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This page is being updated as new resources and opportunities become available. If you know of an arts-eligible resource not included below, we welcome you to contact our office with the information.
COVID impacting your work?
Individual Artists
Federal Government Resources
Government of Canada COVID-19 Information and Update Centre
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Program ABOUT | APPLY
Employment Insurance ABOUT | APPLY
Canada Council for the Arts – COVID-19 Response + Funding Updates
Canada Council – Digital Originals grants
Canadian Heritage – COVID-19 Response + Funding Updates
Cultural Human Resources Council – COVID-19 Resources
Provincial Government Resources
Government of Nova Scotia Novel Coronavirus Homepage
Government of Nova Scotia Worker Emergency Bridge Fund
Arts Nova Scotia – Helpful Resources for Artists Impacted by COVID-19
Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage – COVID-19 Information Updates
Municipal Government Resources
Please contact the following municipal granting bodies with funding-related questions:
Halifax Professional Arts
Cape Breton Region
Antigonish County
Cumberland County
Kings County
Guysborough County
Queen’s County
West Hants County
Town of Annapolis Royal
Community Resources
AFC COVID-19 Emergency Financial Aid
Business / Arts – arts response webinars
#CanadaPerforms – National Arts Centre/Centre National des Arts Initiative
CBC Assistance Directory for Canadian Artists
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
IATSE Canada Entertainment Industry Impact
LEAN Canada – Leadership Emergency Arts Network
Metric Categories for Tracking Losses – Arts & Culture
Professional Association of Canadian Theatres – COVID-19 Resource Directory
Plain-Language Guide to Government Benefits
Video Tax News – COVID-19 Updates + Resources
Visual Arts Nova Scotia – COVID-19 Resources
Mental Health Resources
CAMH – Mental Health & the COVID-19 Pandemic
Canadian Mental Health Association – COVID-19 Mental Health & Well-being
Government of Canada Mental Health Support
Government of Nova Scotia COVID-19 Mental Health Support
Mental Health Commission of Canada – COVID-19 Resource Hub
Arts Organizations
Federal Government Resources
Government of Canada COVID-19 Information and Update Centre
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers
75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy | How to Apply
Canada Council for the Arts – COVID-19 Response + Funding Updates
Canada Council – Digital Originals grants
Canadian Heritage – COVID-19 Response + Funding Updates
Canada Summer Jobs – Program Changes
Cultural Human Resources Council – COVID-19 Resources
Provincial Government Resources
Government of Nova Scotia Novel Coronavirus Homepage
Government of Nova Scotia COVID-19 Small Business Impact Grant
Arts Nova Scotia – Helpful Resources for Artists Impacted by COVID-19
Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture & Heritage – COVID-19 Information Updates
Municipal Government Resources
Please contact the following municipal granting bodies with funding-related questions:
Halifax Professional Arts
Cape Breton Region
Antigonish County
Cumberland County
Kings County
Guysborough County
Queen’s County
West Hants County
Town of Annapolis Royal
Community Resources
Business / Arts – arts response webinars
#CanadaPerforms – National Arts Centre/Centre National des Arts Initiative
CBC Assistance Directory for Canadian Artists
CUA COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses and Community Groups
IATSE Canada Entertainment Industry Impact
LEAN Canada – Leadership Emergency Arts Network
Metric Categories for Tracking Losses – Arts & Culture
Professional Association of Canadian Theatres – COVID-19 Resource Directory
Plain-Language Guide to Government Benefits
Venue Space Offering – COVID-19 Testing
Video Tax News – COVID-19 Updates + Resources
Visual Arts Nova Scotia – COVID-19 Resources
Mental Health Resources
CAMH – Mental Health & the COVID-19 Pandemic
Canadian Mental Health Association – COVID-19 Mental Health & Well-being
Government of Canada Mental Health Support
Government of Nova Scotia COVID-19 Mental Health Support
Mental Health Commission of Canada – COVID-19 Resource Hub
SAM STAFF REMOTE OFFICE HOURS
Bruce Klinger,
Director of Internal Operations | bruce@strategicarts.org
Monday: 9:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cat MacKeigan,
Director of External Relations | cat@strategicarts.org
Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Karen Waterfield,
Bookkeeper | bookkeeper@strategicarts.org
Tuesday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Erin Taylor,
Administration & Communications Coordinator | admin@strategicarts.org
Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm