Pat the Dog Microgrants
Pat the Dog Theatre Creation is delighted to announce the 2027 program of Micro-grants for Waterloo Region artists: Micro-grants of $1,000 each with each micro-grant representing the equivalent of 1-week paid work. Since 2022 over $135,000 in Microgrants have been awarded to 135 Waterloo Region Artists.
The 2027 Microgrant Program is made possible through the support of the City of Waterloo and the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. The micro-grant will instigate and spark the first idea of a new art work. This ‘kick-start’ is essential, aiding professional artists in the investigation of their practice, with a focus on process, iterative learning, collaboration, and deep thinking.
Eligibility: Artist must be a resident of Waterloo Region. All artistic disciplines are welcome.
Application Requirements: Microgrant program is for exploration, learning, and time to investigate a project or research question. Timelines of project can vary depending on individual project needs but must be started by June 30, 2027. All Microgrants are in the amount of $1,000. This represents 1 week of work for one individual artist.
To apply please submit the following to hello@patthedog.org :
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- A Letter of Interest (Max 2 pages) Describe the Project/Research to be undertaken with the Microgrant, articulate the questions and curiosities that you are exploring, describe the process that you wish to undertaking.
- A resume or CV.
APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 13, 2026. Close November 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Selection Process:. All applications will be read by a selection committee headed by Lisa O’Connell, Artistic Director/Pat the Dog Theatre Creation.
Accessibility:. Pat the Dog encourages submissions from all individuals. We are committed to the practice of inclusion and diversification. We will make every effort to identify and remove any barriers to inclusion within all aspects of the selection process by making decisions and communicating without regard to ethnicity, age, gender identity or expression, colour, disability, national origin, family or marital status, language, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any other characteristic that make our communities and individuals unique.
Selection Process:. All applications will be read by a selection committee headed by Lisa O’Connell, Artistic Director/Pat the Dog Theatre Creation.
Accessibility:. Pat the Dog encourages submissions from all individuals. We are committed to the practice of inclusion and diversification. We will make every effort to identify and remove any barriers to inclusion within all aspects of the selection process by making decisions and communicating without regard to ethnicity, age, gender identity or expression, colour, disability, national origin, family or marital status, language, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any other characteristic that make our communities and individuals unique.
