If you’re an artistic group, organization or collective, you could get up to $50,000 towards activities like implementing new technologies, publishing a critical magazine, or creating opportunities for networking, collaborating or organizing conferences.

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for the Sector Innovation and Development grant include the following: - Arts professionals, cultural connectors - First Nations, Inuit, or Métis arts/cultural professionals - Artistic groups, collectives - First Nations, Inuit, or Métis groups, collectives - Architectural groups, collectives - Artistic organizations - First Nations, Inuit, or Métis organizations - National arts service organizations - Support groups, organizations, shared platforms - Festivals, presenters, touring networks - Book and magazine publishers - Agencies, management service organizations To be eligible for a composite grant, you must have received at least 1 composite or 2 project grants from the Canada Council in the last 5 years. Organizations presently receiving core grants can apply for project grants outside their usual activities but are not eligible for composite grants. Targeted funding aims to provide equitable support for applicants from culturally diverse, Deaf and disability, official language minority, and Indigenous communities.

Who is eligible

Types of potential applicants to this grant program include: - Arts professionals and cultural connectors - First Nations, Inuit, or Métis arts/cultural professionals - Artistic groups and collectives - First Nations, Inuit, or Métis groups or collectives - Architectural groups and collectives - Artistic organizations - First Nations, Inuit, or Métis organizations - National arts service organizations - Support groups, organizations, and shared platforms - Festivals, presenters, and touring networks - Book and magazine publishers - Agencies and management service organizations

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include: - Activities related to representation or management services for Canadian artists, groups, or organizations - Production, management, and platform services for a number of Canadian artists, groups, or organizations - Critical and/or interpretive publishing that supports the arts sector - Organizational development activities such as exploring new approaches to business models and management practices - Opportunities for shared learning and networking, resource exchange, or other forms of collaboration (including mentorship programs) - Organizing conferences, symposia, and workshops - Sector research - Implementing and adapting to new technologies

Eligible projects & activities

Activities eligible for this grant include: - Advancing or developing practices in the arts sector - Nurturing learning and continuous improvement - Gathering, collaborating, and exchanging These activities encompass a range of projects aimed at supporting, strengthening, and improving the arts sector.

How to apply

To apply for this grant, the steps are as follows: 1. Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply. 2. Choose whether you are applying for a project grant for a single project or a composite grant for a 1-3 year grant for multiple projects. 3. Ensure your project falls within one of the eligible categories listed. 4. Submit your application before the specified deadline. 5. Consult the guidelines and application form for additional information. 6. Contact an officer for any assistance or inquiries.

Additional information

- Organizations presently receiving core funding cannot apply for organizational development activities. - Organizations not presently receiving core funding and belonging to designated priority groups can apply for activities to build their organizational capacity. - All proposed activities must benefit the arts community beyond personal gain. - Specific types of applicants include arts professionals, cultural connectors, artistic groups, organizations, and service organizations. - To be eligible for a composite grant, applicants must have received specific grant amounts within the last 5 years. - Composite grants are typically up to $50,000 per year. - There are guidelines, forms, and resources available to assist with the application process. - Contact officers for further assistance or clarification. - Check the eligibility criteria and ensure compliance with the grant requirements. - Deadline for project and composite grants is April 17, 2024. - Ensure activities align with the goals and objectives of the funding program. - Review the General List of Ineligible Activities to understand what cannot be funded.

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