Name | Funder | Funding type | Contribution | Eligibility details | Focus | First Nations, Inuit and Métis provisions | Charitable status | Region | Region details | Per year | Application Type | Deadline? | Application Details | Other Notes |
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Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant
(source) |
SaskCulture
(website) |
Grant | Recommended request: $15,000 Maximum request: $30,000, award in this amount will require greater evidence of sustainability and innovation |
|
– Indigenous- Northern- Rural- Youth |
Yes: you have the active participation, collaboration, involvement, and empowerment of the specific community/communities impacted by the project |
No | Saskatchewan | 2 | Portal | Yes | October |
Only one grant can be accessed at a time. First time applicants encouraged to meet with a program officer. |
|
Access Support
(source) |
Canada Council
(website) |
Grant | Must be costs specifically related to the project |
Individuals: must self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness AND must be eligible to Canada Council programs,
|
DeafDisabilityMental Illness | No | No | Canada | Not specific | 0 | Portal | No | Composite Grants |
|
Accessibility Program
(source) |
Artscape (Toronto)
(website) |
Grant | As per discussion with Funder |
No | Yes | Ontario | 0 | Form | No | |||||
All Community Foundations
(source) |
Community Foundations of Canada
(website) |
No | No | 0 | No | |||||||||
Arts Administrator Internships and Mentorships
(source) |
First People’s Cultural Council
(website) |
Grant | $40,000 |
South Saskatchewan based charitable organizations (including partnerships) which are Indigenous-led or which have Indigenous leadership, staffing, and/or protocols. |
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | British Columbia | 1 | Portal | Yes | October |
Intern applicant must have prior experience that demonstrates commitment to arts administration and to be able to demonstrate support of a mentor and Indigenous creatives or community leaders |
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Arts Fund
(source) |
Yukon Government
(website) |
Grant | $500,000 is the total allocation for this fund across the territory. |
|
Yes: Importance of supporting First Nations, Inuit and Indigenous art specifically mentioned in Yukon Arts Policy |
No | Yukon | 1 | Form | Yes | March |
Applicants encouraged to reach out to Fund staff prior to deadline for guidance. |
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Arts Grant
(source) |
Gwaii Trust
(website) |
Grant | $10,000 |
|
No | No | British Columbia | Haida Gwaii | 2 | Portal | Yes | February |
Gwaii Trust has a variety of different grant initiatives, such as employment creation, training for individuals, community engagement, etc., any of which might be suited to building a new organization. |
|
Arts Presenting Project Funding
(source) |
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
(website) |
Grant |
|
|
Yes: Indian Bands and Métis Settlements may apply |
No | Alberta | 1 | Portal | Yes | December |
Available funds are equitably distributed to all eligible applicants |
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Arts Program
(source) |
First People’s Cultural Council
(website) |
Grant | This page is an overall list of arts-supporting grants offered by FPCC. |
No | No | 0 | No | |||||||
Arts Vitality MicroGrants
(source) |
First People’s Cultural Council
(website) |
Grant | This 2022 funding is for Indigenous artists or collectives, 19 years of age or older, who have been a resident of B.C. for at least the past year. It is also for non-profit Indigenous organizations and societies, and First Nations communities in B.C. working across all art forms. |
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | 0 | No | Annual announcement of availability |
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BIPOC Bursary Fund
(source) |
Winnipeg Film Group
(website) |
Bursary |
|
|
Yes: Program is limited to Indigenous, Black and Person of Colour applicants |
No | Manitoba | 0 | Form | No | Continuous intake |
Total fund is $5,000 |
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Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
(source) |
Toronto Foundation
(website) |
Grant | TBA |
|
Yes: Presumably they will have some clarity in future funding regarding eligibility that will require majority leadership. |
Yes | Ontario | Toronto | 1 | TBA | No | TBA |
This fund was established as a pilot project with the expectation that it continue. Funds were made available to non-registered groups in 2021. The application window is not currently open. |
|
Canadian Arts Training Fund
(source) |
Government of Canada Culture, History and Sport
(website) |
The lesser of 70% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $6M per year for mainstream applicants For Indigenous and Ethnocultural applicants 80% of costs may be covered |
Non-profit organization incorporated in Canada, existing primarily for professional arts training or with professional training as integral component, |
Yes: Can cover 80% of expenditures vs 70% of mainstream. For eligibility, need only 20% of training budget to come from other sources. Not required to have website, auditions or competitive process in Fr/Eng Not required to have at least 20% of students from outside region. |
No | Canada | The CATF fulfils its national mandate by ensuring that eligible organizations have a national reach and a national admission process. It is not the mandate of the program to fund organizations in every region or province | 1 | Portal | No | June 30 each year, 5 p.m. |
Highly competitive, with eligibility somewhat subjectively determined on a non-appealable decision by evauation committee |
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Capital Grant
(source) |
Ontario Trillium Foundation
(website) |
Grant | $150,000 |
|
Yes: – First Nations, Métis, Inuit or other Indigenous communities are not required to submit financial statements with their applications, which would seem to exempt them from the 1 year of financial history requirement |
No | Ontario | 1 | Portal | Yes | June |
It appears that after the staff and committee review recommendations are sent to MPP “to give them the opportunity to congratulate successful applicants”, after which all notifications are sent out. |
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Championing Inclusive Communities
(source) |
CIBC
(website) |
Grant | TBA |
|
– Youth- Unemployed | No | Yes | Canada | 1 | Portal | No | March through |
Check into sponsorship opportunities – process not listed on the website. Typically sponsorship does not require charitable status. |
|
Community Arts Spaces
(source) |
First People’s Cultural Council
(website) |
Grant | $75,000 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous-led organizations |
No | British Columbia | 1 | Portal | Yes | October |
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Community Branch Partnerships
(source) |
VanCity Credit Union
(website) |
Grant | $10,000 |
TBA |
Yes: Focus #3: Advance Reconciliation, Racial Equity and Social Justice, including projects delivering on the TRC Calls to Action |
No | British Columbia | Community served by the branch | 1 | Form | No | None |
Grants available March to November |
|
Community Cultural Development (CCD) Investment Program
(source) |
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation
(website) |
Grant | $5,000 |
|
Yes: Organizations presenting projects with/by First Nations participants must indicate that necessary protocols are followed |
No | British Columbia | Port Coquitlam | 2 | Portal | Yes | May |
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Community Grants
(source) |
Assiniboine Credit Union
(website) |
Grant | TBA |
TBA |
No | No | Manitoba | TBA | 1 | Portal | Yes | April |
Also offers sponsorship and gifts |
|
Community Impact Fund
(source) |
Yellowknife Community Foundation
(website) |
Grant | TBA |
|
No | Yes | North West Territories | Yellowknife | 0 | Portal | Yes | March |
This foundation and its smaller funds invites non-charities to contact them to explore alternatives. |
|
Community Impact Fund
(source) |
Algoma Community Foundation
(website) |
Grant | $25,000 |
|
Yes: First Nations communities and organizations can apply and applications from first nations communities will be prioritized |
No | Ontario | Algoma | 1 | Portal | Yes | February |
Applications greater than $25,000 may be considered. Entire pool is $200,000. |
|
Community Partnership Program
(source) |
VanCity Credit Union
(website) |
Grant | $25,000 |
Applicants must be:
|
Yes: Focus #3: Advance Reconciliation, Racial Equity and Social Justice, including projects delivering on the TRC Calls to Action |
No | British Columbia | Parts of the province served by Vancity | 1 | Portal | No | None |
Grants available March to November |
|
Community Services Recovery Fund
(source) |
Community Services Recovery Fund
(website) |
Community Service organizations including:
|
No | No | 0 | No | ||||||||
Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiative program
(source) |
Canadian Heritage
(website) |
Grant |
No more than 15% on administrative expenses Can fund up to 100% All government funding (totalled) cannot be more than 100% |
|
No | No | Canada | 0 | Form | No | No deadline – intake at any time of the year. |
Though it specifically notes in the first objective that international-oriented projects are welcome, it does not cover travel expenses. |
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Community Workforce Development
(source) |
Government of Canada Employment and Social Development
(website) |
Contribution |
|
Yes: Eligibility includes urban and unaffiliated First Nations, Inuit and Métis |
No | Canada | 0 | Portal | Yes | January |
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples by selecting a profile below.
(source) |
Canada Council
(website) |
Grant | Up to $100K total Components not included in the annual limit:
|
All components except for Indigenous Organizations open to First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, groups and organizations. Program definitions of eligible candidates are available. |
Yes: appropriate cultural protocols for the community/communities involved are being observed |
No | Canada | Applications can come from across Canada. No formal pools by region | 0 | Portal | Yes | For Applicants NOT receiving core grants: Short Term Projects – 2 applications per year, cannot overlap timewise and cannot be related to activities supported by a long term grant Long-term projects – 1 application per year, cannot overlap with another L-T grant, cannot be related to activities supported by a Short-Term Grant Indigenous Organizations – one core grant from any program Small-Scale activities: anD time before start of project or activitD For grants below, check actual date for submission: Short-Term Projects (next):
Long-Term Projects
Indigenous Organizations
|
Assistance is available for completing applications |
|
Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
(source) |
Ontario Arts Council
(website) |
Grant |
|
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous and POC applicants |
No | Ontario | 1 | Portal | Yes | October |
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Current Initiatives
(source) |
Community Foundations of Canada
(website) |
Grant | Depends on the program |
|
Yes: The Indigenous Peoples Resiliency Fund has ended. The objective of this fund continues, however, and CFC indicates that a new program will be announced in 2023. |
No | Canada | Canada | 0 | No | Note that this is an umbrella organization that takes on a few initiatives each year to support the non-profit sector. |
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Documentary heritage organizations
(source) |
Library and Archives Canada
(website) |
Grant | Small: $24,999 Additional $10,000 for organizations in remote areas) |
One year projects:
One or two year projects
|
Yes: – Indigenous government institutions can apply (other governments may not) |
No | Canada | Canada | 1 | Portal | Yes | January |
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Eco-Action Community Funding Program
(source) |
Government of Canada
(website) |
$100K per project, maximum 50% from any GOC, except for Indigenous-led projects where Indigenous-related GOC department funds are exempted. |
|
Priority will be given to projects that include partnership with Indigenous people, youth and small business | No | No | Canada | 0 | Portal | No | Funds can be used for any typical project expenses including staffing, office and capital costs |
|||
Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program
(source) |
Grant | Acquisition Grant: $20,000 Total available funding: $95,000 |
|
No | No | Ontario | 1 | Form | Yes | July |
Purchases made after grant application submission but before purchase are not prohibited from payment with the grant, but organization must assume risk should grant not be approved. |
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Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists
(source) |
Arts New Brunswick
(website) |
Grant | 5000 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | New Brunswick | 2 | Portal | Yes | March |
Grant funds may be used for organizational development and professional development that will have a positive impact on building the arts ecosystem in Indigenous communities |
||
Explore and Create – Professional Development for Artists
(source) |
Canada Council
(website) |
Grant | Maximum $10K, 1 application per year |
|
No | No | Canada | Not specific | 2 | Portal | Yes | Note: date may vary |
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Finishing Fund/Marketing Promotion Distribution
(source) |
Indigenous Screen Office
(website) |
Grant | $100,000 total $50,000 for each component Applicants may apply for both in the same application |
With: A project that has been previously peer-reviewed |
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Canada | 2 | Portal | No | New Funds April 1 Last application March 1 |
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Fonds de soutien aux initiatives autochtones
(source) |
La Fondation du Grand Montreal
(website) |
Grant | $20,000 |
Not identified |
No | No | Quebec | Montreal | 1 | No | About their vision, the Foundation says: “comme les communautés autochtones, reconnaît les relations intimes d’interdépendance entre les individus, la collectivité et le territoire, et prend en compte l’impact de ses actions sur plusieurs générations.” |
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Funding Programs
(source) |
Canadian Roots Exchange
(website) |
Grant | No | No | 0 | No | ||||||||
Funding Programs
(source) |
New Relationship Trust
(website) |
Grant | Varies according to component |
Yes: Program is limited to indigenous organizations and communities |
No | 0 | No | |||||||
Grants and contributions
(source) |
Indigenous Services Canada
(website) |
|
No | No | 0 | No | ||||||||
Grants and Recognition
(source) |
Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council
(website) |
Grant | Varies by program |
No | No | 0 | No | |||||||
Grow Grant
(source) |
Ontario Trillium Foundation
(website) |
Grant | Minumum: $50K |
|
Yes: Specific requirements are in place to ensure that projects that are presented under certain grant streams (not including Grow) are rooted in Indigenous identity with Indigenous leadership. |
No | Central | Ontario | 1 | Portal | Yes | None upcoming |
No upcoming deadlines posted but June seems typical |
|
In Our Community
(source) |
First Nations Bank
(website) |
Sponsorship | TBA |
TBA |
Youth |
Yes: Majority of focus is on programs and services supporting Indigenous youth and communities |
No | Canada | Canada | 0 | No | This bank is relatively new so is perhaps not funding large projects. Focus on community economic development, jobs, likely beneficial |
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Indigenous 360
(source) |
Manitoba Arts Council
(website) |
Grant | Maximums:
|
Must meet residency requirements |
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Manitoba | 2 | Portal | Yes | Note: date may vary April |
MAC produces 3 results through assessments. Projects that are “declined with merit” may be awarded funds from rescinded projects based on score. |
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Indigenous Art Projects
(source) |
Toronto Arts Council
(website) |
Grant | Varies by program |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants Assessment criteria is sensitised to include consideration of Indigenous experiences |
No | Ontario | Ontario | 1 | Portal | No | November |
New applicants should speak with a program officer prior to applying |
|
Indigenous Artists Grant
(source) |
First People’s Cultural Council
(website) |
Grant | $20,000 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | British Columbia | British Columbia | 1 | Portal | Yes | October |
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Indigenous Artists Programs
(source) |
Ontario Arts Council
(website) |
Grant |
|
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Ontario | Ontario | 0 | Portal | Yes | Varies by recommender |
Applicants should go through the Nova portal, a process that is new in 2023 |
|
Indigenous Arts
(source) |
Banff Centre
(website) |
Residency | 100% of tuition fee, meals and accommodation is covered with acceptance. |
|
Yes: Indigenous applicants fee is $35, compared to $65 for non-Indigenous applicants |
No | Canada | 0 | Portal | Yes | January |
Ensembles may apply – the leader should prepare the application for the group. All members will be charged a registration fee upon acceptance International applicants are welcome. |
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Indigenous Arts Grant Program
(source) |
Prince Edward Island
(website) |
Grant | Emerging Artists:
Established artists:
|
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Prince Edward Island | 1 | Portal | Yes | February |
Students 16 and older can apply with guardian approval |
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Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
(source) |
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
(website) |
Grant | $15,000.00 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Alberta | 2 | Portal | Yes | March |
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Indigenous Communities Fund
(source) |
Telus Social Impact
(website) |
Grant | $50,000 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous organizations |
No | Canada | Canada | 2 | Portal | Yes | March |
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Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program
(source) |
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
(website) |
Grant | Maximum $15,000 Can be 100% of project costs |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Newfoundland and Labrador | 1 | Form | Yes | May |
Grant officers will provide assistance in completing applications. Applications may include aspects of multiple components. |
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Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists
(source) |
Saskatchewan Arts
(website) |
Grant | Basic: $2,000 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Saskatchewan | 1 | Portal | Yes | April |
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Indigenous Priorities Fund
(source) |
Salt Spring Island Foundation
(website) |
Grant | $50,000 per application |
|
Yes: Specific grant program Does not appear to require that groups be Indigenous |
Yes | British Columbia | Salt Spring Island | 1 | Portal | Yes | January |
Funds public art exhibits and artist in residence programs, as well as learning and community sharing events. |
|
Indigenous Youth and Community Futures Fund
(source) |
Laidlaw Foundation
(website) |
Grant | $30,000 |
|
Youth under 35 |
Yes: Only projects lead by at least 2 Indigenous people under 35 years of age are eligible. Grant is inclusive of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Afro-Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ and disabled young people. |
No | Ontario | Ontario | 1 | Portal | Yes | March |
Welcomes applications from unincorporated groups. Does not fund operations directly, but will fund aspects of operations that directly relate to the project |
Indigenous YouthRise Support Fund Grant
(source) |
We Matter Campaign
(website) |
Grant | $1,500 |
|
Youth 13 – 30 |
Yes: Only Indigenous youth may apply |
No | Canada | 1 | Form | Yes | November |
Fund encourages applications which include diverse youth – rural and urban, mixed identities, disabled youth and 2SLGBTQQIA+ |
|
Innovation grants – Cultivate
(source) |
Canada Council
(website) |
Grant | 2 Grants for 2 distinct projects with different activities $250K maximum |
Organizations receiving core grants are eligible |
Yes: Mentions decolonization in eligible projects |
No | Canada | 2 | Portal | Yes | Note: date may vary May |
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Innovation Grants – Digital Generator
(source) |
Canada Council
(website) |
Grant | Two applications per year for Stream 1, One grant will be approved to a maximum value of $40K Two applications per year for Stream 2, broken down by 1 grant for a single organization’s benefit, maximum $50K, and one grant for project that benefits multiple organizations, maximum of $100K |
|
Yes: Targetted funds are available to candidates who self declare (not only First Nations, Inuit and Métis) |
No | Canada | 4 | Portal | No | ||||
Innovation Grants – Digital Greenhouse
(source) |
Canada Council
(website) |
Grant | $50K 2 Applications per year, and 2 grants for distinct activities Organizations receiving core grants can apply |
Artists and arts professionals, First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists and groups can self-declare to access targeted funds Specifically says "If your proposed project addresses digital challenges and gaps related to accessibility, equity, diversity, social justice, decolonization, or the lack of access to digital infrastructure for remote regions and Northern and under-represented communities, you must demonstrate that: Indicates "Targeted funding will be in place to ensure equitable support for applicants who have self-identified using the checkboxes in the Council’s portal as belonging to one of the Council’s designated priority groups, which include applicants from culturally diverse, Deaf and disability, official language minority, and Indigenous communities." but there is no indication if these means additional monies and if so, in what amount. |
Yes: Among eligible artists “First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, arts/cultural professionals, cultural carriers, groups, collectives, for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations.” |
No | Canada | Not specific | 2 | Portal | No | Project grants |
Grant officers available to respond to questions: digitalgreenhouse@canadacouncil.ca You can’t apply for activities that occur before your project start date, |
|
Intermediate Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership
(source) |
Banff Centre
(website) |
Bursary | Full cost of program can be covered for Indigenous people or non-Indigenous people working for Indigenous organizations |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants and non-Indigenous working in Indigenous organizations |
No | Canada | 1 | Portal | Yes | October |
Program is “first come first served” so it is recommended that the application for participation and application for bursary or payment information be submitted as early as possible. |
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Introductory Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership – Online
(source) |
Banff Centre
(website) |
Bursary | Full cost of program can be covered for Indigenous people or non-Indigenous people working for Indigenous organizations |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants and non-Indigenous working in Indigenous organizations |
No | Canada | 1 | Portal | Yes | February |
Program is “first come first served” so it is recommended that the application for participation and application for bursary or payment information be submitted as early as possible. |
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Labour Market Programs
(source) |
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resources
(website) |
Grant |
|
Yes: Programs or projects must benefit Indigenous people in Manitoba |
No | Manitoba | 1 | Portal | No | Note that the contributions vary according to the project. CAHR has been selected to manage ESDC funding and is working with community partners to do so. Funding for the Job Creation Partnerships require contribution from other funders. All programs require that funded projects are adjunct to other activities of the partner organization. |
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List of grants available for artistic publishing | No | No | No | |||||||||||
Listen, hear our Voices
(source) |
Library and Archives Canada
(website) |
Grant | Small Projects: $24,999 |
Incorporated and non-incorporated can apply,
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants and non-Indigenous working in Indigenous organizations |
No | Canada | 1 | Form | Yes | January |
Small grants paid out on approval. Large grants paid out at 85% on approval, 15% on submission of an interim report |
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Multi-Faceted Language Revitalization Grant program
(source) |
First People’s Cultural Foundation
(website) |
Grant | Varies according to component |
No | No | 0 | No | The FPCF works with the First People’s Cultural Council to deliver arts aspects of program funding. |
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Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Annual Funding
(source) |
SaskCulture
(website) |
Grant | $20,000 over 2 years Up to 50% of organizational budget |
|
Indigenous, Northern, Rural, Youth |
Yes: Does not have particular award adjustments but two related priorities: – projects which create space for dialogue and interactive engagement around the TRC Calls to Action or reconciliation – Cultural Retention |
No | Saskatchewan | 1 | Portal | Yes | January |
Applicants must meet with a program officer prior to submitting a first application |
|
Nuu-chah-nulth Language Grants
(source) |
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
(website) |
Grant | $2000 per leader |
|
Yes: Limited to members of one of the 5 Nations within the Biosphere |
No | British Columbia | Clayoquot Biosphere | 1 | Form | Yes | January |
The majority of the community foundations are quite small, relative to where they are located. They typically fund specific projects annually, and that is where the bulk of their resources are directed. However, priorities do change over time and they are interested in new initiatives in their areas, so a call to the local foundation can be a good community engagement step. |
|
NWT Arts Council Grants
(source) |
Northwest Territories Arts Council
(website) |
Grant | $15,000 |
|
Funding is limited to NWT based artists and arts organizations | No | No | North West Territories | 2 | Portal | Yes | February |
Programs are currently under review and not taking applications |
|
NWT Arts Organization Operating Funding
(source) |
Northwest Territories Arts Council
(website) |
Grant | $15,000 |
|
NWT based artists and arts organizations | No | No | North West Territories | 1 | Form | Yes | March |
Programs are currently under review and not taking applications |
|
Organizations and Collectives
(source) |
First People’s Cultural Council
(website) |
Grant | $50,000 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous-led organizations |
No | British Columbia | 1 | Portal | Yes | October |
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Project Assistance for Organizations
(source) |
Arts Montreal
(website) |
Grant | What they are offering:
Accessibility support available as separate funding |
|
No | No | Central | Montreal only | 1 | Portal | Yes | Note: date may vary November |
Includes access to an office space with internet for 6 months Provides artistic support and mentoring, including with artistic directors and their activities |
|
RBC Emerging Artists
(source) |
RBC
(website) |
Grant | Standard:
|
-Registered charities and non-profits that support emerging artists (as per RBC policy) across disciplines |
Artists who are early in their careers | No | No | Canada | View list of partners on program website | 0 | Portal | No | RBC also offers sponsorship to arts organizations that align with their marketing goals |
|
Recognition (for Artists)
(source) |
Conseil des arts et des lettres Quebec
(website) |
Grant | 50000 Can be 100% of costs |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Quebec | 5 | Portal | No | Continuous intake for Microgrants and Impetus TBA: Deadline for Revitalization, creation and transmission |
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Recognition (for Organizations)
(source) |
Conseil des arts et des lettres Quebec
(website) |
Grant | Maximum 75% of total project cost |
Quebec based not-for-profit arts presentation organization, with a majority Indigenous board |
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Quebec | 0 | Portal | No | Apply 4 weeks before the start of the project |
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Research creation residency for Culturally Diverse Artists in Theatre and Non-Traditional Artistic practices
(source) |
Arts Montreal
(website) |
Grant | What they are offering:
Note: additional funding is available for accessibility costs |
Artists’ collectives:
Arts Organizations
|
No | No | Central Provinces | 1 | Portal | Yes | Note: date may vary September |
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Sector Innovation and Development
(source) |
Canada Council
(website) |
Grant | $100K for combined grants Only one application can be for a composite grant Cannot be layered with other Canada Council grants |
|
Yes: Targetted funds are available to First Nations, Inuit and Métis candidates who self declare |
No | Canada | 2 | Portal | Yes | Note: date may vary Project grants:
Composite Grants
|
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Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts
(source) |
Saskatchewan Arts
(website) |
Grant | Small/Planning: $2,000 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous Applicants |
No | Saskatchewan | 2 | Yes | April |
The small projects/planning grant can be entirely used to fund the preparation and submission of another grant Final report can be delivered orally as well in written format |
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Sharing Traditional Arts Across Generations
(source) |
First People’s Cultural Council
(website) |
Grant | $50,000 |
|
Yes: Program limited to Indigenous artists and arts organizations |
No | British Columbia | 1 | Portal | Yes | October |
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Small Capital Grants and Special Inititiatives
(source) |
Province of Manitoba Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund
(website) |
Grant | Maximums:
Greater than 50% may be considered under exceptional circumstances |
|
No | No | Manitoba | 1 | Form | Yes | September |
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Small Project Funding
(source) |
Canadian Roots Exchange
(website) |
Grant | $15,000 |
Indigenous youth-led organizations that are:
|
Youth 15 – 30 |
Yes: Program is limited to Indigenous youth-led projects “Indigenous” is defined as status or non-=status First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples, on and off reserve. |
No | Canada | 1 | Portal | Yes | November |
Successful applicants 15 – 17 years of age will require a local non-profit or trusted community member over 18 to serve as grant trustee. This condition is not applied to applicants 18+ |
|
Summer School Project Funding
(source) |
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
(website) |
Grant |
|
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Youth 11 – 19 | No | No | Alberta | 1 | Portal | Yes | July |
Applications reviewed by expert panel based on merit and with a view to supporting projects across disciplines. Expert panel includes Indigenous artists, in addition to other diversities and experiential, regional representation. Any Albertan can nominate a qualified member to be on an expert panel Following notification to successful applicants panel feedback is shared with applicants. |
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Support Program for Indigenous Artists
(source) |
Arts Montreal
(website) |
Grant |
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First Nation, Inuit or Métis artists who:
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Yes: See Eligibility |
No | Central Provinces | Montreal Island and 50KMs only | 1 | Portal | No | Applications will be approved according to criteria until the fund is depleted |
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The Development Program
(source) |
Telefilm Canada
(website) |
Advance repayable | Minimum grant is $15,000 Maximum grant in Indigenous stream is $30,000 |
Canadian Feature Film production companies who:
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Yes: Indigenous Stream funding is restricted to projects which follow ownership and leadership guidelines. |
No | Canada | 33% of funding is dedicated to French-language projectsRegional parity is a factor in funding allocations | 1 | Portal | No | |||
Travel Funding
(source) |
Indigenous Screen Office
(website) |
Grant | $2500 Canadian travel Applicants can apply for 2 travel instances in 1 application per year. |
-Established screen-based artists,
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Yes: Program limited to Indigenous applicants |
No | Canada | 1 | Portal | No | New Funds April 1 |
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Truth and Reconciliation Fund
(source) |
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation Inc.
(website) |
Grant | Minor grant: $9,999 |
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Yes: Truth and Reconciliation fund supports Calls to Action in the areas of Education, Culture and Language. Applications are reviewed by an advisory committee with Indigenous members participating |
Yes | Saskatchewan | 4 | Portal | Yes | January |
The majority of the community foundations are quite small, relative to where they are located. They typically fund specific projects annually, and that is where the bulk of their resources are directed. However, priorities do change over time and they are interested in new initiatives in their areas, so a call to the local foundation can be a good community engagement step. |
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Various |
Government of Canada Business Benefits Finder
(website) |
Grant | No | No | 0 | Portal | No | Varies by program |
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Various |
Government of Canada Indigenous Services Canada: Indigenous Business Development
(website) |
Business support, Grants, and loans | Varies by program |
Various |
Yes: Indigenous Business Directory, Entrepreneurship Programs, Procurement programs, Strategic Partners Initiatives |
No | Canada | 0 | Portal | No | Varies by program |
This portal includes a number of programs designed to support Indigenous initiatives, which could include art-related businesses or organizations |
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Yukon First Nations Heritage
(source) |
The Yukon Foundation
(website) |
Grant | TBA |
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Yes: Grant program with objective of supporting Indigenous residents |
Yes | Yukon | Yukon | 1 | Portal | Yes | May |
The majority of the community foundations are quite small, relative to where they are located. They typically fund specific projects annually, and that is where the bulk of their resources are directed. However, priorities do change over time and they are interested in new initiatives in their areas, so a call to the local foundation can be a good community engagement step. |