• be presentation or market-ready in 2024;
• be delivered in multiple regions of Newfoundland and Labrador;
• be a new initiative or significant new extension of an existing project; and
• have secured a minimum of 30% of the total cost of the project (excluding any operational expenses) at the time of application from non-provincial government sources.

Applicants are expected to:

• be a not-for-profit or for-profit professional arts organization that has the creation and/or presentation of works of art as its primary activity;
• have an established track record in their discipline;
• demonstrate relevant managerial, professional, financial and technical capacity;
• demonstrate a viable project plan;
• pay artist fees established by relevant artists associations representing the interests of professional artists;
• have internal or external oversight of the organization’s finances and produce an annual financial statement; and
• be incorporated in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and be in good standing.

Preference will be given to groups with an established track record of success and a significant professional commitment to cultural development in the province.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment will take into consideration:

• Clear articulation of the project;
• Benefit, significance, and impact of the project;
• Timeliness and relevance of project;
• Ability to achieve planning, timeline, and delivery;
• Organizational capacity;
• Role of partners/collaborators as defined;
• Revenue details on income and funding partners;
• Pay fees at established national standards; and
• Potential to build cultural capacity.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINES

Expressions of Interest should be concise, comprehensive and professional, and must include a brief profile of the organization and a balanced budget.

Only one Expression of Interest per organization will be accepted.

A complete list of required information is provided on the application form and should be followed precisely.

Expressions of Interest will be considered as they are received.