Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba: General Grant

The Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba provides essential support to choirs across the province through grants aimed at enhancing musical projects. With the goal of fostering choral music education and encouraging new works, the FCMM invites individuals and organizations to contribute to its mission. By facilitating professional development for conductors and promoting choral events, the foundation plays a key role in revitalizing the choral community in Manitoba. Applications are welcomed from eligible candidates seeking funding for innovative choral initiatives.

NOTE: A consultation with the FCMM Executive Director prior to preparing an application is strongly recommended. General Deadline Dates: May 15 (for projects proposed September 1 and later), September 15 (for projects proposed January 1 and later), January 15 (for projects proposed June 1 and later).
What is the Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba?
Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba (FCMM) exists for one important purpose: to assist choirs throughout the province in their special projects. Choirs have received assistance to bring in experienced professionals for workshops and performances and for commissioning new works. Individuals have received assistance in their pursuit to become more qualified choral educators and directors.
Half of the million-dollar gift is in the care of The Winnipeg Foundation, and the other half is invested. The proceeds from these two sources (currently at the rate of about five percent) produce the revenue for FCMM to provide grants to the choral community in Manitoba.
Contributions to expand the resources of the FCMM would increase its effectiveness in assisting more of the nearly 1000 choirs in the Province of Manitoba. Individuals, groups and corporations are invited to seriously consider making further contributions to expand the possibilities for choirs to realize their program dreams.
Objectives
to encourage and promote choral events and activities for choristers of all ages.to provide opportunities for professional development of conductors.to foster choral music education at all levels of study.to provide incentives for research and study of choral literature and performance practices.to encourage the creation of new choral works.to promote new initiatives in the choral arts.to provide opportunities for training in choral arts administration.to advance the improvement of choral performance facilities.to seek further donors to the Foundation.

Eligibility

Eligibility:Individuals, unorganized groups, and/or organizations. Individuals, unorganized groups and/or organizations that do not have a registered charitable number with Canada Revenue Agency must make their grant application with the support of an organization with a registered charitable number. Additional documentation required is available from the FCMM Program Administrator prior to preparing the application.Must be a Canadian citizen, or satisfy the requirements for Canadian resident. Applicants are required to be members of the Manitoba Choral Association.
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Ineligibility

Ineligible projects include but are not limited to:Requests for operational fundingTours