How much funding can be received?

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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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

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$ 95,000

Organizing a traditional arts festival to showcase Indigenous talent

$ 60,000

Artistic mentorship program for Métis youth

$ 90,000

Launching an Indigenous art residency program

$ 75,000

Intergenerational art project for knowledge transmission

$ 70,000

Creation of an Indigenous storytelling podcast series

$ 80,000

Conducting a cultural preservation project focused on traditional beadwork

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.

The applicant must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis professional artist or an aspiring artist working under the mentorship of a professional artist.
Applicants can also be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis arts/cultural professionals or cultural carriers.
First Nations, Inuit, or Métis groups are eligible to apply.
Both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, operated by First Nations, Inuit, or Métis, are eligible, provided for-profit organizations have been in operation for at least 2 years.
Organizations presently receiving core grants can apply only for strategic or exceptional activities not included in their core application.
Eligibility to apply is determined by the validated profile created in the portal.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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The Short-Term Projects component of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing grant is assessed by an Indigenous peer assessment committee with specific weighted criteria that applicants must meet to be considered for funding. These criteria include relevance, impact, and feasibility, each with a minimum score requirement.

Relevance (40%, 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%, 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
Feasibility (20%, 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

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

Step 1: Create an Account
- Register on the portal by creating an account.
- Submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before applying.
Step 2: Consultation
- First-time applicants are encouraged to speak with a Program Officer before applying.
Step 3: Prepare Your Application
- Develop your project proposal including all eligible Creating, Knowing, and Sharing activities.
- Prepare a detailed budget and gather all necessary supporting documents.
Step 4: Application Assistance
- If applicable, apply for Application Assistance if you face barriers such as disability or cultural challenges.
Step 5: Submit Application
- Log into the portal to fill in the application form.
- Upload all required documents and ensure accuracy before submission.
- Submit the completed application before the nearest deadline.
Step 6: Receive Confirmation
- Receive a confirmation of submission, which requires you to keep the record for future reference.

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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.