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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel

Travel support for Indigenous arts activities

Offered by
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Official source: arts-services.ca

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Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
First Nations, Inuit or Métis for-profit organizations
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Overview

Provides up to $30,000 per year for travel to significant events in Canada or abroad. Supports travel for artistic and cultural exchange, professional development, research, networking, and market development.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$30,000
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop team skills
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Access new markets
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

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

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Availability timeline

2021
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Funding terms updated

The maximum is now described as a total per calendar year, and the Remote Community Allowance section has been removed.

See more

The grant page now describes the maximum as a total per calendar year. The Remote Community Allowance section, which described funding for increased or unusual location-related costs and directed applicants to contact a program officer, has been removed.

Official source: arts-services.ca
November 8, 2026

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

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants seeking support for fashion modelling.
  • Applicants seeking support for hunting or trapping activities unrelated to artistic practice.
  • Activities solely related to ceremony.
  • Book launches held by publishers receiving core grants.

Eligible expenses

  • Registration fees.
  • Transportation costs, including airfare, train, bus, mileage, taxi, and shuttle fares.
  • Accommodation and daily meals and incidentals.
  • Shipping and additional baggage.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Travel visas and vaccinations.
  • Materials costs, including equipment rental, promotional materials, and printing.
  • Artist fees, salaries, and translator fees.
  • Accessibility costs.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada
  • Outside Canada

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.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Create a portal account and validate your profile
    • Create an account in the client portal.
    • Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
  • Step 2: Prepare the application
    • Open the application form in the portal.
    • Review the support materials section for the required information and materials.
    • First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with a Program Officer before applying.
  • Step 3: Submit the application online
    • Complete the application in the portal.
    • Submit it any time before your departure date.

Documents Needed

  • Invitation or confirmation letter or email.
  • Information about the event, partners, or host organization.
  • Documents supporting cost estimates.
  • Arts and culture CV or resume of the applicant or lead.
  • Bios of other travelers, if applicable.

Selection criteria

  • Relevance — 50%: artistic or cultural rationale, timeliness of the activity, and suitability of the event, partners or host organizations (minimum 25/50).
  • Impact — 50%: potential to develop the applicant’s career or the careers of represented artists, and to advance practices, build connections, exchange knowledge and create future opportunities (minimum 25/50).

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 applicants facing disability, mental health, language, geographic, or cultural barriers.
  • Applications are accepted only in English and French.

Official sources

arts-services.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel Program

What is the Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel?

Provides up to $30,000 per year for travel to significant events in Canada or abroad. Supports travel for artistic and cultural exchange, professional development, research, networking, 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?

Registration fees. Transportation costs, including airfare, train, bus, mileage, taxi, and shuttle fares. Accommodation and daily meals and incidentals. Shipping and additional baggage.

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

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

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