International Grants & Prizes / Verified 2 September 2026
Manitoba Arts Council offers grants up to CA$15,000 for professional artists creating original work, with amounts varying by career stage. Applicants must be Manitoba residents for at least one year and Canadian citizens or permanent residents; there is no application fee. Funding covers creation, works in progress, or creation-based residencies.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Up to CA$7,500 (emerging), CA$10,000 (mid-career), CA$15,000 (established) for creation, works in progress, or creation-based residencies
“Grant amounts: Emerging up to $7,500, Mid-career up to $10,000, Established up to $15,000. Maximum $30,000 of MAC grants per calendar year.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Professional artists, professional arts groups, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. Must be a Manitoba resident (permanent physical address in Manitoba, lived there at least one full year) and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
“Must be a Manitoba resident (permanent physical address in Manitoba, lived there at least one full year)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Peer assessment panels of professional artists, arts/cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. Assessed on artistic merit, impact, and feasibility.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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