own website on October 18, 2026. Check their site before you apply, because programs and deadlines change. Read from: artscouncil.mb.ca/grants/how-to-apply, artscouncil.mb.ca/grants/application-deadlines, artscouncil.mb.ca/grants/general-guidelines
Who Manitoba Arts Council funded in 2024
The 15 largest of 107 gifts to registered charities.
- The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School$965,000
- Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra$957,500
- Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Inc.$935,000
- Manitoba Opera$370,000
- Prairie Theatre Exchange Inc.$355,000
- Manitoba Theatre for Young People$330,000
- The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba$189,688
- Théâtre Cercle Molière$175,000
- Plug-In Inc. (Plug In Institute of Contemporary Arts)$166,000
- Manitoba Chamber Orchestra Inc.$122,000
- Manitoba Arts Network$121,321
- Winnipeg Film Group$101,562
- Video Pool Media Arts Centre$96,000
- Mentoring Artists for Women's Art (MAWA)$90,000
- Urban Shaman Inc.$90,000
What they told the CRA they do
- Provide programs of support to mb Arts and cultural organizations and artists. This includes professional development grants creation and presentation Arts education and capacity building. Provide grant support to Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers for creation presentation and development. Provide grants designed to address specific needs identified by artists who face barriers to equal opportunities in artistic development and presentation.
Giving figures are gifts to registered charities (qualified donees) as Manitoba Arts Council reported them in its T3010 returns to the Canada Revenue Agency, fiscal 2024 to 2024. Business number 871219440RR0001.
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