How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Council for the Arts —?

Canada Council for the Arts — is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

What are Canada Council for the Arts —'s eligibility criterias?

Eligible Canadian artists, arts workers, groups and artistic organizations Multiple, large-scale or complex projects in the arts sector

Canada Council for the Arts —

Last Update: May 20, 2025

Canada

Supports multi-year artistic and cultural sector activities

Canada Council for the Arts — at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

Status

Opening Soon

Overview of the Canada Council for the Arts — program

The Canada Council for the Arts Composite Activities grant provides up to $100,000 per year for a maximum of three years to support Canadian artists, arts workers, groups, and organizations in undertaking multi-year, large, or complex projects. Eligible activities include artistic creation, residencies, research, publishing, audience development, professional training, and public presentations within the arts sector.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding of up to $100,000 per year for projects, for a maximum of 3 years.
Total financial assistance can reach up to $300,000 over the duration of the grant.

Eligible projects & activities

Execution of multi-year artistic creation and production projects.
Implementation of organizational development and professional training initiatives for artists and arts workers.
Development and management of residencies, research, and knowledge-sharing forums in the arts sector.
Publication and dissemination of Canadian literary works and critical discourse.
Initiatives to expand audience engagement and market development for Canadian arts nationally and internationally.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 97,000

Community mural project with educational outreach in diverse neighbourhoods

$ 99,500

International tour to present original Indigenous dance productions

$ 93,500

Residency program for Canadian jazz composers and recording project

$ 99,000

Launching a trilingual online literary magazine with public forums

$ 95,000

Organizing annual knowledge-sharing forums for independent theatre artists

$ 98,000

Professional training workshops for emerging visual artists in printmaking

Eligibility criteria of the Canada Council for the Arts — program

The applicant must be a Canadian artist, arts or cultural worker, artistic group, or organization.
The project must involve multiple, large, or complex activities to be carried out over a period of up to 3 years.
The proposed activities must support the artistic process, publication, innovation, public engagement, or market development for Canadian arts.

Who is eligible?

Canadian artists
Arts and cultural workers
Artistic groups
Arts organizations
Canadian publishers of literary books and magazines

Eligible expenses

Salaries and fees for artists, artistic groups, and cultural workers directly involved in activities.
Costs for residencies, including associated travel and accommodation.
Expenses related to research, including artistic or sector-based research.
Publication costs for literary books and magazines authored by Canadian writers.
Organizational development expenses, including professional development and training for artists and arts workers.
Costs related to knowledge-sharing events or forums.
Expenses for audience and market development, both in Canada and abroad.
Production, representation, or management service fees for Canadian artists, groups, or organizations.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

How to apply to the Canada Council for the Arts — program

Review eligibility and program criteria

Review available funding programs to determine eligibility
Identify which activities your organization or project aligns with
Consult program guidelines for specific criteria

Prepare application in the portal

Create or access your account in the funding portal
Gather necessary documentation and information required for your application
Prepare a list of eligible activities and budgets

Complete and review application

Complete all sections of the online application form
Ensure all documents, supporting materials, and budgets are attached
Review application for accuracy and completeness before submission

Submit application and await results

Submit the application through the online portal
Receive confirmation of application submission
Monitor email or portal messages for updates or further instructions

Additional information

The Canada Council is transitioning to a new funding portal, with the current portal becoming unavailable starting May 26, 2025.
The updated portal and this grant component will only be available after the new system is launched in summer 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to consult the 'Updates to Funding Opportunities and Portal' web page for current information about changes to programs and services.