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Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations
Funding for Indigenous arts training organizations
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides contribution funding to Indigenous arts training organizations preparing emerging Indigenous artists for careers in the arts. It supports eligible training programs, curriculum delivery, and operating expenses directly related to the learning program, with up to 100% of eligible expenses per fiscal year for Indigenous and equity organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts training programs for emerging Indigenous artists
- Training activities that prepare participants for careers in the arts
- Initiatives that strengthen leadership and digital capacity in artistic training
- Special training initiatives in collaboration with recipients
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Projected budget form
- Audited financial statements for the last three years
- Board of directors list with roles and contact information
- Training program curriculum or course materials
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian Indigenous not-for-profit arts organizations
- Equivalent Indigenous institutions in Canada
- Indigenous organizations that train emerging artists
Who is not eligible
- Federal organizations
- Crown corporations
- Membership-based associations
Eligible expenses
- Artistic and administrative salaries, fees, and benefits
- Elder fees, curriculum development, and training delivery
- Participant support, travel, marketing, and administrative costs
- Facility costs, office supplies, maintenance fees, fundraising, and professional development
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital infrastructure costs
- Recreational classes
- Programs not designed to prepare emerging artists for arts careers
- Training delivered by generative AI
- Expenses incurred before application receipt
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Quality of teaching, training, and coaching
- Strength of the artistic vision and curriculum relevance
- Organizational stability and governance capacity
- Impact on Indigenous arts training and participant outcomes
- Alignment with funding priorities for Indigenous and equity groups
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines
- Read the full application guidelines before starting.
- Confirm that the organization and training program meet the program requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the online application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Sign and date the application form.
- Attach all required documents.
- Submit the application electronically through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
- Step 4: Await acknowledgment
- Watch for the automated confirmation of receipt.
- Contact support if the online system cannot be accessed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility
- Eligible applications are assessed by a review committee against evaluation criteria
- Independent experts and program staff may also review applications through assessments, site visits, or meetings
- Applicants receive an automated acknowledgment after submission
- Final funding and eligibility decisions are final, and approved projects require a funding agreement
Additional information
- Funding priorities are Indigenous-led and equity-led organizations.
- Applications are highly competitive and funding is not guaranteed.
- Only one application may be submitted per deadline.
- Applications may be considered for multi-year funding if annual capacity is demonstrated.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity OrganizationsSupport for equity-led arts training organizations
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations Program
What is the Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations?
This program provides contribution funding to Indigenous arts training organizations preparing emerging Indigenous artists for careers in the arts. It supports eligible training programs, curriculum delivery, and operating expenses directly related to the learning program, with up to 100% of eligible expenses per fiscal year for Indigenous and equity organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations program, you must:
Indigenous-led Canadian non-profit arts organization
Must have received CATF funding in 2025-2026
Training for emerging artists
What expenses are eligible under Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations?
Arts training programs for emerging Indigenous artists
Training activities that prepare participants for careers in the arts
Initiatives that strengthen leadership and digital capacity in artistic training
Special training initiatives in collaboration with recipients
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at fondsducanpoursecdesarts-canartstrainingfund@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations available?
The Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations is a Grant and Funding