Submit a completed application form and supporting documents to acsc@gov.mb.ca Maximum one Community Celebrations grant per government fiscal year (April -- March) per applicant and/or per project.
The Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) fund Community Celebrations Program will support community celebrations that bring Manitobans together to celebrate their unique culture, heritage, and/or community.
Non-profit organizations in operation for at least one year prior to application, charitable organizations, [MM(1]municipalities (including local authorities such as planning districts), First Nations, Métis locals and Northern Affairs Community Councils are eligible to apply.
A non-profit organization is defined as one whose activities are carried out with no financial gain to any of its members. To be eligible, non-profit organizations must be able to provide evidence that the organization is active and in good standing.
** Eligible applicants must be the primary host of the celebration. Major supporting partners in the project may apply on behalf of the host but must provide a letter of support indicating the host organization's approval as only one application per project will be considered.
Examples of eligible projects include: Street festivals, community festivals, seasonal celebrations, anniversary celebrations, cultural festivals and celebrations.
** It is not the intention of this program to fund stand-alone ticketed concerts or performances, ongoing programs or workshops, fundraisers, and/or competitions.
All costs associated with planning and carrying out the event incurred on or after the application deadline, with the exception of any ineligible costs outlined below.
NOTE: The applicant must demonstrate that it has (or how it will acquire) the resources to complete the project.
NOTE: Expenses incurred before the application deadline are ineligible. If you incur expenses for your project after the deadline but before receiving written confirmation of your funding approval, you will be doing so at your own risk.
Completed applications will be reviewed and assessed by department officials. Recommendations will be made based on merit, alignment with program objectives, government priorities and availability of funds. Incomplete applications cannot be assessed.
ACSC will provide a provincial contribution of up to 100% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $5,000.
The Manitoba government's Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) fund provides grants to support the arts, culture (heritage, public libraries, and ethnocultural organizations) and amateur sport sectors, enhancing Manitobans' opportunities to access quality programming and facilities in their own community.
If further assistance is required, please email acsc@gov.mb.ca or phone Manitoba Government Inquiry, 1-866 MANITOBA (626-4862)