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
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

  • Non-profits registered in Saskatchewan for at least one year which do not receive substantial funding through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund,
  • First Nation or municipality
– 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
March

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
May not be the entire cost of the essential accommodative expense
Cannot cover daily costs, and uses these limits for certain costs: Attendant Services/Support Worker -$15-30/hr; $120-250 Daily rate (travel costs are covered by Council, per diems are not covered by Council)
Sign Language Interpretation- ASL: $75-100/hr, $750 Daily Rate; LSQ: $95-125/hr, $900 Daily Rate (travel costs are covered by Council, per diems are not covered by Council)
Transcription Services/readers – $40-60/hr

Individuals: must self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness AND must be eligible to Canada Council programs,
Groups and organizations must :

  • have a validated profile as a group or organization with a mandate to support artists who would qualify as individuals
  • which dedicate the 51% of their activities and resources to supporting artist communities
  • 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
Organizations must make a financial contribution

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

Arts Fund
(source)
Yukon Government
(website)
Grant

$500,000 is the total allocation for this fund across the territory.
Contribution is limited to a maximum of 70% of expenses.

  • Non-profit societies,
  • Industry and community associations,
  • School and local advisory councils,
  • First Nations and municipal governments,
  • Artist collectives
Yes:

Importance of supporting First Nations, Inuit and Indigenous art specifically mentioned in Yukon Arts Policy

No Yukon 1 Form Yes

March
June
September
December

Applicants encouraged to reach out to Fund staff prior to deadline for guidance.

Arts Grant
(source)
Gwaii Trust
(website)
Grant

$10,000

  • Individuals,
  • Local Non-profit organizations,
  • Local governments
No No British Columbia Haida Gwaii 2 Portal Yes

February
October

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
  • 65% of fees paid to Alberta artists, with ensemble residency determined by majority
  • 50% of fees paid to Canadian artists from the rest of Canada
  • up to 50% of fees paid to International artists up to a maximum of 1/3 of the eligible Canada/Alberta subsidy
  • Children’s artists are exempt from the restriction
  • registered non-profit organizations,
  • library boards,
  • churches,
  • "Indian Bands", Métis Settlements,
  • Agricultural Societies Act registrants,
  • Post Secondary Institutions
Yes:

Indian Bands and Métis Settlements may apply

No Alberta 1 Portal Yes

December

Available funds are equitably distributed to all eligible applicants

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

BIPOC Bursary Fund
(source)
Winnipeg Film Group
(website)
Bursary
  • Cost of workshop covered 100%
  • Bursary includes WFG membership for future discounts
  • Manitoba residents,
  • Beginner, emerging and experienced filmmakers are eligible,
Yes:

Program is limited to Indigenous, Black and Person of Colour applicants

No Manitoba 0 Form No

Continuous intake

Total fund is $5,000
Applicants encouraged to reach out to training coordinator in advance of application to ensure funds are available

Black and Indigenous Futures Fund
(source)
Toronto Foundation
(website)
Grant

TBA

  • Black and Indigenous organizations led and serving organizations,
  • For this fund "led" means a collection of decision-makers and influencers that span the organization from executive to volunteers (including the board)
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,
Demonstrate that other funding meets necessary threshold,
Be professionally directed and administratively sound,
Have delivered the identified program for a minimum of 3 years and have track record of successful graduates,
Meet language and reach requirements,

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

Capital Grant
(source)
Ontario Trillium Foundation
(website)
Grant

$150,000

  • Registered charities,
  • Registered Non-profits,
  • First nations communities,
  • Ontario chartered Métis community council,
  • Municipalities
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.

Championing Inclusive Communities
(source)
CIBC
(website)
Grant

TBA

  • Canadian registered charities,
  • Must have a track record, and operate in a culturally-informed way
– Youth- Unemployed No Yes Canada 1 Portal No

March through
September

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

  • Non-profit Indigenous arts and culture organizations registered in BC,
  • Indigenous governing bodies in BC (eg First Nation or Tribal Council,
  • Indigenous arts groups/collectives in BC,
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous-led organizations

No British Columbia 1 Portal Yes

October

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

  • Non-profit societies that have been incorporated for one year,
  • Not limited to arts organizations,
  • Art, music and theatre schools may be considered,
  • Arts development program for individuals,
  • Smaller arts organization capacity development grants for non-incorporated non-profits
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
September

Community Grants
(source)
Assiniboine Credit Union
(website)
Grant

TBA

TBA

No No Manitoba TBA 1 Portal Yes

April
October

Also offers sponsorship and gifts

Community Impact Fund
(source)
Yellowknife Community Foundation
(website)
Grant

TBA

  • Registered charities or organizations in Yellowknife
No Yes North West Territories Yellowknife 0 Portal Yes

March
September

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

  • Incorporated non-profits,
  • Collectives and grassroots groups,
  • Charities,
  • Indigenous governing bodies,
  • Municipalities
    in the Algoma region
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:

  • not-for-profit,
  • registered charity,
  • social enterprise,
  • co-operative,
  • labour union,
  • Indigenous community/organization,
  • small business
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:

  • incorporated and unincorporated non-profits,
  • Indigenous governing bodies,
  • registered charities or other qualified donees,
No No 0 No
Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiative program
(source)
Canadian Heritage
(website)
Grant
  • Maximum of $100K grant or contribution.

No more than 15% on administrative expenses

Can fund up to 100% All government funding (totalled) cannot be more than 100%

  • Canadian not-for-profits, associations and unincorporated groups,
  • Incorporated and unincorporated municipalities up to 10,000 population,
  • Indigenous not-for-profit organizations,
No No Canada 0 Form No

No deadline – intake at any time of the year.
Note: find out if there is a time when applications are subject to blackout

Though it specifically notes in the first objective that international-oriented projects are welcome, it does not cover travel expenses.

Community Workforce Development
(source)
Government of Canada Employment and Social Development
(website)
Contribution
  • Not-for-profit,
  • For profit, with non-commercial intent,
  • Municipal governments,
  • Indigenous governments,
  • Indigenous-controlled for-profit and non-profit groups,
  • Unincorporated Indigenous groups,
  • Educational institutions
Yes:

Eligibility includes urban and unaffiliated First Nations, Inuit and Métis

No Canada 0 Portal Yes

January

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:

  • travel- 2 applications maximum $30K
  • small scale activiries – 2 applications maximum $3,000

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
Travel: anD time before departure date

Small-Scale activities: anD time before start of project or activitD

For grants below, check actual date for submission:

Short-Term Projects (next):

  • September, December, March

Long-Term Projects

  • June

Indigenous Organizations

  • September

Assistance is available for completing applications

Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
(source)
Ontario Arts Council
(website)
Grant
  • Indigenous: $30,000
  • People of Colour: $30,000
  • Ontario based, professional independent BIPOC curators partnering with an Ontario-headquartered non-profit arts organization
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous and POC applicants

No Ontario 1 Portal Yes

October

Current Initiatives
(source)
Community Foundations of Canada
(website)
Grant

Depends on the program

  • Depends on the program. Generally, all NGOs can apply to participate,

  • While some programs offer grants, others are collaborative networks designed to address large-scale community or sector issues.

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.

Documentary heritage organizations
(source)
Library and Archives Canada
(website)
Grant

Small: $24,999
Large: $50,000
2-year: $50,00 per year

Additional $10,000 for organizations in remote areas)

One year projects:

  • non-incorporated non-profit,
  • incorporated non-profit,
  • Indigenous organizations/government institutions can apply,

One or two year projects

  • past DHCP or LHOV funding recipients which are incorporated
Yes:

– Indigenous government institutions can apply (other governments may not)

No Canada Canada 1 Portal Yes

January

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.

  • Non-profit and NGOs of any type,
    -Indigenous organizations, including the above, but also First Nations Indigenous governments and/or authorities Indigenous boards, commissions, communities, and/or associations District councils, Chiefs councils, Treaty councils, and/or Tribal councils Indigenous not-for-profits organizations,
    -Private organizations and individuals, including Crown Corps and Governments, can be partners in projects with eligible applicants,
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
Development Grant: $10,000

Total available funding: $95,000

  • Public art galleries or museums based in Ontario that is eligible for support from the Ontario Arts Council, either operating or project,
  • Meet other organizational criteria,
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.

Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists
(source)
Arts New Brunswick
(website)
Grant

5000

  • individuals,
  • arts groups,
  • That meet the definition of professional artist,
  • be Canadian citizens or permanent residents,
  • reside in New Brunswick and,
  • be in good standing with Arts New Brunswick
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous applicants

No New Brunswick 2 Portal Yes

March
September

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
Transportation, accommodation, per diem on established schedule
Other fixed costs may also be presented

  • Artists and curators
  • Artistic groups and collectives
No No Canada Not specific 2 Portal Yes

Note: date may vary

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

  • Indigenous-owned corporations according to ISO policies,

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

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.”

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)
  • First Nations and Inuit youth 15-30
  • Community based cultural and educational centres
  • First nation and Inuit communities developing culturally relevant curricula
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
Maximum $250K

  • Established Ontario charitable and non-profit organizations that meet structural, financial and leadership requirements as defined in Foundation policy,
  • Eligible Indigenous organizations include First Nations, Chartered Community Council operating under the Métis Nation of Ontario and Inuit communities,
    Supports and has processes for collaborative projects,
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

Indigenous 360
(source)
Manitoba Arts Council
(website)
Grant

Maximums:

  • Micro-grant: $1,000
  • Small scale $5,000
  • Large scale $15,000
  • Individual artists,
  • Arts professionals,
  • Knowledge Keepers,
  • Professional arts groups and organizations,
  • Community not-for-profits,
  • Indigenous-led organizations with 75% Indigenous staff,

Must meet residency requirements

Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous applicants

No Manitoba 2 Portal Yes

Note: date may vary

April
October

MAC produces 3 results through assessments.

Projects that are “declined with merit” may be awarded funds from rescinded projects based on score.

Indigenous Art Projects
(source)
Toronto Arts Council
(website)
Grant

Varies by program

  • Individuals,
  • Unincorporated collectives,
  • Incorporated organizations led by Indigenous administrator or board,
  • Are legally eligible to be in Canada,
  • Meet residency requirements
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

  • First Nations, Inuit, Métis,
  • Emerging or experienced
  • 19 years or older,
  • Lived in BC for at least one year,
  • Basic training in their field,
  • Actively working to improve their skills
  • Any form of creative expression
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous applicants

No British Columbia British Columbia 1 Portal Yes

October

Indigenous Artists Programs
(source)
Ontario Arts Council
(website)
Grant
  • $500
  • $1,000
  • artists and elders who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis,
  • Residents of Ontario,
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.

  • Artists who are becoming established, who would benefit from mentorship, facilities and collaboration opportunities to expand their knowledge and practice.
Yes:

Indigenous applicants fee is $35, compared to $65 for non-Indigenous applicants

No Canada 0 Portal Yes

January
February

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.

Indigenous Arts Grant Program
(source)
Prince Edward Island
(website)
Grant

Emerging Artists:

  • Creation Grant: $5,000
  • Dissemination Grant $2,000
  • Professional Development: $2000

Established artists:

  • Creation Grant $8,000

  • Dissemination Grant $2,500

  • Professional Development Grant $2,500

  • Visual Arts Materials: $750

  • Amateurs can apply for Professional Development Support up to $1,000

  • Professional artists or groups, established or emerging based in Prince Edward Island,
  • Applicants must demonstrate community support
  • Preference will be given to Mi’kmaq applicants,
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous applicants

No Prince Edward Island 1 Portal Yes

February

Students 16 and older can apply with guardian approval

Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
(source)
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
(website)
Grant

$15,000.00

  • individuals,
  • ensemble of artists,
  • must meet residency requirements and be in good standing with the AFA
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous applicants

No Alberta 2 Portal Yes

March
September

Indigenous Communities Fund
(source)
Telus Social Impact
(website)
Grant

$50,000

  • Registered and unregistered organizations
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous organizations

No Canada Canada 2 Portal Yes

March
October

Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program
(source)
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
(website)
Grant

Maximum $15,000
Cultural event funding maximum $1,000

Can be 100% of project costs

  • Established Nfld+Labrador Indigenous organizations with a cultural focus,
  • Professional artists, cultural workers and educators can apply for professional development support with demonstrated background and community support,
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.

Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists
(source)
Saskatchewan Arts
(website)
Grant

Basic: $2,000
Intermediate: $7,500
Major: $18,000

  • Indigenous artists and/or Traditional Knowledge Keepers/Elders working in any any form who are Saskatchewan residents,
  • Small groups or collectives of Saskatchewan Indigenous artists working in any art form (at least 50% of collective participants must meet this criteria),
  • No over-due reports,
  • Have not exceeded maximum funding,
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous applicants

No Saskatchewan 1 Portal Yes

April
October

Indigenous Priorities Fund
(source)
Salt Spring Island Foundation
(website)
Grant

$50,000 per application

  • Registered charities,
  • Indigenous-led groups performing a function of government,
  • Local and regional governments,
  • School districts
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

  • Indigenous youth-led across Ontario,

  • Youth is defined as 35 and under. At least 2 Indigenous youth must be leading the project,

  • Adults above this age may participate as supporters and advisors

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

  • Indigenous youth-led projects presenting online programs originating in Canada,
  • Youth is defined as 13 – 30 years of age
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

  • Artists, arts professionals and cultural connectors
  • Artistic groups, collectives and organizations
  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists and arts organizations

Organizations receiving core grants are eligible

Yes:

Mentions decolonization in eligible projects

No Canada 2 Portal Yes

Note: date may vary

May
November

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

  • Artistic groups and collectives

  • Artistic organizations

  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups, collectives and organizations,

  • Individuals can benefit directly, but all of the language of the program references groups.

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,
Cultural connectors,
Artistic groups and collectives,
Artistic organizations

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:
appropriate cultural protocols for the community/communities involved are being observed you have the active participation, collaboration, involvement, and empowerment of the specific community/communities impacted by the project.

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,
those that receive funding from another Canada Council program or those on the general list of ineligible activities.

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

  • Indigenous leaders, administrators, service providers,
  • Indigenous artists, change-makers and visionaries,
  • Senior management and personnel working with or within 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.

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

  • Indigenous leaders, administrators, service providers,
  • Indigenous artists, change-makers and visionaries,
  • Senior management and personnel working with or within 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.

Labour Market Programs
(source)
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resources
(website)
Grant
  • Non-profit organizations,
  • Business organizations,
  • Educational organizations,
  • Communities
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.

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
Large Projects: $25K – $100K

  • First Nations, Inuit or Métis Nation,
  • Indigenous government,
  • Indigenous non-profit organization,

Incorporated and non-incorporated can apply,

  • Non-incorporated need letter of reference from recognized government or association,
  • Indigenous Nations are presumed to be non-profit and do not need to be incorporated,
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

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.

Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Annual Funding
(source)
SaskCulture
(website)
Grant

$20,000 over 2 years

Up to 50% of organizational budget

  • Non-profits registered in Saskatchewan for at least one year which do not receive substantial funding through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund
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

  • Applicants must be a member of one or more of 5 nations in the Biosphere,
  • Applicants can be students or teachers
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

  • Emerging and established artists,
  • Registered Arts organizations,
Funding is limited to NWT based artists and arts organizations No No North West Territories 2 Portal Yes

February
October

Programs are currently under review and not taking applications

NWT Arts Organization Operating Funding
(source)
Northwest Territories Arts Council
(website)
Grant

$15,000

  • Registered NWT organizations, with headquarters and primary operations location in NWT
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

  • First Nations,
  • Registered First Nations not-for-profit arts and culture organizations,
  • Indigenous arts collectives,
    51% of the directors of organizations, collectives and societies must be Indigenous,
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous-led organizations

No British Columbia 1 Portal Yes

October

Project Assistance for Organizations
(source)
Arts Montreal
(website)
Grant

What they are offering:

  • Access to counsei studios 60 hrs
  • a 12 day residency in the studios 20hrs technical support
  • $6000 research and creation grant
    -$1000 max allowance up to 40hr guidance $25/hr for artistic advisor
    -$1000 allowance to record project (professional audio equipment)
    one time non recurring grant

Accessibility support available as separate funding

  • Incorporated non-profit organizations or artist cooperatives that pay no dividends,
No No Central Montreal only 1 Portal Yes

Note: date may vary

November
March
September

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:

  • no more than 20% of organizational operating budget

  • potentially 50% of specific program

  • funds program costs vs capital costs

-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

  • Inuit, First Nations, Métis artists who demonstrate
    ongoing commitment to traditional, customary, contemporary or fusion practice,
  • Work has been presented to an audience outside of an educational setting,
  • recognition by peers, elders or community if not previously presented,
  • reside in Quebec,
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous applicants

No Quebec 5 Portal No

Continuous intake for Microgrants and Impetus

TBA: Deadline for Revitalization, creation and transmission

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

Research creation residency for Culturally Diverse Artists in Theatre and Non-Traditional Artistic practices
(source)
Arts Montreal
(website)
Grant

What they are offering:

  • Access to counseil studios 60 hrs
  • a 12 day residency in the studios 20hrs technical support
  • $6000 research and creation grant
    -$1000 max allowance up to 40hr guidance $25/hr for artistic advisor
    -$1000 allowance to record project (professional audio equipment)
    one time non recurring grant

Note: additional funding is available for accessibility costs

Artists’ collectives:

  • minimum of 2 professional artists, 50%+1 must reside in Montreal, 2/3 must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Canada,

Arts Organizations

  • non-profit headquartered in Montreal led by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a mandate to crate, produce or disseminate artistic works,
No No Central Provinces 1 Portal Yes

Note: date may vary

September

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

  • Arts professionals and cultural connectors, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis,
  • Artistic and architectural groups and collectives, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis,
  • Artistic organizations, including First Nations, Inuit and 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,
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:

  • May
  • November

Composite Grants

  • May
Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts
(source)
Saskatchewan Arts
(website)
Grant

Small/Planning: $2,000
Exhibitions, Performance, Presenting: $10,000
Mentorships/Partnerships $20.000

  • Indigenous artists, Elders or Knowledge Keepers can serve as leaders, collaborators and mentors,
  • Lead applicant must be in good standing with SK Arts
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous Applicants

No Saskatchewan 2 Yes

April
October

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

Sharing Traditional Arts Across Generations
(source)
First People’s Cultural Council
(website)
Grant

$50,000

  • First Nations,
  • Tribal councils,
  • Indigenous artists, arts groups, collectives and non-profit organizations,
  • Individual artists will have to demonstrate how they benefit at least 3 other artists,
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous artists and arts organizations

No British Columbia 1 Portal Yes

October

Small Capital Grants and Special Inititiatives
(source)
Province of Manitoba Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund
(website)
Grant

Maximums:

  • Project costs to $25,000 – 100%
  • Between $25,000 to $50,000 – maximum of $25,000
  • Greater than $50,000 – up to 50% to a maximum of $300,000

Greater than 50% may be considered under exceptional circumstances

  • Non-profit organizations operating in Manitoba that have been incorporated or have charitable registration for one year
No No Manitoba 1 Form Yes

September

Small Project Funding
(source)
Canadian Roots Exchange
(website)
Grant

$15,000

Indigenous youth-led organizations that are:

  • Grassroots organizations
  • Incorporated organizations with budget
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
  • Up to 40% of eligible costs
  • Up to 15% of permanent staff salaries in organizations where the summer program is a significant part of the duty of permanent staff
  • registered non-profits in operation for at least one year, with 50% + of the board members or ruling council living in Alberta,
  • Have previous experience in organizing, designing and operating residence-based art programming,
  • Collaborations permitted where both organizations meet criteria,
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.

Support Program for Indigenous Artists
(source)
Arts Montreal
(website)
Grant
  • Up to $15K per year

  • Can be 100% or part of a larger funding package

  • Non-recurring

  • For funding, project can be divided into two phases: research/creation, and production/dissemination, and grant applications submitted for each phase

First Nation, Inuit or Métis artists who:

  • resides on the Island of Montreal or within a 50km perimeter of the island coasts(new),
  • is recognized by their peers or community as an artist who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to their arts practice and arts form, whether traditional or contemporary,
  • is a professional artist as per definition in policy,
  • is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
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

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:

  • have their head office in Canada,
  • Carry out their activities in Canada,
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
$4500 International travel

Applicants can apply for 2 travel instances in 1 application per year.

-Established screen-based artists,

  • Emerging artists,
  • Established artists or production companies executing an international or new-market strategy,
Yes:

Program limited to Indigenous applicants

No Canada 1 Portal No

New Funds April 1

Truth and Reconciliation Fund
(source)
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation Inc.
(website)
Grant

Minor grant: $9,999
Major grant: $10,000

  • South Saskatchewan based charitable organizations (including partnerships) which are Indigenous-led or which have Indigenous leadership, staffing, and/or protocols.
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
April
July
October

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.

Various Government of Canada Business Benefits Finder
(website)
Grant No No 0 Portal No

Varies by program

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

Yukon First Nations Heritage
(source)
The Yukon Foundation
(website)
Grant

TBA

  • Registered charities,
  • Developing guidelines for non-qualified applicants per CRA changes
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.

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