Artsnb Career Development Grant Program 2026

The Artsnb Career Development Grant Program is now accepting applications for 2026. This program is designed to recognize and support arts professionals in New Brunswick who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential. It provides targeted funding to help artists advance their careers, gain visibility, and access professional growth opportunities.

📝 About the Program

The Career Development Grant Program aims to:

• Support arts professionals in New Brunswick.
• Provide funding to help artists advance their careers.
• Enable access to professional growth opportunities.

💰 Benefits

• Maximum grant per component: $3,000.
• Application limits: One application per component per deadline; only one grant per component per fiscal year.
• Eligible expenses:
  • Artist fees
  • Subsistence
  • Travel and transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Related project costs
• Ineligible expenses:
  • Capital costs
  • Administrative fees
  • Promotional material costs outside the grant scope

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants

• Residency: Must have lived in New Brunswick for at least one year prior to applying.
• Citizenship: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, applicants for permanent residency, or individuals with First Nation affiliation on Turtle Island.
• Professional Status: Must meet Artsnb criteria for professional artists.
• Grant History: Applicants with overdue Final Reports from previous Artsnb grants are ineligible.

Eligible Disciplines

• Architecture
• Craft
• Dance
• Literary arts
• Media arts
• Multidisciplinary arts
• Music
• Theatre
• Visual arts
• Collaborative projects are allowed if they follow co-creation guidelines and include required documentation.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline

01 January, 2026

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Project Description: Up to 350 words outlining the project, objectives, and expected outcomes.
2. Budget: A balanced budget detailing grant usage and any additional funding sources.
3. Artist CV: Demonstrating professional experience and achievements.
4. Work Samples: Relevant examples of prior work.
5. Official Invitation: Required for the Arts by Invitation component.
6. Optional Materials: Press clippings, letters of recommendation, or other supporting documents.

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the Artsnb Career Development Grant Program.

To apply, visit the application portal.

• Maximum grant per component: $3,000.
• One application per component per deadline; only one grant per component per fiscal year.
• Eligible expenses: artist fees, subsistence, travel, transportation, accommodation, and related project costs.
• Ineligible expenses: capital costs, administrative fees, and promotional material costs outside the grant scope.