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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects - New Brunswick - Canada
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects

Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Offered by
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Latest source update
Last Update: July 11, 2026
Latest change: The Long-Term Projects funding opportunity now shows a May 20, 2026 deadline, new support-material requirements, and funding details including up to $300,000.
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Long-Term Projects funding opportunity updated
The Long-Term Projects funding opportunity now shows an application deadline of May 20, 2026, replacing the earlier May 6, 2026 date shown on the page. It also now displays funding details of up to $300,000, a limit of 1 application per calendar year, and a notification period usually within 5 months of the deadline. The required information and materials section is now expanded, and the page states that an application will be made ineligible if it does not include all required support material. The help link now points to the arts-services.ca support case portal.
Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened May 8, 2024
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Who can apply

First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists

See full eligibility

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
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • 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

Official resources

Supporting document

Supporting document

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

Selection criteria

  • Relevance, 40%: clarity of artistic or cultural rationale, quality of previous work, and rigour of the process
  • Impact, 40%: contribution to artistic or cultural development and strengthening of First Nations, Inuit and Métis art
  • Feasibility, 20%: reasonable budget, experience and capacity, and investment in First Nations, Inuit and Métis human resources
  • Traditional knowledge or cultural intellectual property, where applicable: appropriate protocols and community support

How to apply

  • Step 1: Register in the portal
    • Create an account
    • Submit profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before applying
  • Step 2: Prepare the application
    • Complete the project information, budget, and required support material
    • Include biographies, letters, partners’ information, and work samples where applicable
  • Step 3: Submit in the portal
    • Log in to the portal and complete the application form
    • Submit before the deadline

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects Program

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 the province of 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