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Day Scholar Revitalization Society – Individual Funding

Provides funding to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who are Day Scholar survivors or first-generation descendants to support initiatives related to culture, language, healing, education, and commemoration.

  • CLIENT Day Scholar Revitalization Society
  • YEAR May 15 2026
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Culture , Health , Language
  • TAGS Cultural Programs , Healing , Individual Funding , Language Revitalization , Training
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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
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Enbridge Fueling Futures Community Investment

General community investment funding program that offers donations and sponsorships to non-profits and charitable organizations focused on community vitality, safety, sustainability, and Indigenous cultural recognition within Enbridge operational areas.

  • CLIENT Enbridge Inc. (Fueling Futures Community Investment)
  • YEAR Ongoing
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Culture , Environment , Safety
  • TAGS Community Grants , Cultural Support , Safety Programs , Sponsorship
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Yukon Community Projects and Events Funding

Supports community-driven projects and events that enhance social well-being, cultural connection, community engagement, and local development across the Yukon, including Indigenous-led initiatives.

  • CLIENT Government of Yukon
  • YEAR Rolling deadlines depending on project category
  • CATEGORY Community , Culture
  • TAGS Community Projects , Cultural Programming , Events , Yukon
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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
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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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Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Supports First Nations communities and organizations to revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages, including program delivery and resource development.

  • CLIENT Canadian Heritage
  • YEAR Open call (program accepting applications; timelines vary by stream)
  • CATEGORY Culture , Language
  • TAGS Curriculum , Documentation , Immersion , Language Revitalization
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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
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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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Movable Cultural Property Grants

Provides financial assistance to designated institutions and Indigenous organizations for the acquisition or repatriation of cultural property of outstanding significance.

  • CLIENT Canadian Heritage
  • YEAR No fixed deadline — continuous intake.
  • CATEGORY Culture , Heritage , Museums
  • TAGS Collections , Heritage Preservation , Indigenous , Repatriation
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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
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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.

  • CLIENT Canada Council for the Arts
  • YEAR Ongoing — must apply before departure date.
  • CATEGORY Arts , Culture
  • TAGS Arts , First Nations , Inuit , Métis , National , Travel
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