Mentorships allow artists to receive training in an informal environment. This grant pays a wage subsidy to either a mentor or an apprentice to encourage mature artists to share their expertise with emerging artists.
Who can apply?
How much money is available?
- Up to $3,000 per application
- Equity requirement 25%
- Maximum two applications per individual per year
Application deadline
- Applications must be received by 11:59pm on February 1st or October 1st.
- Applications must be received a minimum of two months before the project is planned to start. The two-month minimum starts when the next intake closes.
- Funding is available until the annual budget is exhausted.
Eligible uses of the grant
- Either the mentor or the apprentice can receive a wage subsidy.
- This grant can provide for one-on-one training, or several trainees working with a mentor.
- Equity can be met through documenting the value of materials or additional time from the apprentice or mentor.
Ineligible uses of the grant
- A grant cannot pay for both the mentor and apprentice’s wages.
- Other items as outlined in the General Grant Guidelines.
How to apply
Full details of the Arts Mentorship Grant can be found in the Application Guide.
Applications must be submitted online through our grant management system. You will need to create an account to access application forms, save drafts, and submit your application. If you don’t have access to a computer or need assistance with your application, please call or visit our offices.
Approval process
The Gwaii Trust Board of Directors will review complete applications to make funding decisions by consensus. Funding decisions usually take two months after any scheduled intake deadline.