Get a grant of up to $30,000 to support travel costs to attend events within Canada or abroad that offer professional development or access to new markets if you are a First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist/organization, or artist's representative.

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing Travel grant are as follows:

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis professional artists, aspiring artists, arts/cultural professionals, cultural carriers, groups or collectives, for-profit organizations, and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
Your eligibility is determined by the validated profile created in the portal, and organizations presently receiving core grants can apply to this component.

Who is eligible

Eligible types of companies for this grant include:

First Nations, Inuit and Métis for-profit organizations
First Nations, Inuit and Métis not-for-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include travel costs to attend significant events within Canada or abroad that advance professional development, enable access to new markets, or build national and international presence. You can apply for activities such as sharing artistic works, participating in cultural events, undertaking research, building networks, engaging in professional development, or developing markets.

Travel expenses
Lodging
Meals
Event registration fees
Transportation costs
Networking expenses

Eligible projects & activities

There are eligible projects or activities for this grant:

Activities must be led by eligible First Nations, Inuit, or Métis professional artists, cultural carriers, or arts/cultural professionals.
Travel must be at least 100 kilometers from your place of departure and by invitation, including sharing artistic works, participating in cultural events, research activities, networking, and professional development.

Evaluation & selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The assessment is based on artistic and cultural merit, as well as the impact of the proposed project.

Artistic and cultural merit of the proposed project
Project impact and potential to advance professional development or access new markets
Clarity and feasibility of the travel plan and budget
Relevance and significance of the proposed activities
Potential for building networks and enhancing national or international presence

How to apply

Step 1: Create an account and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
Step 2: Determine the activities you want to apply for, ensuring they are led by eligible First Nations, Inuit, or Métis professional artists, cultural carriers, or arts/cultural professionals.
Step 3: Ensure that travel is at least 100 kilometers from your place of departure and by invitation.
Step 4: Submit your application before your departure date, with a maximum grant amount of $30,000.

Documents and links

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel

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Grant Summary:

The Creating, Knowing and Sharing Travel component supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and cultural professionals by providing grants for travel expenses to attend significant events within Canada or abroad for professional development and market accessibility.

About the Creating, Knowing and Sharing Travel Grant:

The Creating, Knowing and Sharing Travel Grant, offered by the Canada Council for the Arts, is designed to facilitate travel opportunities for eligible First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, arts/cultural professionals, and organizations. The grant aims to support individuals and groups in attending important cultural events that contribute to their professional growth, market expansion, and international presence.

Activities supported by the grant include sharing artistic works or cultural knowledge, participation in significant events like pow-wows, research activities, building networks, engaging in professional development opportunities, and developing regional, national, or international markets. The grant is open to professional artists, aspiring artists, arts/cultural professionals, cultural carriers, groups, collectives, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that meet the eligibility criteria.

Applicants are encouraged to consult with a Program Officer before applying, especially first-time applicants. The travel must be at least 100 kilometers from the place of departure and by invitation. Applicants can request funding for single or multiple destinations within one trip, depending on the purpose and scope of their activities.

It is important to note that activities funded by this grant should not occur before the departure date, should not receive funding from other Canada Council program components, and should not be on the list of ineligible activities. Organizations currently receiving core grants are also eligible to apply for this travel component.

The grant amount can go up to $30,000, and there is no specific deadline; applications are accepted any time before the departure date. Interested applicants should create an account on the Canada Council for the Arts portal, submit their profiles for validation, and follow the guidelines provided for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing Travel component.

Overall, the Creating, Knowing and Sharing Travel Grant offers a valuable opportunity for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and cultural professionals to enhance their artistic practices, expand their networks, and access new markets through travel support.