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Indigenous Arts Grants Program
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
Activities funded
- Purchasing artistic materials and supplies, including hunting tools for gathering natural materials.
- Learning, experimentation, and artistic development activities.
- Creation of artworks, creative residencies, workshops, exhibitions, and publishing.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Artist biography
- Artist statement
- Project proposal
- Budget, for Iniqarvik and Turaagaq
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Inuit artists working in any discipline.
- First-time applicants.
- Artists at any career stage.
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
- Art materials, tools, and equipment.
- Travel costs.
- Shipping and delivery costs.
- Honorariums.
- Subsistence expenses such as rent, gas, utilities, and child care.
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
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external all-Inuit Peer Assessment Committee.
- Applications are assessed using stream-specific evaluation criteria.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after review.
- Successful applicants must complete the proposed work within 12 months of receiving funds.
- Recipients must submit a final report and may provide feedback directly to a Program Officer.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Arts Grants Program. 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 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.
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?
Purchasing artistic materials and supplies, including hunting tools for gathering natural materials.
Learning, experimentation, and artistic development activities.
Creation of artworks, creative residencies, workshops, exhibitions, and publishing.
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.
Is the Indigenous Arts Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Arts Grants Program is a Partnering and Collaboration