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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Funding for short-term Indigenous arts projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 20, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Get up to $100,000 for Indigenous-led short-term projects lasting up to 12 months. Funding supports eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities, including research, creation, training, exhibitions, publishing, and outreach.
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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
- Research, creation, production, and critical discourse
- Residencies, mentorships, and artistic training
- Community-based and intergenerational knowledge initiatives
- Exhibitions, publishing, presentations, festivals, and showcase events
- Marketing, publicity, outreach, and networking activities
Documents Needed
- Biographies of key participants
- Letters of invitation, agreement, or confirmation
- Mentor agreement and biography, if applicable
- Information about partners or host organizations and communities
- Samples of relevant work or activities
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural carriers
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts/cultural professionals
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups and collectives
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis not-for-profit and for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Book publishers applying for book launches tied to core grants
- Applicants proposing fashion modelling
- Applicants proposing hunting or trapping unrelated to artistic practice
- Applicants proposing activities solely related to ceremony
Eligible expenses
- Self-fees for project work
- Elders' and Knowledge Keepers' honoraria
- Equipment purchases for the project, up to 15% of the requested grant amount
- Travel, per diem, and accommodation
- Safety, childcare, and accessibility costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fashion modelling
- Hunting and trapping unrelated to artistic practice
- Activities solely related to ceremony
- Book launches held by publishers receiving core grants
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.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment committee.
- Assessment is based on relevance, impact, feasibility, and Indigenous traditional knowledge or cultural intellectual property.
- Results are usually communicated within 4 months after the deadline.
- If approved, the project is subject to the program’s terms and conditions.
Additional information
- First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with a Program Officer before applying.
- Application Assistance may be available for applicants facing language, geographic, cultural, disability, or mental health barriers.
- Applicants must create an account and submit profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before applying.
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 up to $100,000 for Indigenous-led short-term projects lasting up to 12 months. Funding supports eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities, including research, creation, training, exhibitions, publishing, and outreach.
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:
First Nations, Inuit or Métis applicants
Eligible project leadership required
For-profit orgs need 2 years’ operation
What expenses are eligible under Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects?
Research, creation, production, and critical discourse
Residencies, mentorships, and artistic training
Community-based and intergenerational knowledge initiatives
Exhibitions, publishing, presentations, festivals, and showcase events
Marketing, publicity, outreach, and networking 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