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Canadian Forces Artists Program
Supports artists documenting Canadian military life
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canadian Forces Artists Program supports professional artists who want to document the Canadian Forces in Canada and abroad. It covers travel and living expenses for selected artists and supports artistic work inspired by military operations and daily life.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating original artwork inspired by the Canadian Forces.
- Researching and observing military operations, personnel, and communities.
- Participating in deployments in Canada or abroad where operational conditions allow.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Artists from across Canada
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose proposed activities are part of school or institutional course requirements.
- Applicants whose proposed activities directly support an education program or course.
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses for selected artists from Canada.
- Living expenses during the deployment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities completed to satisfy education institution course requirements.
- Activities that directly support the delivery of an education program or course.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Selected international locations where deployments take place
Selection criteria
- Quality of the artist’s work.
- Relevance of the proposal to the goals of CFAP.
- Suitability to participate in the program.
- Expected impact on the artist and the wider community.
- Artistic merit, including specific and national context.
How to apply
- Step 1: Wait for the call to artists and prepare your proposal
- Review the program information and application requirements.
- Prepare your proposal and support material.
- Step 2: Submit your application
- Submit the application during the call to artists period.
- Step 3: Await review and notification
- Applications are reviewed by the selection committee.
- Notifications are sent after the review period.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed by a selection committee of experienced arts professionals.
- Eligible applications are assessed and the relative merit of proposals is discussed.
- Selection decisions are based on artistic merit, relevance to the program, suitability, and expected impact.
- Applicants are notified after review.
Additional information
- The program is volunteer-based for selected artists.
- Applicants may be asked to provide a tangible artwork.
- Artists are provided with food and lodging during deployments.
- Questions must be submitted through the online form under “Artists Program.”
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Forces Artists Program Program
What is the Canadian Forces Artists Program?
The Canadian Forces Artists Program supports professional artists who want to document the Canadian Forces in Canada and abroad. It covers travel and living expenses for selected artists and supports artistic work inspired by military operations and daily life.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Forces Artists Program program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Forces Artists Program program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Professional artist
In good health
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Forces Artists Program?
Creating original artwork inspired by the Canadian Forces.
Researching and observing military operations, personnel, and communities.
Participating in deployments in Canada or abroad where operational conditions allow.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Forces Artists Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Canadian Forces Artists Program available?
The Canadian Forces Artists Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Canadian Forces Artists Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Forces Artists Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canadian Forces Artists Program?
Canadian Forces Artists Program is funded by Government of Canada