Special Project Funding Criteria

Each year, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation provides one grant cycle to assist organizations in the promotion and development of visual arts within the province of New Brunswick. The Board of Directors invites concept letters outlining a proposal for funding of up to $10,000. Concept letters should not exceed two pages and should outline the mission of the applicant’s organization and an overview of the proposed project for which funding is sought.

The receipt of all concept letters will be acknowledged; however, only those selected by a committee of the Board of Directors will be invited to submit a full proposal. Full proposals will then be evaluated on a competitive basis and funding will be announced. The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation reserves the right to request alterations or adaptations to all requests.

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation will require a mid-term progress report as well as a completion report for all projects funded under this program. The Sheila Hugh Mackay retains the right to publish or advertise the results of all special projects funded through this initiative. The support of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation must be acknowledged publicly.

Criteria

Special Project Funding proposals should respond to clearly articulated needs within a New Brunswick visual arts community such as:

• having a meaningful impact on the cultural climate of New Brunswick
• providing opportunities for creative exploration and education
• supporting the creation of public art
• promoting New Brunswick artists through critical writing or other documentary media
• creating or enhancing networking opportunities for artists

Preference will be given to projects that:

• present measurable goals and outcomes
• have partnership potential
• provide a project leader or director
• present clear timeframes and implementation strategies
• target a specific need within a community
• identify evaluation criteria