The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modeled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts.
Culture is our diverse collection of peoples, each with a unique history and proud cultural heritage. Culture is our built heritage and historical monuments, our natural environment, our community gathering spaces and pastimes, milestones. Culture is our vibrant arts and creative...
Cultivating Growth: A Five-Year Action Plan for Culture and Creative Industries of PEI
Creating jobs for Islanders Prince Edward Island accountant Emma Fugate was excited when she learned that government will invest $3.5 million to grow the Island's cultural sector over the next five years. The Island film industry is one of the sectors that will benefit. When a...
The Ignition Fund is a competitive-based fund for entrepreneurs seeking startup capital for a new innovative business venture or to develop and launch a new innovative product. The fund invests seed capital that will allow successful applicants to turn their ideas into a tangible...
Prince Edward Island has established itself as a North American leader in renewable energy and is positioned for leadership in emerging renewable energies. The development of the Clean Tech Park and funding opportunities through the Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund will...
Creating jobs for Islanders - A former potato chip plant is creating new market opportunities and lucrative new crops for the farmers of Prince Edward Island. Earlier this year, New Leaf Essentials East took over facilities in Slemon Park previously used by Small Fry and Humpty...
Playwright Linda Wigmore says receiving an arts grant gave her an extra boost to make her project come to life. Hers was among the $50,000 in total grant funding given to 13 established and emerging Prince Edward Island artists in the spring round of arts grants; the final list...
This budget can be used for the Creation Grant Application, Professional Development Grant Application and the Dissemination Grant Application.
L-R: Jason Burbine, Thomas Webb, Gordie MacKeeman and Peter Cann from Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys - Photo credit: Patricia Bourque The mandate of the PEI Arts Grants is to support, assist and encourage the arts community in the province. Funding is available to professional Prince Edward Island based artists through a peer-assessed grant application process. The Fall 2025 PEI Arts Grants call for applications will open on Monday, September 22 at 12 p.m. and close on Monday, October 20 at 4 p.m. What type of funding is available? The PEI Arts Grants program offers three types of grants...