Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Canada
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
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- grant_single|openingDateJanuary 23, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateMay 8, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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Get a grant of up to $300,000 for 1 to 3 year projects involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.
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This grant is intended for First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists, cultural carriers, and organizations across Canada. Eligibility is based on Indigenous identity rather than specific geographical locations.
- Individuals and organizations located anywhere in Canada, provided they meet the Indigenous identity criteria.
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$ 150,000
Hosting a 3-day festival showcasing Indigenous music and dance
$ 155,000
Creating a collaborative art mural celebrating Indigenous culture
$ 180,000
Developing an online platform for Indigenous language classes
$ 186,000
Launching a mentorship program to preserve traditional dance forms among youth
$ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 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.
- Step 2: Consultation with Program Officer
- Contact a Program Officer to discuss project eligibility, especially if you are a first-time applicant.
- Step 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.
- Step 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.
- Step 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.
