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Grant

Operate - Sustain

Arts Nova Scotia

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Closes

March 15, 2028

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

This grant program from Arts Nova Scotia supports established arts organizations in sustaining and maintaining their ongoing operations. It provides operational funding aimed at organizational stability rather than project-specific activities.

Who it is for

Established not-for-profit arts organizations in Nova Scotia that have been active for at least four years, produce or present work by professional artists, and have median annual revenues of $100,000 or greater.

Open to artists in Canada.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Nova Scotia”

mid-career artists

Where

Canada

When

March 15, 2028

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Operating funding for four years, with amounts ranging from $50,000 to $550,000 annually depending on organization size and budget, plus access to one project grant, one professional development grant, and one commissioning grant every three years.

What you need to apply

  • Application Checklist items (refer to detailed checklist for requirements)
  • Financial and statistical reporting via Canadian Arts Database (CADAC) or submitted forms
  • Audited financial statements, review engagement, or independent financial review

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://artsns.ca/programs/operate-sustain