
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Canada
Financial support for Indigenous creative initiatives
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 1, 2027
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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Get a grant to cover some of your costs (amounts vary by category) when you engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities, including collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations.
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This grant program provides financial support based on different categories determined by the applicant organization's scope and operational history. Grant amounts are contingent upon the organization's financial scale and duration of operations.
- Category A provides grant amounts of up to 60% of total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years, for organizations with international and national art or cultural activities, and a budget exceeding $500,000.
- Category B grants up to 60% of total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years, for organizations with regional, national, or international art or cultural activities and an operating budget over $250,000.
- Category C offers up to $100,000 per year for organizations with at least three years of operation focused on artistic and cultural practices.
- Category D also offers up to $100,000 per year specifically for Indigenous Arts Service Organizations and Indigenous Publishers.
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This grant supports Indigenous organizations in the implementation of artistic and cultural activities that reflect contemporary, customary, or traditional practices. It provides contributions towards operational support as well as specific projects that encourage the sharing and preservation of Indigenous arts and culture.
- Staffing and ongoing operational costs.
- Research, creation, and production of artistic works.
- Mentorship programs and artistic training.
- Community-based initiatives to engage youth through the arts.
- Preservation of languages and transmission of traditional artistic knowledge.
- Intergenerational sharing of artistic and cultural traditions.
- Development of organizational and cultural capacity.
- Local, regional, national, or international exhibitions and presentations.
- Collaborations and residencies with non-Indigenous artists and organizations.
- Implementation of dissemination strategies and publishing activities.
- Marketing, publicity, and outreach efforts for cultural activities.
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$ 70,000
Creating a documentary on traditional Indigenous fishing practices
$ 50,000
Hosting an Indigenous art festival showcasing traditional and contemporary works
$ 40,000
Establishing a mentorship program for young Indigenous artists
$ 60,000
Research project on preserving Indigenous languages through artistic expression
$ 40,000
Running a series of intergenerational storytelling workshops
$ 45,000
Publishing a book on the history of Indigenous art
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's organizational status and prior funding history.
- Presently receive core (operating) support from the Indigenous Organizations component, or if receiving from another component, eligibility must be confirmed with a program officer.
- Be an Indigenous publisher, Indigenous arts service organization, or other Indigenous not-for-profit organization having completed at least 2 consecutive years of artistic or cultural activity.
- Have received core funding from the Canada Council or specific types of grants excluding certain ones listed, within the last 5 years.
- Have a board of directors or governance group with oversight authority, comprised of at least 60% First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals.
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To be eligible for the "Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples" grant under the Indigenous Organizations component, your organization must either currently receive core support from this component, or meet specific criteria if it is an Indigenous publisher, Indigenous arts service organization, or Indigenous not-for-profit organization. This includes having completed at least 2 consecutive years of artistic or cultural activity, receiving certain types of funding from the Canada Council in the last 5 years (excluding specific grants mentioned), and having a governance group made up of at least 60% First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals. Additionally, different core grant categories and amounts are available based on the organization's annual revenues, scope of activities, years of operation, and the nature of its mandate concerning artistic and cultural practices.
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This grant supports a range of expenses related to Indigenous artistic and cultural activities.
- Ongoing staffing costs for organizational support.
- Expenses for research, creation, and production of artistic works.
- Costs associated with critical discourse activities, including research or writing.
- Residencies and collaborative projects.
- Mentorship and artistic training programs.
- Community-based initiatives engaging young people through arts and culture.
- Language preservation through artistic practices.
- Intergenerational transmission of artistic knowledge.
- Preservation of traditional knowledge through artistic practice.
- Activities to develop administrative, artistic, cultural, or organizational capacity.
- Local, regional, national, or international exhibitions.
- Implementation of dissemination strategies and organizational objectives.
- Publishing and marketing activities.
- Gathering events involving artistic practices.
- Presentations, festivals, and showcase events.
- Networking and outreach activities involving artistic practices.
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This grant is managed by the Canada Council for the Arts, which may suggest its availability throughout all Canadian provinces and territories. However, specific eligible geographical areas are not directly indicated in the provided information.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant focus on distinct criteria to gauge their appropriateness and impact.
- Innovation and creativity in Indigenous cultural and artistic expressions.
- Feasibility and clarity of the proposed activities.
- Potential for engagement and transformative impact on Indigenous communities.
- Demonstrated alignment with the Creating, Knowing and Sharing objectives.
- Sound governance and financial management structures.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Individuals who are Deaf or have disabilities, including mental illness, can request accommodations at any stage of the application process.
- Engagement with a Creating, Knowing and Sharing program officer is mandatory for first-time applicants before applying.
- Expenses related to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artistic collaborations are eligible for funding.
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