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Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples

Canada Council for the Arts · Canada Council for the Arts funding program for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, groups, collectives and Indigenous arts organizations.

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Overview

Canada Council for the Arts funding program for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, groups, collectives and Indigenous arts organizations. It supports the creation, sharing and practice of Indigenous arts and cultures through short-term and long-term projects, small-scale activities, travel and multi-year support for organizations.

Eligibility

Open to First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, groups and collectivesIndigenous arts organizations can apply to the organizations componentApplications go through the Canada Council funding portal

Financing terms

Short-Term Projects componentLong-Term Projects componentSmall-Scale Activities componentTravel component (applications accepted any time)Indigenous Organizations component (multi-year support)

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on canadacouncil.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Next Short-Term Projects deadline: November 25, 2026Travel and Small-Scale Activities have no fixed deadlineNext Indigenous Organizations intake expected fall 2027Amounts are listed per component in the Council funding portal

At a glanceMaximumVariesProviderCanada Council for the ArtsDeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourcecanadacouncil.ca ↗

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