Theatre Sector Grant Program for Individuals (Canada)

The Shevchenko Foundation fulfills its mandate by disbursing grants in support of various initiatives that assist groups and individuals in the four pillars of Arts, Education, Community Development, and Heritage.

Priorities

• The Shevchenko Foundation’s grant-giving stewardship extends priority to projects and programs that:
  • Contribute to enriching the Canadian experience with the beauty, passion, and diversity of Ukrainian Canadian culture;
  • Contribute to strengthening the Ukrainian community in Canada;
  • Share Ukrainian Canadian cultural contributions with a broad and diverse public on a community, regional or national level;
  • Exhibit financial capability to undertake and sustain the project and/or program within the boundaries of a business plan, either as an organization or an individual;
  • Employ new technologies and partnership models on how Ukrainian Canadian cultural heritage is created, produced, disseminated, and preserved.

Funding Information

• The Shevchenko Foundation funds up to 50% of total project or program costs of successful applications contingent upon budget resources for the given grant deadline.
• Grants to individuals will cover costs and expenses associated with the project, but will not cover expenses for general living allowances.

Eligible Projects

• The Theatre Sector of the Arts Pillar for Individuals provides funds for:
  • Creation development in all forms, or significant enhancement of an existing artistic initiative;
  • Professional development (travel and fees for training, workshops, mentorships, or master classes);
  • Performance production costs, including touring.
• Priority will be given to projects that engage collaboration, partnership, and/or co-production with experienced mentors and/or existing theatre organizations, arts centres or festivals.

Ineligible Projects

• Projects toward fulfilling requirements for a degree or a diploma;
• Projects that benefit an organization rather than individual.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals:
  • Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
  • Must be supported by letters of reference from peers or others familiar with the applicant’s body of work, experience in the field, and ability to undertake and deliver the project.
• Individual theatre artists include actors, playwrights, directors, artistic directors, designers, rehearsal directors, and theatre writers. Individual theatre-related professionals include producers, presenters, arts administrators, technical production specialists, dramaturges, translators, and archivists.
• Applicants must have final creative control over their proposed work. If the project is a collaboration with other writers or artists from other disciplines, select one artist to apply on behalf of the project. This lead applicant will take responsibility for all reporting.

For more information, visit Shevchenko Foundation.