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Arts Nova Scotia – Arts Equity Funding Initiative

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Deadline
February 15, 2027
Award / support
Creation up to CAD $15,000; Presentation up to $12,000; Professional Development up to $12,000 (CAD $500 minimum on each); Special Travel grants up to $1,000. Individual and duo applicants can also claim living expenses up to $2,000/month during the project, plus access support capped at 25% of the expense budget or $2,500, whichever is less.
Location
Canada
Organizer
Arts Nova Scotia
Runs again
Yes — this one comes back

Who can apply

Nova Scotia artists from equity-seeking communities: Indigenous (Mi'kmaq, other First Nations, Metis and Inuit), African Nova Scotian, Black, racialized people of Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern or mixed descent, artists who are deaf, partially deaf or hard of hearing, artists with disabilities, and artists with mental illness or who are mad-identifying. Canadian citizens or landed immigrants resident in Nova Scotia for at least 12 months before the deadline.

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About this opportunity

Supports professional artists, including musicians, from systemically excluded communities in Nova Scotia. Two intakes a year (Aug 15 and Feb 15).

How to apply

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Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline for Arts Nova Scotia – Arts Equity Funding Initiative?
The current deadline is February 15, 2027.
Who offers Arts Nova Scotia – Arts Equity Funding Initiative?
It is offered by Arts Nova Scotia, based in Canada.
What funding or support does Arts Nova Scotia – Arts Equity Funding Initiative offer?
Creation up to CAD $15,000; Presentation up to $12,000; Professional Development up to $12,000 (CAD $500 minimum on each); Special Travel grants up to $1,000. Individual and duo applicants can also claim living expenses up to $2,000/month during the project, plus access support capped at 25% of the expense budget or $2,500, whichever is less.
Who can apply for Arts Nova Scotia – Arts Equity Funding Initiative?
Nova Scotia artists from equity-seeking communities: Indigenous (Mi'kmaq, other First Nations, Metis and Inuit), African Nova Scotian, Black, racialized people of Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern or mixed descent, artists who are deaf, partially deaf or hard of hearing, artists with disabilities, and artists with mental illness or who are mad-identifying. Canadian citizens or landed immigrants resident in Nova Scotia for at least 12 months before the deadline.
How do I apply for Arts Nova Scotia – Arts Equity Funding Initiative?
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