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Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations
Funding for Indigenous arts initiatives
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 14, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 to support Indigenous arts initiatives and help develop Indigenous collectives and organizations. It funds creation, production, dissemination, artistic presentation, collaborative projects, and the advancement of traditional and contemporary practices.
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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 strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation, production, or dissemination of artistic works
- Advancement of traditional and contemporary arts practices
- Professionalization of collectives and organizations
- Presentation of artistic activities
- Collaborative art projects
Documents Needed
- Links to works, a portfolio, or related activities
- Optional supporting documents in one PDF appendix
- Organization letters patent, if applicable
- Organization constitution and bylaws, if applicable
- Most recent financial statements, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous collectives
- Indigenous organizations
- Arts-based collectives and organizations
Who is not eligible
- Collectives or organizations whose main mandate is not artistic creation and production
- Artists’ collectives incorporated as for-profit or non-profit companies
- Artists’ collectives formed as general or limited partnerships
- Organizations working exclusively in variety arts or comedy
- Collectives focused on festivals or event organization
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Sound recording projects of a promotional nature
- Film or web film production projects
- Promotional projects, including video clips
- Cultural mediation projects
- Capital projects or specialized equipment purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montreal
- Within 50 km of the Island of Montreal
- Kahnawà:ke
- Kanehsatá:ke
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline by the Conseil des arts de Montréal.
- An Indigenous peer jury evaluates the applications on merit.
- The Indigenous Arts Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- The Board of Directors makes the final funding decision.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by email through the ORORA platform.
Additional information
- Only one application may be submitted per year.
- The grant is one-time and non-recurring.
- Applications are reviewed by an Indigenous jury of peers.
- The Conseil’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations. 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 Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations?
This program provides up to $15,000 to support Indigenous arts initiatives and help develop Indigenous collectives and organizations. It funds creation, production, dissemination, artistic presentation, collaborative projects, and the advancement of traditional and contemporary practices.
How much funding can be received?
Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations program?
To be eligible for the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations program, you must:
Indigenous collective or organization
Located near Montreal
Arts-focused mandate
What expenses are eligible under Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations?
Creation, production, or dissemination of artistic works
Advancement of traditional and contemporary arts practices
Professionalization of collectives and organizations
Presentation of artistic activities
Collaborative art projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations?
You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM).
Where is the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations available?
The Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations is a Grant and Funding