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Indigenous Arts Grants Program
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Latest source updateLast Update: September 16, 2026Latest change: Kajungiqsaut Grants now show a 2026–2027 cycle with new Sutaarutit deadlines, expanded Ontario eligibility, revised application guidance, and a new program contact.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 16, 2026
Latest change: Kajungiqsaut Grants now show a 2026–2027 cycle with new Sutaarutit deadlines, expanded Ontario eligibility, revised application guidance, and a new program contact.
Kajungiqsaut Grants updated for 2026–2027
Kajungiqsaut Grants now show a 2026–2027 cycle with Sutaarutit applications accepted from September 2026 through February 2027, with four deadlines on Oct 16, 2026, Nov 27, 2026, Jan 8, 2027, and Feb 19, 2027. The program also now states that Sutaarutit is open to artists in all provinces and territories, allows more than one grant per cycle in some cases, and revises reporting so final reports are due within 3 months after project completion. Application guidance and support details were also updated: social media alone is no longer accepted as a portfolio, the biography and artist statement guidance is now given as approximate word ranges, and the official contact is now Kyle Aleekuk at kaleekuk@inuitartfoundation.org, 647-498-7717 ext 115.
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Kajungiqsaut Grants provides funding for Inuit artists working in the arts. It supports material purchases, learning and experimentation, creative residencies, exhibitions, workshops, publishing, and other artistic development activities, depending on the funding stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop a new product or service
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
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
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Creation of artworks, creative residencies, workshops or skill-sharing opportunities, exhibitions, and publishing or self-publishing written materials such as novels, essays, poetry, and zines.
- Experimenting with a new medium, practical or curatorial research, and training or mentorship opportunities to develop artistic skills.
- Renting workspace, marketing artwork to presenters or audiences, developing a website or portfolio, and participating in arts events such as art fairs or pop-ups.
- Purchasing artistic materials and supplies, including hunting tools for gathering natural materials.
Documents Needed
- Artist biography
- Artist statement
- Proposal description
- Artistic examples
- Budget for Iniqarvik and Turaagaq; artist CV for Turaagaq only
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Inuit who are actively working in the arts.
- Applicants from all disciplines.
- Applicants at all career levels.
Who is not eligible
- Non-Inuit applicants.
- Applicants under 18 years old.
- Inuit visual artists living inside Ontario for the Sutaarutit stream.
- Applicants seeking tuition funding.
Eligible expenses
- Purchasing artistic materials and supplies, including hunting tools for gathering natural materials.
- Travel costs for gathering natural materials.
- Delivery costs for transporting or shipping artistic materials and supplies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tuition costs.
- Expenses not aligned with the approved project budget or another funding application.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Applicants outside Ontario for the Sutaarutit stream
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed by an external all-Inuit Peer Assessment Committee.
- Proposals are assessed using stream-specific evaluation criteria.
- Turaagaq gives priority to artistic vision, clear outcomes, and community engagement over commercial focus.
How to apply
- Submit applications by email, mail, or oral submission in English or Inuktut.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an all-Inuit Peer Assessment Committee.
- Applicants will find out 8-16 weeks after the application deadline.
- If successful, applicants receive an email with confirmed grant funds and a secure form to submit their SIN number and payment details.
- Payments are issued electronically via Plooto, but cheques may be issued upon request.
- After the project is complete, a final report must be submitted within 3 months before additional grant funds can be received.
Additional information
- Applicants may receive feedback on their application, whether approved or not.
- Applications can be submitted in English or Inuktut, with translation support provided.
- Applicants can only receive one grant per program cycle.
- Applicants may also use the program's Helpful Hints and Grant Stream Guide resources.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Arts Grants Program Program
What is the Indigenous Arts Grants Program?
Kajungiqsaut Grants provides funding for Inuit artists working in the arts. It supports material purchases, learning and experimentation, creative residencies, exhibitions, workshops, publishing, and other artistic development activities, depending on the funding stream.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Arts Grants Program Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Arts Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Arts Grants Program program, you must:
Inuit artists only.
Must be actively working in the arts.
Must meet stream-specific rules.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Arts Grants Program?
Creation of artworks, creative residencies, workshops or skill-sharing opportunities, exhibitions, and publishing or self-publishing written materials such as novels, essays, poetry, and zines.
Experimenting with a new medium, practical or curatorial research, and training or mentorship opportunities to develop artistic skills.
Renting workspace, marketing artwork to presenters or audiences, developing a website or portfolio, and participating in arts events such as art fairs or pop-ups.
Purchasing artistic materials and supplies, including hunting tools for gathering natural materials.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Arts Grants Program?
You can contact Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) by email at kaleekuk@inuitartfoundation.org or by phone at 647-498-7717 ext 115.
Where is the Indigenous Arts Grants Program available?
The Indigenous Arts Grants Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Yukon.