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Arts & Culture Funding
Last Update: February 2, 2026
Canada
Support for arts, culture, and language preservation
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Overview
Dreamcatcher provides funding for artistic and cultural pursuits, including performing arts and Indigenous language preservation. It also supports special events that create opportunities for youth to participate in cultural activities and develop leadership skills.
Activities funded
- Performing arts initiatives
- Indigenous language preservation activities
- Artistic and cultural pursuits
- Special events that support cultural exploration and youth participation
Examples of admissible projects:
Youth performing arts camp with public showcase and mentorship
Language revitalization workshops with recordings, booklets, and community sharing
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a non-profit entity.
- The applicant must be a Status Member.
- The request must relate to an artistic or cultural pursuit supported by the funder.
Who is eligible?
- Individual Band Members
- Community groups and organizations
- Minor sports teams
- Elite adult teams
- Special event organizers
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
How to apply
Step 1: Plan your timeline
- Ensure the application is submitted a minimum of one month before the event or the start of the project.
- Submit the application to Dreamcatcher.
- Wait for notification of approval or denial (typically four to six weeks after submission, or as soon as possible).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission, with a decision communicated within four to six weeks, or as soon as possible.
- Applicants are notified whether their request is approved or denied.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted at least one month before the event or project start date.
- Applicants are notified of approval or denial within four to six weeks, or as soon as possible.
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