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  • grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate January 23, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDate May 8, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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grant_card_status|open

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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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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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 150,000

Hosting a 3-day festival showcasing Indigenous music and dance

$ 155,000

Creating a collaborative art mural celebrating Indigenous culture

$ 186,000

Launching a mentorship program to preserve traditional dance forms among youth

$ 180,000

Developing an online platform for Indigenous language classes

$ 110,000

Producing a documentary on Indigenous art practices

$ 220,000

Establishing a new exhibition space for Indigenous art

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
  • Eligible applicants include First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists.
  • Eligible applicants include First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts/cultural professionals.
  • Eligible applicants include First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural carriers.
  • Eligible applicants include First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups.
  • Eligible applicants include First Nations, Inuit and Métis for-profit organizations that have been in operation for at least 2 years.
  • Eligible applicants include First Nations, Inuit and Métis not-for-profit organizations not currently receiving core funding.
  • A validated profile must be created in the portal to determine eligibility.
  • Aspiring artists and organizations presently receiving core grants cannot apply to this component.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

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

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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Long-Term Projects component under the "Creating, Knowing and Sharing" grant are assessed based on specific criteria with designated point scores to ensure the projects meet the program's objectives.
  • Relevance (40% weight, minimum score of 25 out of 40):
    • The clarity of your artistic or cultural rationale.
    • The quality of your previous work and that of other key participants, if any.
    • The rigour of your artistic, critical, programming, or curatorial process.
  • Impact (40% weight, minimum score of 25 out of 40):
    • The contribution to your artistic or cultural development.
    • The advancement of your artistic/cultural practice or enrichment of the cultural life of your community.
    • The strengthening of the understanding, appreciation, and integration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art.
  • Feasibility (20% weight, minimum score of 10 out of 20):
    • A reasonable budget, including other revenue sources, efficient use of resources, and fees paid to project participants.
    • The capacity and experience you and your partners have to undertake the project.
    • Investment in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis human resources.
  • If applicable, demonstration that appropriate protocols are being observed for Indigenous traditional knowledge or cultural intellectual property.

grant_single_labels|apply

1
Preliminary Registration
  • Create an account on the funding body's portal.
  • Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
2
Consultation with Program Officer
Contact a Program Officer to discuss project eligibility, especially if you are a first-time applicant.
3
Application Preparation
  • Draft a detailed project proposal, including artistic, critical, programming, or curatorial processes.
  • Outline the rationale for the project and the goals you hope to achieve.
  • Compile relevant materials such as biographies of key participants and samples of previous work.
  • Complete the budget and appendices document aligning with the grant's financial regulations.
  • Consider external factors and prepare a risk management strategy.
  • Check compliance with public health and travel measures if applicable.
4
Submit Application
  • Log into the portal to complete and submit the application form.
  • Include all required information and support materials.
  • Ensure submission by the specified deadline, which is 8 May 2024.
5
Confirmation of Submission
  • Receive confirmation of submission through the portal.
  • Retain the confirmation details for future reference.

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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.

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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects

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