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<p>You could be awarded with financial and other types of prizes from a variety of categories for the arts, literature, architecture and music, in recognition of your quest for innovation and excellence.</p>

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The Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes offers several categories of prizes to recognize the achievements and potential of Canadian artists and scholars. These prizes have varying monetary values and are associated with different artistic and scholarly fields.

Prizes range in value from $1,000 to $95,000, depending on the specific award.
The Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts offer up to 8 prizes annually, each valued at $25,000.
The Canada-Japan Literary Awards provide two prizes valued at $10,000 each, for one English-language work and one French-language work.
The CBC Literary Prizes range from $1,000 to $6,000 across three categories: Short Story, Nonfiction, and Poetry.
The Coburn Fellowships provide $20,000 to students at specified universities for career advancement.
The Canada Council Photography Prize offers $8,000 to professional photographers for creative work or development.
The Governor General’s Literary Awards offer prizes from $1,000 to $25,000 for outstanding works in several categories.
The Musical Instrument Bank allows musicians to borrow legendary instruments as part of their prize, awarded every three years.
The John G. Diefenbaker Award offers up to $95,000 to a German scholar for research in Canada.
The Saidye Bronfman Award, valued at $25,000, includes the acquisition of the winner’s artwork by the Canadian Museum of History.
Prizes like the Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts, valued at up to $50,000, recognize outstanding artistic merit.

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The Canada Council for the Arts Prizes recognize and support Canadian artists and scholars across various fields in their pursuit of innovation and artistic excellence. While specific projects or activities eligible for these prizes are not detailed, the prizes cover a broad spectrum of artistic and scholarly practices.

Visual and media arts achievements recognized by the Governor General's Awards.
Musical excellence and development supported through the Musical Instrument Bank and various music prizes.
Literary works celebrated through awards like the Governor General's Literary Awards and Canada-Japan Literary Awards.
Outstanding performances in architecture acknowledged via the Governor General's Medals in Architecture.
Professional dance contributions recognized with the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize.
Artistic accomplishments in new chamber music composition encouraged through the Jules Léger Prize.

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$ 7,000

Creating a photo archive of historical buildings

$ 8,000

Organizing a professional photography exhibition featuring wildlife photography

$ 4,500

Professional development workshop on advanced photo editing techniques

$ 8,000

Developing a professional photography portfolio highlighting urban landscapes across Vancouver

$ 7,500

Personal creative project to photograph Indigenous communities

$ 7,000

A photo documentary project to capture the cultural diversity's neighborhoods

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Applicants must be professional photographers.
The grant is for personal creative work or professional development in photography.

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The information provided primarily outlines the types of programs and prizes offered by the Canada Council for the Arts, including eligibility for various prizes and the methods of application or nomination required. It details different categories in fields such as media arts, literature, music, visual arts, and more. The context does not specify detailed evaluation and selection criteria for projects under a particular grant, and thus does not contain specific scoring criteria or point allocations. Individuals interested in applying or being nominated must refer to the respective prize or program details for comprehensive criteria and application procedures on the Canada Council for the Arts website.

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This section focuses on the various prestigious prizes awarded by the Canada Council to Canadian artists and scholars, aimed at fostering excellence and innovation across different fields of practice. Eligible projects or activities involve substantial achievements and contributions in various artistic and scholarly disciplines.

Artistic achievements in visual and media arts recognized by the Governor General's Awards.
Excellence in Canadian literature celebrated through the Governor General's Literary Awards.
Remarkable design projects in Canadian architecture recognized by the Governor General's Medals.
Outstanding performances in the performing arts honored by the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards.
Significant contributions to dance in Canada awarded by the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize.
Meritorious work in music, visual arts, and literature eligible for the Joseph S. Stauffer Prizes.
Exceptional talent in new chamber music composition for the Jules Léger Prize.
Promising young classical music performers recognized by the Michael Measures Prizes.
Excellence in the fine crafts celebrated by the Saidye Bronfman Award.
Distinguished career achievements in the performing arts acknowledged by the Walter Carsen Prize.

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The Jacqueline Lemieux Prize is awarded to an established dance professional who has made a significant contribution to dance in Canada. The evaluation criteria for this grant include:

Demonstrated outstanding contribution to the field of dance
Professional excellence in dance practice
Impact on the Canadian dance community

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Here are the steps to submit an application or nomination for prizes through the Canada Council:

Step 1: Identify the Type of Application
- Determine whether the prize you are interested in is application-based, nomination-based, or grant-based.
Step 2: Review Prize Specific Requirements
- Navigate to the individual prize's page on the Canada Council website.
- Carefully review the specific requirements and guidelines for each prize.
Step 3: Prepare Required Documents
- Prepare all necessary documents as per the guidelines specified on the prize page.
- For nomination-based prizes, ensure you have the needed third-party endorsements.
Step 4: Submission Process
- For application-based prizes, submit your application directly to the Council or through its partners as instructed.
- For nomination-based prizes, ensure your nominators send their nominations to the Council or its partners as required.
Step 5: Confirmation and Follow-up
- Await confirmation of receipt from the Canada Council for the Arts or the relevant partner.
- Contact the Council for any follow-up inquiries or assistance needed regarding your application or nomination.

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Here are additional relevant details for grant applicants for Canada Council prizes and awards:

The application or nomination process for each prize has unique requirements and processes as outlined on individual prize pages.
Many prizes have specific submission deadlines that must be adhered to in order to qualify for consideration.
Not all Canada Council prizes are available every year; some competitions are suspended, and this affects availability.
The rules around whether an application or a nomination-based process varies by prize, and different procedures apply.
The monetary values of prizes vary significantly, thus applicants should check specific prize details.