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Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants
Funding for professional growth and advancement of artistic careers and practices.
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Funding for activities that support the professional growth and advancement of artistic careers or practices of artists, arts workers, groups and organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mentorship programs to enhance artistic and professional skills.
- Internship opportunities to gain practical experience in the arts sector.
- Apprenticeships focused on hands-on learning in an artistic discipline.
- Specialized training sessions to develop new competencies.
- Participation in workshops designed for career development in the arts.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Budget forms and appendices
- Validated applicant profile
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Curators
- Artistic groups
Who is not eligible
- Companies seeking funding for activities that have already started before the project start date.
- Organizations applying for funding for activities already supported by another Canada Council program.
- Applicants intending to undertake residencies or self-directed projects focused primarily on creation, rather than professional development.
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with mentorships, internships, and apprenticeships.
- Fees for specialized training and participation in workshops.
- Travel costs calculated according to fixed travel rates for project-related activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that start before the project start date
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program
- Residencies and self-directed projects focused mainly on creation
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Canada Council portal after submission.
- Funding decisions are communicated through the deadlines and notification of results process.
- Applicants should consult the portal for updates on application status.
Additional information
- Applicants requiring assistance due to disabilities, mental illness, or cultural/language barriers may be eligible for Application Assistance to help with the application process.
- Profile validation in the portal must be completed at least 30 days before applying.
- Deadlines and notification timelines are provided on a dedicated page linked in the guidelines.
- Budget forms and application appendices are available as resources to support the application.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants?
Funding for activities that support the professional growth and advancement of artistic careers or practices of artists, arts workers, groups and organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants program, you must:
No eligibility criteria specified for for-profit businesses.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants?
Mentorship programs to enhance artistic and professional skills.
Internship opportunities to gain practical experience in the arts sector.
Apprenticeships focused on hands-on learning in an artistic discipline.
Specialized training sessions to develop new competencies.
Participation in workshops designed for career development in the arts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants available?
The Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants is a Grant and Funding