Composite Activities is part of the Supporting Artistic Practice program. It provides multi-year support for Canadian artists, arts and cultural workers, artistic groups and organizations to carry out multiple, large or complex activities over a period of up to 3 years. Funding can support the artistic process from research to presentation, literary publishing, innovation and capacity building within the Canadian arts sector, public engagement with Canadian art and artists, and the development of Canadian arts markets at home and abroad.

International Residencies is part of the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program. It supports Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups and artistic organizations participating in international residencies.
Funding supports creative research and/or creation that includes international networking and cultural exchange. The residency must take place outside Canada and last at least 5 consecutive days.

Representation and Promotion is part of the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program. It provides funding for travel activities that promote Canadian artists and artistic works, support market development, and help establish a place for Canadian arts practice in the global arts market.

Sector Support, Innovation and Development is part of the Supporting Artistic Practice program. It provides funding for projects that encourage the ongoing growth, strengthening, and development of Canada’s arts sector.

The Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program provides funding to community-based organizations and Indigenous governments to support recurring festivals that celebrate local arts, culture, heritage, and community identity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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