Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Community Cares provided emergency support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals working in the arts and culture sector. The program offered $1,000 to help cover income losses linked to COVID-19 impacts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
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
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency response support for Indigenous artists and cultural workers affected by COVID-19.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations individuals
- Inuit individuals
- Métis individuals
- Artists and cultural workers in the arts and culture sector
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous applicants
- Organizations or groups instead of individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis identity.
- Work in the arts and culture sector.
- Income loss linked to COVID-19 impacts.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access application channels
- Apply online through the partner organization websites.
- Use video submission or telephone if internet access is unavailable.
- Step 2: Submit your application
- Provide the required application information through one of the available submission methods.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed and successful applicants were selected for funding.
- Results were sent to individual applicants.
- Funds were distributed by the Aboriginal Curatorial Collective.
Additional information
- The initiative is now closed.
- Applicants could apply only once.
- Applications were accepted online, by video submission, or by telephone for those without internet access.
- Results were sent directly to individual applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Cares Fund Program
What is the Community Cares Fund?
Community Cares provided emergency support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals working in the arts and culture sector. The program offered $1,000 to help cover income losses linked to COVID-19 impacts.
How much funding can be received?
Community Cares Fund Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Cares Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Cares Fund program, you must:
First Nations, Inuit or Métis individual
Works in arts and culture
Income loss from COVID-19
What expenses are eligible under Community Cares Fund?
Emergency response support for Indigenous artists and cultural workers affected by COVID-19.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Cares Fund?
You can contact Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) by email at aprocida@inuitartfoundation.org or by phone at 647-498-7717.
Where is the Community Cares Fund available?
The Community Cares Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Cares Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Cares Fund is a Grant and Funding