RFAs: Learn – Travel/Professional Development Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 01-Nov-2026

The Travel/Professional Development Program supports professional artists, arts and cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers in Manitoba with grants of up to $1,000 for activities that strengthen their artistic practice or professional careers. Eligible activities include workshops, specialized training, mentorships, public readings, presentations, and other professional development opportunities. The Travel/Professional Development Program provides financial assistance to professional artists and arts and cultural professionals in Manitoba. The program is designed to help applicants participate in activities that contribute to their career development, artistic practice, skills, and professional growth. By reducing the cost of professional development opportunities, the program helps Manitoba’s creative and cultural workers access learning, networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Funding can support a variety of professional development activities that contribute directly to an applicant’s artistic or professional development.

Eligible activities may include:

Applicants should demonstrate how the proposed activity will contribute to their career or practice development. Applicants can receive grants of up to $1,000. The grant can help offset eligible costs associated with professional development activities. Applicants should request an amount that is appropriate for the proposed activity and provide relevant information about how the funding will support their professional development. The program is intended for professional members of Manitoba’s arts and cultural community.

Eligible applicants include:

Applicants must reside in Manitoba. The program recognizes that professional development can take many forms across different artistic and cultural disciplines. Applicants may use support to develop their skills, gain specialized knowledge, participate in mentorship opportunities, or engage with professional audiences. The proposed activity should have a clear connection to the applicant’s ongoing artistic practice or career. Indigenous Knowledge Keepers residing in Manitoba are also eligible to apply. The program can provide an opportunity for eligible Knowledge Keepers to undertake activities that contribute to their professional or practice development. Applicants should clearly describe the purpose of the activity and its relevance to their work. Professional development activities supported through the program can help artists and cultural professionals: Applicants should focus on the specific development outcome they expect from the proposed activity. Applications are submitted through the Manipogo online system. Applicants should create and register their profile before they are ready to submit an application. It is recommended that applicants register their profile at least 5 to 10 business days before applying. Early registration gives applicants time to complete the profile and address potential access or account issues before the application process. Applicants using the Manipogo system should allow sufficient time to: Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day to create their account or complete the application. Applicants who have limited internet access or accessibility needs may use alternative application formats. Printable or fillable PDF application forms are available for applicants who cannot conveniently use the online system. This provides an alternative route for eligible applicants who face technological or accessibility barriers. A strong application should clearly explain why the proposed activity is important for the applicant’s artistic practice or career.

Applicants should describe:

The application should establish a clear connection between the requested funding and the applicant’s professional development goals. Artists and cultural professionals often need ongoing opportunities to develop new skills, learn specialized techniques, build professional networks, and engage with experienced practitioners. Workshops, mentorships, training programs, readings, and presentations can provide valuable opportunities for professional growth. The Travel/Professional Development Program helps eligible Manitoba-based artists and cultural professionals access these opportunities through financial support of up to $1,000. The Travel/Professional Development Program provides financial assistance to professional artists and arts and cultural professionals in Manitoba for activities that support their artistic practice and career development. Eligible applicants can receive up to $1,000 to support qualifying professional development activities. Professional artists, arts and cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers who reside in Manitoba can apply. Eligible activities may include workshops, specialized training, mentorships, public readings, presentations, and other activities that contribute to professional or artistic development. Applicants are advised to register their profile at least 5 to 10 business days before applying. Applicants with limited internet access or accessibility needs may use printable or fillable PDF application forms. Applicants should explain what professional development activity they want to undertake, how it relates to their artistic practice or career, what they expect to gain, and why financial support is needed. Yes. Indigenous Knowledge Keepers residing in Manitoba are included among the eligible applicants. The Travel/Professional Development Program provides up to $1,000 to help professional artists, arts and cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers in Manitoba pursue activities that strengthen their careers and artistic practices. Through support for workshops, specialized training, mentorships, public readings, presentations, and other professional development opportunities, the program helps Manitoba’s creative community access valuable opp