Arts Nova Scotia

Operate — Sustain

Nova Scotia

Current recurring program; the March 15, 2028 deadline is upcoming.

March 15, 2028; intake occurs every four years.

Eligible applicants
Established Nova Scotia not-for-profit societies or cooperatives with at least four years of activity, a professional-arts mandate, operating centre in Nova Scotia, required public-funder history, median annual revenues of at least $100,000, and required financial/reporting capacity.
Funding amount or limit
Maximums by median annual revenue: $100,000–$250,000: 25% or $50,000; $250,000–$500,000: 20% or $75,000; $500,000–$1M: 15% or $100,000; $1M–$2M: 12.5% or $180,000; $2M+: 10% or $550,000, whichever is less. Funding is awarded with a four-year agreement.
Jurisdiction
Nova Scotia
Last verified
2026-08-01

Eligible activities

  • ongoing core creation, production, presentation, and administrative costs
  • artistic performances and events involving professional artists
  • organizational stability and sustainability

Verification note

Music organizations can fit when they meet the professional-arts organization criteria and produce or present work involving professional artists.

Official sources

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