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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 8, 2024
Location
Atlantic, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Long-term funding supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis artistic and cultural projects lasting more than 1 year and up to 3 years. It supports activities in creating, knowing and sharing, with a maximum amount of $300,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 8, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Atlantic
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Research
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research, creation, and production of new works
- Mentorship, artistic training, and knowledge transmission
- Exhibitions, presentations, festivals, and showcase events
- Publishing, outreach, marketing, and publicity activities
- Collaborative projects, including with non-Indigenous artists
Documents Needed
- Biographies of key participants
- Letters of invitation, agreement, or confirmation, if applicable
- Information about partners or host organizations, if applicable
- Samples of previous work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts/cultural professionals
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural carriers
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups or collectives
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis emerging artists
- Organizations currently receiving core grants
- Activities solely related to ceremony
Eligible expenses
- Fees for the applicant’s role in the project
- Honoraria or gifts for Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Equipment purchases required for the activity, up to 15% of the requested amount
- Safety-related costs and public accessibility costs
- Child or dependent care costs needed to complete the activity
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fashion modelling
- Hunting and trapping unrelated to artistic practice
- Activities solely related to ceremony
- Capital expenses beyond the allowed equipment purchases
- Activities covered by another Canada Council grant
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a peer committee
- Successful applicants must complete a Grant Acceptance Form before payment
- A final report is due 3 months after the project end date
- Results are usually announced within 5 months of the deadline
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants can apply twice per year within a calendar year from 1 January to 31 December.
- The grant amount requested can be up to $300,000 but may not be awarded in full.
- If successful, a final report is required three months after the project end date.
- Appropriate protocols for Indigenous traditional knowledge or cultural intellectual property must be demonstrated if applicable.
- Expenses incurred before the notification of grant approval are not deductible.
- Eligible applicants may seek Application Assistance if they identify as having a disability or facing geographic, linguistic or cultural barriers.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects?
Long-term funding supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis artistic and cultural projects lasting more than 1 year and up to 3 years. It supports activities in creating, knowing and sharing, with a maximum amount of $300,000.
How much funding can be received?
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects program?
To be eligible for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects program, you must:
First Nations, Inuit or Métis applicants
Project lasts more than 1 year
For-profit or not-for-profit organizations eligible
What expenses are eligible under Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects?
Research, creation, and production of new works
Mentorship, artistic training, and knowledge transmission
Exhibitions, presentations, festivals, and showcase events
Publishing, outreach, marketing, and publicity activities
Collaborative projects, including with non-Indigenous artists
Who can I contact for more information about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects available?
The Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects program is available Atlantic, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects is a Grant and Funding