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Original Peoples Investment Program
Project funding for FNMI artists in Treaty 7
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
One-time project funding for FNMI artists and Indigenous arts organizations in Treaty 7. Supports research, creation, professional development, public presentation, and marketing activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and experimentation
- Creation, development, or production of artistic work
- Professional development and learning
- Presenting, sharing, marketing, or promoting artistic work
Documents Needed
- Profile information and artistic resume or CV
- Project description
- Artistic impact statement
- Community connections information
- Project budget and timeline
- Support material files
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individual artists
- FNMI artist collectives
- Indigenous-led and Indigenous-centred arts organizations
- FNMI cultural workers, arts administrators, and curators applying as lead artist or organizer
Who is not eligible
- Agents or managers
- Production companies
- Incorporated for-profit businesses or corporations
- Artist collectives that are for-profit organizations or incorporated businesses
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees and professional fees
- Materials, supplies, and technical fees
- Travel, accommodation, per diem, and subsistence
- Space and equipment rental or purchase
- Marketing, documentation, and accessibility costs
- Course fees, Elder and Knowledge Keeper fees, and honorariums
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Lost wages or salaries
- Debt or loan repayment
- Post-secondary tuition or degree-related costs
- Land or building purchases
- Expenses not directly related to the project or fully covered by another funding source
- Activities that violate cultural protocols, promote hate, are illegal, or are political campaigning
- Contests, competitions, and fundraising activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Treaty 7 region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent assessment committee of FNMI artists and arts administrators.
- Applications are scored on artistic impact, community connection, and planning.
- Calgary Arts Development staff finalize the funding list and may approve partial funding.
- Successful applicants receive an investment agreement through DocuSign and must sign and return it within 30 days.
- Applicants are notified of results by email through the online grant platform.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Calgary Arts Development’s online grant platform.
- Support is available for applicants who face accessibility, cultural, or language barriers.
- Applicants may request feedback on a draft application before the stated deadline.
- Successful applicants must complete a final report after the project ends.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Original Peoples Investment Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Original Peoples Investment 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 Original Peoples Investment Program?
One-time project funding for FNMI artists and Indigenous arts organizations in Treaty 7. Supports research, creation, professional development, public presentation, and marketing activities.
How much funding can be received?
Original Peoples Investment Program Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Original Peoples Investment Program program?
To be eligible for the Original Peoples Investment Program program, you must:
FNMI applicant
Treaty 7 region
Arts project led by applicant
What expenses are eligible under Original Peoples Investment Program?
Research and experimentation
Creation, development, or production of artistic work
Professional development and learning
Presenting, sharing, marketing, or promoting artistic work
Who can I contact for more information about the Original Peoples Investment Program?
You can contact Calgary Arts Development (CADA).
Where is the Original Peoples Investment Program available?
The Original Peoples Investment Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Original Peoples Investment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Original Peoples Investment Program is a Grant and Funding