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  • CMC Prairie Project-Based Microgrant Application

  • Guidelines:

    Applications open Sept. 15th, 2025 and close Nov. 30th, 2025.

    • Grant amounts will vary from $250-$2000.
    • Grant money must be used to support initiatives (i.e. concerts, tours, recordings, educational projects, or commissions) that take place in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories.
    • Individual artists/composers/creators are eligible to apply, as well as established ensembles/collectives/educational institutions/arts non-profits/charities. Applicants must primarily reside/work in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories.
    • Project must be completed by January 31st, 2027.
    • 50% of the programmed material must involve Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region Composers, either legacy or living. For a complete list of all Canadian Music Centre Associate Composers, please click HERE. In addition, in order to receive the funds, the composers involved must be in good standing with their CMC membership. Please contact us if you are unsure of your/involved composer status.
    • It is expected that applicants will be mindful of inclusivity practices and respectful ways of working with Indigenous and minority communities in their projects.
    • Successful applicants will be required to report on their project within 60 days of the stated completion date, and will advise CMC PR of any significant changes to the project date/personnel/concept.
    • Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a panel independent from CMC PR staff. Applicants are welcome to contact CMC PR staff at any time with questions about their application. Applicants will be advised of the status of their application in January 2026, and funds will be distributed shortly after.
    • Please complete all required fields as incomplete applications may not be considered for an award. 

  • Individual Projects

  • Organization-based Projects

  • Project Overview

  • Project Description

  • Contributor Information

  • Please complete the attached document providing:

    • Ensemble(s)/Artist(s)/Composer(s) Involved
    • Contact information for all participants
    • Bios for ensemble(s)/artist(s)/composer(s)
    • Website(s)/online resources for all major contributors

     

    Download the form HERE. Submit the completed form below. 

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  • Supporting Material

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  • Works to be Programmed

    CMC Prairie Composers must comprise of 50% of the programmed works being performed, please list the CMC PR composers involved in this project. (NOTE: composer must also be in good standing (i.e. up to date with dues or have made payment arrangements with CMC PR office).

  • Project Timelines and Budget

  • Download THIS form to input your budget details. Submit the completed form below. 

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  • DECLARATION

    I certify that the above information is factual to the best of my knowledge, and, if awarded a grant, I agree to inform CMC Prairie Region of any major changes to my project including personnel, dates, venues, works, etc.
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