Strategic Initiatives Fund – Strategic Growth and Development Component

Amount:

$50,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Strategic Initiatives Fund – Strategic Growth & Development Component aims to assist arts and culture organizations and cultural industries with initiatives that enhance growth, professionalism, and sustainable contributions to the cultural sector.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is in the form of a grant of up to 50% of the project’s total cost to a maximum of $50,000.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:
1. be Non-profit arts and cultural organizations legally incorporated in New Brunswick;
2. be Cultural Industry for-profit businesses legally registered in NB, (craft entrepreneurs, commercial galleries etc.);
3. be Municipalities with a cultural policy;
4. be First Nations groups.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. submit an application at least three weeks prior to the start of the project;
2. send their application via email to: culture@gnb.ca.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. the completed and dated application;
2. the needed information for Appendix A (Participating artists) and B (Project budget);
3. provide a Letter of support from the Partner Organization, if applicable;

4. First time applicants must provide a list of current Board members and a copy of the constitution or letters of incorporation;
5. Previous grant recipients: Please note that failure to provide a final report will result in the organization being disqualified from receiving future grants from the Arts and Culture Branch.

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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