Community Arts Impact Program

Supports arts organizations and festivals in presenting vibrant arts activities that benefit communities across the province.

Overview

The program offers two streams:

  • category A micro-grants: Support for small-scale community arts activities and projects
  • category B impact grants: Support for larger-scale community arts activities and projects

Deadlines are:

  • May 20 for projects that initiate between April 1 and September 30
  • October 15 for projects that initiate between October 1 and March 31

Eligibility

Non-profit arts and culture organizations legally incorporated in New Brunswick undertaking community arts activities that include (but are not limited to):

  • arts festivals, cultural events or gatherings
  • cultural mediation projects led by professional artists
  • presenting programs for nonprofit arts presenters  
  • projects that include opportunities for the public to learn from professional artists through talks, demonstrations, artists’ panels, etc.  

Evaluation

Due to high demand and limited available budget, the department undertakes a selective process when allocating grants.   Application for a grant does not guarantee a grant or that the full amount requested can be awarded.  The department will assess and prioritize applications based on the following: 

  • community impact: The degree to which the project benefits the broader community, including improvements to equity and access, community well-being, and artistic contribution to the community
  • artist impact: The extent to which the project supports and enhances the work and visibility of professional artists
  • feasibility: The project’s achievability, including budget, applicant experience, and timeline

How to apply

Read the Guidelines (PDF 148 KB) and apply online at Arts Culture NB Portal.

  1. New applicants must first create their user profile by clicking on the “GUIDE Create your profile” button.
  2. The portal will email the username and password for the applicant to log into the system and access program guidelines and application forms. Applicants must read the guidelines to ensure they are eligible to apply before creating an application.

Questions can be emailed to [email protected]