Canada Council for the Arts
Program Overview
The Canada Council for the Arts, reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage, is a national arm's-length agency which fosters the development of the arts in Canada through grants, services and awards to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations, as well as administering scholarly awards, and having under its aegis the Public Lending Right Commission and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
The Canada Council for the Arts provides support for the development of individuals, groups, small ensembles, orchestras and other professionals in the Canadian music community. In addition to tours, concerts, recordings and festivals, the Music Section funds a host of related activities such as residencies and the commissioning of Canadian compositions. Note: Canada Council funding is not intended for "popular" forms of music (pop, rock, country, etc.).
Metro Business Opportunities
Through a variety of programs and services, MBO fulfills the goals of its mission statement by utilizing a complement of enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff that helps entrepreneurs do business. Their mission is to create, facilitate, and support sustainable employment and business opportunities in the St. John's - Mount Pearl region.
Seed Capital and Counselling Program - A partnership with the Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC). For young entrepreneurs, this program provides individuals (ages 18-29) with financing up to a maximum of $15,000. A non-repayable training allowance of $2,000 and business counselling are also available.
Contacts
- Phone: (709) 738-1626
- Fax: (709) 576-3115
- Toll Free: (800) 263-5588
- Phone: (613) 566-4414
- Fax: (613) 566-4390
- TTY / TDD: (613) 565-5194
- Phone: (613) 566-4414 Ext: 5060
- Toll Free: (800) 263-5588 Ext: 5060
Daxton Pinsent
215 Water StreetAtlantic Place, Suite 805
Box 61
St. John's, NL A1C 6C9
Canada
Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert StreetP.O. Box 1047
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V8
Canada
Information Officer
