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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects

Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 1, 2026
  • Closing date : May 20, 2026
Location
Atlantic, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Overview

Get a grant of up to $300,000 for 1 to 3 year projects involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.

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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 : January 1, 2026
  • Closing date : May 20, 2026

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

This grant is intended for First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists, cultural carriers, and organizations across Canada. Eligibility is based on Indigenous identity rather than specific geographical locations.

  • Individuals and organizations located anywhere in Canada, provided they meet the Indigenous identity criteria.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists, cultural carriers, arts/cultural professionals, groups, collectives, and both for-profit and not-for-profit arts/culture organizations that have been in operation for at least 2 years can apply for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Long-Term Projects grant. Organizations currently receiving core funding and aspiring artists are ineligible.

Who is not eligible

This grant is specifically designed for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and organizations, and excludes certain applicants to maintain focus on these groups.

  • Aspiring artists or those without professional status.
  • Organizations currently receiving core grants from the Canada Council.
  • Non-First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals or groups as primary applicants.

Eligible expenses

This grant funds activities that support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis professional artists and cultural professionals. Eligible projects include various creative, knowledge-sharing, and dissemination activities that span over a period of more than one year and up to three years.

  • Research, creation, and production of new works of art.
  • Critical discourse through research or writing.
  • Residency programs for artists and cultural professionals.
  • Mentorships and artistic training programs.
  • Community-based initiatives engaging youth through artistic practices.
  • Preservation and transmittal of traditional and intergenerational artistic knowledge.
  • Development of administrative, artistic, cultural, or organizational capacity.
  • Local, regional, national, and international exhibitions.
  • Implementation of dissemination strategies and organizational objectives.
  • Collaborative projects with non-Indigenous artists.
  • Outreach, marketing, and publicity activities.
  • Presentations, festivals, showcase, and networking events involving artistic practices.

Eligible geographic areas

All expenses related to supporting eligible Creating, Knowing, and Sharing activities are covered.

  • Subsistence costs.

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

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects

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?

Get a grant of up to $300,000 for 1 to 3 year projects involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.

How much funding can be received?

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is **May 20, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

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: Eligible applicants include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis for-profit organizations that have been in operation for at least 2 years. Eligible applicants also include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis not-for-profit organizations not currently receiving core funding.

What expenses are eligible under Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects?

This grant is intended for First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists, cultural carriers, and organizations across Canada. Eligibility is based on Indigenous identity rather than specific geographical locations. Individuals and organizations located anywhere in Canada, provided they meet the Indigenous identity criteria.

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.

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