Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects

Q: How much funding can be received?

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects Funds up to 300000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: 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

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects?

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

Q: 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.

Q: 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).

Q: Where is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects available?

The Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $300,000

Timeline

Open Date : January 23, 2024
Closing date : May 8, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Opening Soon

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility

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.

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.

Selection criteria

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.

How to apply

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.

Consultation with Program Officer

Contact a Program Officer to discuss project eligibility, especially if you are a first-time applicant.

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.

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.

Confirmation of Submission

Receive confirmation of submission through the portal.
Retain the confirmation details for future reference.

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.

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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.