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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Travel support for Indigenous arts activities
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. Supports travel for artistic and cultural exchange, professional development, research, networking, 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.
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.
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
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.
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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. 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?
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).
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