How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 3000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities?

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

What are Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities's eligibility criterias?

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 not currently receiving core (operating) funding.

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities

Last Update: May 21, 2025

Canada

Financial support for Indigenous artistic development

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $3,000

Timeline

Open Date : September 23, 2020

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

Status

Open

Closing Soon

Overview of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities program

Get up to $3,000 to cover costs for activities like training, getting expert advice, and purchasing materials to advance your artistic career or practice.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides funding specifically aimed at advancing the artistic careers and practices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists through small-scale activities. The amounts and uses are defined to support various artistic and career development needs.

Funding of up to $3,000 is available per eligible application.
Funds can be used to purchase or acquire materials necessary for artistic production.
Funding can cover honoraria for professional artists or cultural carriers to provide expertise, advice, or training.
Support is available for career or artistic development activities directly benefiting the applicant's practice.
Applicants must ensure no overlap in funding with other Canada Council components or for activities listed as generally ineligible.

Eligible projects & activities

The Small-Scale Activities component funds initiatives that enhance artistic careers or practices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and organizations. These activities are essential for acquiring materials, engaging in development opportunities, and accessing professional expertise.

Purchase or acquisition of materials for artistic production.
Payment of honoraria to other professional artists or cultural carriers for specific expertise, advice, or training.
Engagement in career or artistic development activities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 3,000

Engagement in professional development workshop for sculptors

$ 3,000

Development of a mixed-media installation focusing on climate change

$ 3,000

Workshops on traditional beadwork techniques for Indigenous artists

$ 3,000

Talent show event for local youth showcasing various performing arts

$ 3,000

Purchase of advanced photography equipment for an upcoming exhibition

$ 3,000

Commission of original compositions for a chamber music series

Eligibility criteria of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's identity and artistic or cultural involvement.

The applicant must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis professional artist.
Aspiring artists working under the mentorship of a professional artist who are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis are eligible.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis arts/cultural professionals can apply.
Cultural carriers from the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities are eligible.
Groups composed of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals are eligible.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis for-profit organizations that have been in operation for at least 2 years can apply.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis not-for-profit organizations not currently receiving core (operating) funding are eligible.
Organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants are not eligible to apply.

Who is eligible?

First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists, aspiring artists working under the mentorship of a professional artist, arts/cultural professionals, cultural carriers, groups, for-profit organizations that have been in operation for at least 2 years, and not-for-profit organizations not currently receiving core (operating) funding from the Canada Council. Organizations presently receiving core grants cannot apply.

Who is not eligible

First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants

Eligible expenses

This grant supports activities that will enhance the artistic careers and practices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals and groups. It provides funding for acquiring necessary materials, offering honoraria, and engaging in artistic development opportunities.

Purchase or acquisition of materials for artistic production.
Payment of honoraria to other professional artists or cultural carriers for providing specific expertise, advice, or training.
Engagement in career or artistic development activities.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to individuals, groups, and organizations from the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. There are no specific regional limitations mentioned for eligibility.

First Nations communities in Canada
Inuit communities in Canada
Métis communities in Canada

Eligibility criteria of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities program

Artistic merit and potential impact of the proposed activities
Relevance to the goals and priorities of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing program
Strength of the applicant's profile and demonstrated commitment to artistic development
Feasibility and clarity of the project plan and budget

How to apply to the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities program

Account Creation

Create an account on the funding provider's portal.
Submit one or more profiles for validation, ensuring this is done at least 30 days before your intended application date.

Consultation

Contact a Program Officer for guidance, especially if you are a first-time applicant.

Prepare Application

Specify the activities you are applying for funding (e.g., materials acquisition, honoraria for experts, career development activities).
Ensure the activities are led by eligible First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists or professionals.

Application Submission

Log into the portal to access the application form.
Complete all required sections of the application form, following the guidelines.
Submit the application at any time before the project's start date.

Additional information

- First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to a Program Officer before applying. - You may be eligible for Application Assistance to pay someone to help you with the application process if you are experiencing difficulty and self-identify as: - an artist who is Deaf, hard of hearing, has a disability or is living with a mental illness - a First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers.