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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel

Travel support for Indigenous arts opportunities
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : September 23, 2020
Location
Canada

Overview

Provides up to $30,000 per year for travel to significant events in Canada or abroad that support professional development, artistic research, market access, and national or international presence. Eligible activities include sharing artistic works or cultural knowledge, attending major artistic or cultural events, research, networking, professional development, and market development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop team skills
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : September 23, 2020

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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • National
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Sharing artistic works or cultural knowledge.
  • Participating in significant artistic or cultural events, including pow-wows.
  • Undertaking research activities.
  • Building professional and artistic networks and pursuing professional development opportunities.
  • Developing regional, national or international markets.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • First Nations, Inuit or Métis for-profit organizations
  • First Nations, Inuit or Métis not-for-profit organizations
  • First Nations, Inuit or Métis groups or collectives

Eligible expenses

  • Travel costs to attend significant events in Canada or abroad.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Activities that take place before the departure date.
  • Activities funded by another Canada Council program component or listed on the general list of ineligible activities.
  • Fashion modelling.
  • Hunting and trapping activities unrelated to the artistic practice.
  • Activities solely related to ceremony, and book launches held by publishers who receive core grants.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada
  • Travel activities may take place within Canada or abroad.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are internally assessed by the Canada Council for the Arts.
  • Assessment is based on Relevance and Impact, weighted at 50% each.
  • A minimum score of 25/50 is required in each category for the application to be considered.
  • Results are usually communicated within 3 months of submission.

Additional information

  • First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with a Program Officer before applying.
  • Application Assistance may be available for eligible applicants facing disability, mental health, language, geographic or cultural barriers.
  • Applications are accepted only in English and French.
  • For applications with multiple travelers, priority is given to projects with a majority of First Nations, Inuit or Métis travelers.

Documents and links

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel. 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 — Travel?

Provides up to $30,000 per year for travel to significant events in Canada or abroad that support professional development, artistic research, market access, and national or international presence. Eligible activities include sharing artistic works or cultural knowledge, attending major artistic or cultural events, research, networking, professional development, and market development.

How much funding can be received?

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel program?

To be eligible for the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel program, you must: First Nations, Inuit or Métis organization, group or collective Validated portal profile Invited travel activity 100+ km away

What expenses are eligible under Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel?

Sharing artistic works or cultural knowledge. Participating in significant artistic or cultural events, including pow-wows. Undertaking research activities. Building professional and artistic networks and pursuing professional development opportunities. Developing regional, national or international markets.

Who can I contact for more information about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel available?

The Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel program is available across Canada.

Is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel is a Grant and Funding

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