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Arts Project Grant - Medium
Funding for medium-scale arts projects and events
Latest source updateLast Update: May 11, 2026Latest change: The grant now adds a restriction on holding multiple ITI arts funding programs at once and updates some application guide and form details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 11, 2026
Latest change: The grant now adds a restriction on holding multiple ITI arts funding programs at once and updates some application guide and form details.
Medium Arts Project Grant updated
The Medium Arts Project Grant now includes a new rule limiting applicants to one ITI arts funding program at a time, with an exception for the Artist Travel & Touring Fund, and requires funded projects to be completed and reported before reapplying. The application guide, supporting document references, and form file details were also updated, along with a note that successful applicants will receive a T4A.
Funding available
$ 5,001 - $ 15,000
Deadline
August 31, 2026
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 for medium-scale arts projects and events in the Northwest Territories. It supports creation, production, presentation, training, and artistic development in multiple artistic disciplines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,001 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Completion and exhibition of medium-scale arts projects and events
- Creation, production, presentation, training and artistic development
- Workshops, training and mentorships for artistic development
Documents Needed
- Samples of work, using one of the following formats: 1-2 sound/video clips of 5 minutes or less, 1-2 writing samples of 5 pages or less, or up to 10 photographs
- Two signed letters of support
- Artistic resume or organization background
- Copies of quotes (NWT quotes are encouraged)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Mid-career and established artists and craftspeople
- Arts organizations
- Non-arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants receiving funding from the Large Arts Project Fund or Arts Operating Fund in the same fiscal year for the same purpose
- Applicants applying for more than one ITI arts funding program at the same time, except the Artist Travel & Touring Fund
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees for the applicant and/or collaborators, and fees related to contracting costs
- Raw materials and supplies, small tools and equipment, shipping, NWT booking agent fees, rental fees for equipment, and studio costs
- Up to 10% of a project budget for administration
- Professional instruction or courses, residencies, workshops, mentorship, and travel for artistic development
- Travel for artistic development may include flight, accommodation, ground transportation and baggage fees/shipping only
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major tools and equipment that are not used up by the project
- Projects meant for competitions like awards or contests
- Third party online booking fees outside of NWT and inventory previously purchased with Government programming or before the start of the project
- General non-artistic activities at receptions, carnivals, jamborees, festivals or annual meetings; living or operating expenses such as rent or mortgage, wages, food and utilities; GST, HST or PST on eligible expenses
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit (40%)
- Artistic idea
- Past works
- Preference is given to applications that use NWT resources and services
How to apply
- Once your project is planned, fill out the Medium Arts Project Grant application form
- Submit your completed application and supporting documents online using Filedrop, by email, by mail, by fax, or in person by appointment
- For in person submissions, appointments in Yellowknife can be made by contacting ArtsFunding@gov.nt.ca or 867-767-9347 Ext. 71474; outside Yellowknife, contact your regional ITI Office
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are notified of results within 60 days of the deadline
- If declined, feedback is provided and applicants are asked to apply again in the next intake
- Applications must be approved before beginning the activity, and costs incurred before approval will not be covered
- Financial reporting is required within 60 days of completing the project, including actual costs, revenues and the reporting survey
Additional information
- Preference is given to projects that use NWT resources and services.
- Funding recipients must credit the GNWT in publicity materials.
- A grant agreement must be signed before payment is issued.
- Applicants may not apply for more than one ITI arts funding program at the same time, except the Artist Travel & Touring Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Project Grant - Medium Program
What is the Arts Project Grant - Medium?
This program provides up to $15,000 for medium-scale arts projects and events in the Northwest Territories. It supports creation, production, presentation, training, and artistic development in multiple artistic disciplines.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Project Grant - Medium Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Project Grant - Medium program?
To be eligible for the Arts Project Grant - Medium program, you must:
Applicants must live in the NWT for at least 6 months before applying
Applicants must have completed and reported on at least one Small Arts Project Grant project
Applying organizations must be registered with NWT Corporate Registries and in good standing
What expenses are eligible under Arts Project Grant - Medium?
Completion and exhibition of medium-scale arts projects and events
Creation, production, presentation, training and artistic development
Workshops, training and mentorships for artistic development
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Project Grant - Medium?
You can contact Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) by email at ArtsFunding@gov.nt.ca or by phone at 867-767-9347.
Where is the Arts Project Grant - Medium available?
The Arts Project Grant - Medium program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Arts Project Grant - Medium a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Project Grant - Medium is a Grant and Funding