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Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations

Q: How much funding can be received?

Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: 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 organization or collective Within 50 km of Montreal Island Indigenous arts initiative

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations?

You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal.

Q: Where is the Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations available?

The Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: 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

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Supports Indigenous arts creation and organizational development

Grant and Funding

Conseil des arts de Montréal

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

Provides up to $15,000 to support Indigenous arts initiatives. Eligible activities include creation, production, dissemination, professionalization, presentation, and collaborative projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop employee 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

Activities funded

Creation, production, or dissemination of Indigenous arts initiatives
Advancement of traditional and contemporary arts practices
Professionalization initiatives for Indigenous collectives and organizations
Presentation of artistic activities
Collaborative art projects

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 14,750

Produce and present an Indigenous multidisciplinary performance with community showcases

$ 14,900

Run collaborative printmaking and beadwork workshops with a public exhibition

Eligibility

The applicant must be an Indigenous artists’ organization or collective.
The applicant must be located within 50 km of the Island of Montreal.
The project must support the creation of Indigenous arts initiatives.

Who is eligible?

Indigenous artists’ organizations
Indigenous collectives

Who is not eligible

Organizations or collectives located more than 50 km from the Island of Montreal
Non-Indigenous organizations and non-Indigenous collectives

Eligible geographic areas

Within 50 km of the Island of Montreal
Kahnawà:ke
Kanehsatà:ke

Processing and Agreement

Applications are processed by the Conseil after the submission deadline.
The Board of Directors makes the final funding decision.
Applicants can expect a decision six to eight weeks after the deadline.

Additional information

Applications are processed within six to eight weeks after the deadline.
The decision is made by the Board of Directors after the application is processed.

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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.