Get a grant to cover some of your costs (amounts vary by category) when you engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities, including collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Indigenous Organizations grant in the Creating, Knowing and Sharing program, your organization must meet the following criteria: 1. Presently receive core (operating) support from this component. 2. If your organization receives core support from another component, confirm your eligibility with your program officer before applying. 3. Be an Indigenous publisher, Indigenous arts service organization, or other Indigenous not-for-profit organization that has: - Completed at least 2 consecutive years of artistic or cultural activity. - Received core funding from the Canada Council, 1 composite grant or Long-Term Projects grant, or 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years (excluding specific grants). - A board of directors or governance group with at least 60% representation of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals. In exceptional circumstances, some organizations that cannot meet these criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Creating, Knowing and Sharing Program Director. Contact a program officer before applying to discuss eligibility.

Who is eligible

- Indigenous publisher - Indigenous arts service organization - Other Indigenous not-for-profit organization

Eligible expenses

You can apply for a contribution towards: - Ongoing costs to support your organization, including staffing - Expenses related to your artistic and/or cultural activities, including any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities: - Creating – research; creation; production; critical discourse (including research or writing); residencies; collaborations - Knowing – mentorships; artistic training; community-based initiatives to engage young people through artistic practices; language preservation through artistic practices; intergenerational transmission of artistic knowledge; preservation of traditional knowledge through artistic practice; development of administrative, artistic, cultural, or organizational capacity; research; collaborations - Sharing - local, regional, national, or international exhibitions; implementation of dissemination strategy and organizational objectives; publishing activities; gathering events involving artistic practices; collaborations; marketing and publicity; presentations, festivals and showcase events; networking events involving artistic practices; outreach activities

Eligible projects & activities

You can apply for a contribution towards: - Ongoing costs to support your organization, including staffing - Expenses related to your artistic and/or cultural activities, including any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities: - Creating – research; creation; production; critical discourse (including research or writing); residencies; collaborations - Knowing – mentorships; artistic training; community-based initiatives to engage young people through artistic practices; language preservation through artistic practices; intergenerational transmission of artistic knowledge; preservation of traditional knowledge through artistic practice; development of administrative, artistic, cultural, or organizational capacity; research; collaborations - Sharing - local, regional, national, or international exhibitions; implementation of dissemination strategy and organizational objectives; publishing activities; gathering events involving artistic practices; collaborations; marketing and publicity; presentations, festivals, and showcase events; networking events involving artistic practices; outreach activities

Evaluation & selection criteria

- Alignment with the Indigenous Organizations component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing grant program - Engagement in contemporary, customary, or traditional artistic and cultural activities - Exploration of innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression - Collaboration opportunities with non-Indigenous artists and organizations - Relevance of proposed activities to the grant program objectives - Feasibility and clarity of the project proposal - Potential impact of the project on Indigenous arts and cultures

How to apply

To apply for this grant, the steps are as follows: 1. Ensure your organization meets the eligibility criteria. 2. Create a validated profile in the portal. 3. Speak with a Program Officer before applying. 4. Determine the appropriate grant category based on your organization's profile. 5. Submit your application including all required documents before the deadline.

Additional information

Sure, here are some additional points to consider for applicants: - First-time applicants must speak with a Creating, Knowing, and Sharing program officer before applying to this component. - Individuals who are Deaf or have disabilities may be eligible for additional assistance and accommodations during the application process. - Organizations must meet specific eligibility criteria outlined for each grant category. - Grant amounts vary depending on the category and organization's annual revenues and operating budget. - The deadline for applications and specific grant amounts can be found on the Deadlines and Notification of Results page. - The Canada Council for the Arts can only accept applications in English and French at this time. - Guidelines, application forms, budget forms, and appendices are available for reference and must be followed for the application process. - Contact officers listed on the website for further information or assistance. - Check the eligibility criteria, annual application limits, and funding policies before applying to ensure compliance. These points should help applicants navigate the application process effectively.

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