Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
Funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and organizations for arts and culture activities across travel, small-scale activities, short-term projects, long-term projects, and Indigenous organizations.
Eligibility Requirements
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals, groups, collectives, and Indigenous-led organizations (both not-for-profit and for-profit)
- Activities must be Indigenous-led
- Collaborations with non-Indigenous artists or organizations are allowed if the project remains Indigenous-led
- The Indigenous Organizations stream is the only stream restricted to organizations; all other streams are open to individuals and groups as well
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Varies by stream; Canada Council does not publish per-stream maximums on its public pages (amounts are shown in the client portal). Five streams: Travel, Small-Scale Activities, Short-Term Projects (up to 1 year), Long-Term Projects (1–3 years), and Indigenous Organizations (multi-year).
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Deadline
- Travel — any time before departure; Small-Scale Activities — any time before start date; Short-Term Projects — April 8, 2026 | July 22, 2026 | November 4, 2026; Long-Term Projects — May 20, 2026; Indigenous Organizations — Fall 2027
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Insider TipChoose the stream that matches your timeline and scope — Travel and Small-Scale Activities have no fixed deadline (apply any time before departure or the project start date), while Short-Term, Long-Term and Indigenous Organizations have set dates. Grant maximums are only shown inside the client portal, so confirm them there before budgeting.
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Deadline Notes
Travel — any time before departure; Small-Scale Activities — any time before start date; Short-Term Projects — April 8, 2026 | July 22, 2026 | November 4, 2026; Long-Term Projects — May 20, 2026; Indigenous Organizations — Fall 2027
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