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Creating, Knowing & Sharing — Small-Scale Activities

Supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural carriers, groups, collectives, and organizations with small-scale artistic and cultural activities. The program is designed for activities that require smaller amounts of funding and faster access to support.

  • CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
  • YEAR Applications accepted anytime before the start of the activity or project
  • CATEGORY Arts , Capacity Building , Culture , Heritage
  • TAGS Artistic Development , Cultural Activities , Honoraria , Indigenous Arts , Materials , Workshops
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Creating, Knowing & Sharing — Travel

Supports travel for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural carriers, groups, and organizations to attend significant artistic and cultural events, undertake artistic research, access new markets, and build national and international presence.

  • CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
  • YEAR Year-round intake
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture , Travel
  • TAGS Artistic Research , Conferences , Festivals , Indigenous Artists , Networking , Travel Funding
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Creating, Knowing & Sharing — Short-Term Projects

Supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural carriers, groups, organizations, and communities in activities that strengthen Indigenous arts practices, cultures, and creative expression. Funding supports projects lasting up to one year.

  • CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
  • YEAR July 22 2026
  • CATEGORY Arts , Community , Culture , Heritage
  • TAGS Cultural Revitalization , Festivals , Indigenous Arts , Storytelling , Workshops
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Travel Program

Supports Indigenous screen-based creatives with travel costs related to professional development, project advancement, and industry participation. Funding can support travel for festivals, markets, conferences, training opportunities, community engagement, and artistic collaborations across Canada and internationally.

  • CLIENT Indigenous Screen Office
  • YEAR March 1 2027
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture , Employment , Travel
  • TAGS Conferences , Festivals , Film , Professional Development , Storytelling , Television , Travel Support
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Nunavut Spend Incentive Program

Supports the growth of Nunavut’s film, television, and digital media industry by providing a rebate to production companies for eligible production goods and services purchased and consumed in Nunavut. The program encourages local employment, training opportunities, and the development of Inuit and northern storytelling.

  • CLIENT Nunavut Film Development Corporation
  • YEAR Ongoing
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture , Economic Development , Employment , Technology , Training
  • TAGS Digital Media , Film , Inuktut , Production , Storytelling , Television , Workforce Development
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Indigenous Arts Projects (Toronto)

Funds Indigenous artists, collectives, and organizations in Toronto to support creation, presentation, dissemination, and community arts projects. Encourages both traditional and contemporary Indigenous artistic expression.

  • CLIENT Toronto Arts Council
  • YEAR October 15 2026
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture
  • TAGS Creation , Indigenous Arts , Presentation , Toronto Arts
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Indigenous Arts Projects

Provides funding to Indigenous artists, groups, and organizations in Ontario for artistic creation, production, community-engaged arts, and professional development. Supports a wide range of Indigenous artistic practices and cultural expression.

  • CLIENT Ontario Arts Council
  • YEAR April 23 and October 6 2026 1 p.m. ET
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture
  • TAGS Community Arts , Creation , Indigenous Arts , Ontario Arts
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Indigenous Arts Impetus Program

Provides funding for Indigenous artists and arts organizations in Québec to support the development and production of artistic projects. This program encourages continuity, cultural expression, and advancement of Indigenous arts practices.

  • CLIENT Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
  • YEAR Continuous intake
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture
  • TAGS Creation , Cultural Expression , Indigenous Arts , Québec
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Indigenous Arts Micro-Grants

Supports Indigenous artists in Québec for small-scale artistic projects, creation, training, or exploration. These micro-grants are designed to quickly fund emerging or established Indigenous creators with flexible, accessible support.

  • CLIENT Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
  • YEAR Continuous intake
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture
  • TAGS Creation , Indigenous Arts , Micro Grant , Québec
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Arts Across Canada and Abroad – Micro-grants

Supports small-scale activities and travel to grow and advance artistic careers or practices in Canada or abroad.

  • CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
  • YEAR Any time before the start date / departure date
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture , Travel
  • TAGS Exchanges , Festivals , Indigenous , Outreach
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Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

Supports projects that improve the physical conditions for arts and heritage organizations, including renovations, specialized equipment, and planning or feasibility studies.

  • CLIENT Canadian Heritage
  • YEAR Ongoing intake — applications accepted year-round.
  • CATEGORY Arts , Heritage , Infrastructure
  • TAGS Capital Projects , Cultural Facilities , Equipment , Indigenous
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