Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Highlights
This program is designed for you. It offers substantial support for your long-term projects, lasting up to three years. You can receive up to $300,000 in funding, which can be used for a variety of activities such as research, creation, mentorships, community initiatives, and more. This is a unique opportunity to secure financial backing for your artistic and cultural endeavors.
Key Benefits:
- Up to $300,000 in funding
- Support for projects lasting more than one year, up to three years
- Eligible activities include creation, mentorship, community engagement, and more
Why Apply?
- Flexible Use of Funds: You can use the grant for a wide range of activities, from research and creation to marketing and exhibitions.
- Long-Term Support: Unlike other short-term grants, this program supports projects over an extended period, providing stability and continuity.
- Ease of Qualification: If you meet the basic criteria, the application process is straightforward, and assistance is available if needed.
Being approved for this program will provide you with the financial resources and stability to focus on your creative projects, ensuring their success and growth.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- No repayment required.
- No interest rates apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Research and creation activities.
- Production and critical discourse, including writing and residencies.
- Mentorships and artistic training.
- Community-based initiatives, including language preservation and intergenerational transmission of artistic knowledge.
- Development of administrative, artistic, cultural, or organizational capacity.
- Local, regional, national, or international exhibitions.
- Publishing activities and gathering events involving artistic practices.
- Marketing, publicity, presentations, festivals, and showcase events.
- Networking and outreach activities.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Activities that occur before the application deadline.
- Activities already funded by another Canada Council component.
- General list of ineligible activities as specified by the program.
Fees:
- No fees associated with the program.
Qualifications
- Must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis professional artist, cultural carrier, or arts/cultural professional.
- Must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis group or collective.
- Must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis for-profit organization that has been in operation for at least 2 years.
- Must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis not-for-profit organization not currently receiving core funding.
Activities must be led by eligible First Nations, Inuit, or Métis professional artists, cultural carriers, or arts/cultural professionals.
Disqualifications:
- Aspiring artists cannot apply.
- Organizations presently receiving core grants cannot apply.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive up to $300,000 in funding. This money can support a variety of activities over a period of 1 to 3 years.
You can use the funds for:
- Creating: This includes research, production, residencies, and collaborations.
- Knowing: This covers mentorships, artistic training, community initiatives, and language preservation.
- Sharing: This involves exhibitions, publishing, marketing, and outreach activities.
The funding is designed to support long-term projects, ensuring your business can plan and execute significant initiatives without financial strain. This is a great opportunity to enhance your business's capabilities and reach.
Program Steps
Create an Account on the Portal: Visit the program’s portal and create an account. Ensure you submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you plan to apply.
Speak to a Program Officer: First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to a Program Officer to determine project eligibility and get guidance on the application process.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. You will need:
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget forms and appendices
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., validation of your profile)
- Financial statements (if applicable)
- Any other supporting documents relevant to your project
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form available on the portal. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit the Application: Once your application form and all required documents are ready, submit them through the portal before the deadline.
Follow Up: After submission, keep an eye on any communications from the program for updates or requests for additional information. Be prepared to provide any further details if needed.
Await Notification: Wait for the notification of results. If your application is successful, you will receive instructions on the next steps and how to access the grant funds.
