APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Download your application package found above. Read all instructions carefully and complete all application questions and the budget form. Email your final application document and support materials to articipate@artsottawa.ca. You will receive confirmation when we have your application.  

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Application Deadline: Applications Closed

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There are two required components to your Creation and Development Grant application: 

1. Completed application form with budget 

2. Support materials (attached with your application) 

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Projects must take place at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Late projects may be subject to grant repayment.  Exact dates will be determined between Shenkman Arts Centre staff and the successful applicant upon receiving the grant.  

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For more information about spaces within the Shenkman Arts Centre, please visit: https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/rentals  

Recorded (audio/video) applications are also accepted, and we encourage applicants to contact Arts Ottawa for any additional accessibility arrangements. 

SUPPORT MATERIAL

Applicants are to submit support material to be reviewed by the peer assessment committee.  Support material should demonstrate the applicant’s previous work and accomplishments as they relate to the application. This can include photos, video, links, or other documentation of past or proposed activities.  It is important that all materials are labelled with a description of the contents.

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BUDGET FORM

All applicants are required to complete a detailed budget in their application form, outlining the allocation of grant funding, any additional funding sources and costs of project delivery.  Grant recipients will have their projects insurance costs covered by Arts Ottawa and need not include this in their budget.

Please reference this checklist to ensure you have properly completed all steps before submitting your application package 

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APPLICATION ASSESSMENT 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The criteria used in the assessment process are the artistic relevance of the project, its viability and impact on the community. Both the application form and support material will be evaluated. Priority is given to projects meeting the funding objectives of the ARTicipate Project Grant.   Please refer to the assessment criteria below for more details:  

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ARTISTIC RELEVANCE  

• Project concept is distinct and unique  

• Applicant has a clear vision and artistic goals that reflect the applicant’s mandate and/or artistic practice  

• Relevant and compelling support materials 

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PROJECT VIABILITY  

• Demonstrated skills and capacity to successfully deliver project  

• Effective budgeting, including an appropriate breakdown of expenses  

• Realistic, achievable goals, with a clear work plan and timeline

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IMPACT OF THE PROJECT  

• Engages and/or reflects priority groups outlined in grant guidelines 

• Clear impact on the development of the artist, group, or artistic project 

• Appropriate use of available spaces and resources within the Shenkman Arts Centre

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RELEASE OF FUNDS

Successful applicants will be notified by email. The grant recipient will work with Shenkman Arts Centre staff for final confirmation of booking dates within the facility. Funding will be released upon signing Booking and Grant contracts with the Shenkman Arts Centre and Arts Ottawa, and attending a mandatory ARTicipate Project Grant orientation session. Funding for the Creation and Development stream will be provided in 2 installments, with the final installment issued upon completion of the project and approval of final report. 

REPORTING 

Mandatory Final Reporting Forms will be provided to grant recipients.  Grant recipients are encouraged to review the Final Reporting Form at the beginning of the project to ensure that they are prepared to collect and report on all required components.   
 
This report must be submitted within 2 months upon the completion of funded project activities. 

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IF YOU ARE NOT AWARDED FUNDING

Grant assessment decisions are final. Applicants will receive a letter to indicate that they have not received funding. Applicants are encouraged to reapply at the next deadline. Applicants are encouraged to speak with the Program Manager to receive Jury feedback. The program’s limited funds are not sufficient to fund all applications, regardless of their merit.