Arts Impact Grant
Provides flexible project funding to arts and culture organizations and collectives to support activities that create meaningful impact for their organization, artistic practice, or community.
- CLIENT BC Arts Council
- YEAR May 27 2026
- CATEGORY Arts , Capacity Building , Community , Culture
- TAGS Arts Funding , Collectives , Community Projects , Cultural Programming , Organizations
Mikw Chiyâm and Arts Education Programs (Qaggiavuut)
Supports Inuit artists and performers across Nunavut with funding for arts education, cultural preservation, and performance development. Provides training, mentorship, and project funding to enhance Inuit-led arts and cultural expression.
- CLIENT Qaggiavuut Arts Society
- YEAR Varies by program cycle
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Cultural Training , Inuit Arts , Mentorship , Performing Arts
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
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
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
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
Indigenous 360
Provides multi-disciplinary project funding for Indigenous artists, groups, and organizations in Manitoba through micro, small, and large-scale grants.
- CLIENT Manitoba Arts Council
- YEAR April 25 2026 (also October 25 annually)
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Creation , Indigenous Arts , Presentation
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.
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
Creating, Knowing and Sharing – Small-Scale Activities
This stream funds small-scale, short-duration projects by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals, groups, and Indigenous-led organizations. It supports cultural and artistic practices with flexible, accessible funding.
- CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
- YEAR Ongoing — must apply before project start date.
- CATEGORY Arts , Culture
- TAGS Arts , First Nations , Inuit , Métis , National , Small-Scale
Creating, Knowing and Sharing – Travel
Provides funding for travel by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals, groups, or organizations to support participation in events, workshops, mentorships, or exchanges that strengthen cultural identity and artistic practice.
