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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects

Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 20, 2024
Location
Canada

Overview

Get a grant of up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months 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
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 20, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional
  • National
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Yes, the grant supports activities by First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, cultural carriers, and arts/cultural professionals lasting up to 12 months.

  • Research
  • Creation
  • Production
  • Critical discourse (including research or writing)
  • Residencies
  • Collaborations
  • Mentorships
  • Artistic training
  • Community-based initiatives
  • Language preservation through artistic practices
  • Intergenerational transmission of artistic knowledge
  • Preservation of traditional knowledge through artistic practice
  • Development of administrative, artistic, cultural or organizational capacity
  • Local, regional, national or international exhibitions
  • Dissemination strategy and organizational objectives
  • Publishing activities
  • Gathering events involving artistic practices
  • Marketing and publicity
  • Presentations, festivals and showcase events
  • Networking events involving artistic practices
  • Outreach activities

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists, aspiring artists, arts/cultural professionals, cultural carriers, and both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations can apply for the 'Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Short-Term Projects' grants.

Who is not eligible

The grant does not specify any types of companies that are not eligible. However, it does specify that applicants must be First Nations, Inuit, and Métis entities meeting certain criteria.

  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis for-profit organizations that have been in operation for at least 2 years
  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis not-for-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

This grant provides support for a diverse range of activities led by First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists and cultural professionals. These activities aim to promote creativity, knowledge sharing, and cultural engagement through various artistic practices.

  • Research, creation, and production of artistic works.
  • Critical discourse activities such as research and writing.
  • Artistic residencies and collaborations with artists.
  • Mentorships and artistic training initiatives.
  • Community-based projects engaging young people through arts.
  • Artistic language preservation and intergenerational knowledge transmission.
  • Capacity development in administration, arts, and culture.
  • Local, regional, national, or international exhibitions.
  • Implementation of dissemination strategies and organizational objectives.
  • Publishing activities and artistic gatherings or events.
  • Presentations, festivals, and showcase events.
  • Networking and outreach activities involving artistic practices.

Eligible geographic areas

The grant covers expenses directly related to the Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities undertaken by eligible applicants for projects lasting up to 12 months.

  • Research and creation activities including residencies and collaborations.
  • Mentorships and artistic training programs.
  • Community-based initiatives and language preservation through artistic practices.
  • Exhibitions, presentations, festivals, and showcase events.
  • Publishing and dissemination activities.
  • Marketing, publicity, and outreach activities related to the project.
  • Networking events involving artistic practices.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with a Program Officer before submitting their grant applications.
  • Application assistance is available for those experiencing difficulties and who self-identify as artists who are Deaf, hard of hearing, have a disability, or are living with a mental illness, as well as for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis artists facing language, geographic, or cultural barriers.
  • Access to the application portal requires account creation and profile validation at least 30 days before the intended application submission date.

Documents and links

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-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 — Short-Term Projects?

Get a grant of up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months 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 — Short-Term Projects Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects program?

To be eligible for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects program, you must: The applicant must be a First Nations, Inuit or Métis for-profit organization that has been in operation for at least 2 years, or a not-for-profit organization. Eligibility is determined by the validated profile created in the Canada Council's application portal.

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

Yes, the grant supports activities by First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, cultural carriers, and arts/cultural professionals lasting up to 12 months. Research Creation Production Critical discourse (including research or writing) Residencies Collaborations Mentorships Artistic training Community-based initiatives Language preservation through artistic practices Intergenerational transmission of artistic knowledge Preservation of traditional knowledge through artistic practice Development of administrative, artistic, cultural or organizational capacity Local, regional, national or international exhibitions Dissemination strategy and organizational objectives Publishing activities Gathering events involving artistic practices Marketing and publicity Presentations, festivals and showcase events Networking events involving artistic practices Outreach activities

Who can I contact for more information about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Where is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects available?

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

Is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects is a Grant and Funding

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