How much is awarded?
Artist in Residence: Under this incentives program, individual artists can receive up to 100% of their eligible expenses covered, up to a maximum contribution of $5,000 for a 6-month project period or $10,000 for a 12-month project period. Institutions and organizations applying for the grant to fund an artist to help them with their art business needs and creative projects can receive up to 50% on eligible expenses, with a maximum contribution of $5,000 for a 6 month period, or $10,000 for a 12 month period.
Arts Infrastructure Grant for New and Emerging Artists: The maximum grant amount provided to artists under this program is $2,500. Funding must be used to cover eligible costs, such as a one-time acquisition of artistic equipment, software, or peripherals needed for creative works or a one-time capital improvement to cover the cost of improving the artist’s studio, rehearsal space, or production space.
Career Development: Funding is split into four streams, all of which offer eligible applicants financial resources between $1,000 and $10,000 to cover expenses of their proposed projects, artistic development, or professionalization.
Creation: The maximum contribution awarded to senior artists is $16,500, while mid-career artists can receive up to $11,000 and emerging artists can obtain $5,500. In all three cases, this financial assistance can be used to cover eligible expenses, such as project execution costs, living allowances, and transportation and accommodation costs.
Documentation: This financial support proposal proposes a maximum grant amount of $8,500 to be used to cover the cost of eligible expenses, such as living allowances, execution costs, and transportation and accommodation expenses.
Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists: Successful applicants to this grant can receive up to a maximum contribution amount of $5,000.
Accessibility and Equity: This funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis by artsnb staff, who can provide access support funding that cannot exceed 50% of the grant request. For example, a Deaf applicant applying as a mid-career artist for the creation grant will receive $11,000 and up to an additional $5,500 as part of the accessibility grant.