Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Highlights
This program is designed specifically for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural carriers, and arts organizations. It offers a unique opportunity to secure funding for short-term projects that can significantly enhance your artistic and cultural endeavors. By applying, you can receive up to $100,000 in grants to support a wide range of activities, from creation and research to mentorship and community-based initiatives.
What You Get
- Up to $100,000 in funding
- Support for projects lasting up to 12 months
- Assistance with the application process if you face barriers
Eligible Activities
- Creating: Research, creation, production, residencies, and collaborations
- Knowing: Mentorships, artistic training, language preservation, and capacity development
- Sharing: Exhibitions, publishing, marketing, festivals, and outreach activities
This funding is more accessible than many other options because it is tailored to your unique cultural and artistic needs. Approval can provide the financial boost needed to bring your projects to life, making it easier to achieve your goals and expand your impact. The application process is straightforward, and first-time applicants are encouraged to seek guidance from a Program Officer to ensure success.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Research and creation activities
- Production and critical discourse
- Residencies and collaborations
- Mentorships and artistic training
- Community-based initiatives
- Language preservation through artistic practices
- Intergenerational transmission of artistic knowledge
- Preservation of traditional knowledge
- Development of administrative, artistic, cultural, or organizational capacity
- Local, regional, national, or international exhibitions
- Dissemination strategy and organizational objectives
- Publishing activities
- Gathering events involving artistic practices
- Marketing and publicity
- Presentations, festivals, and showcase events
- Networking and outreach activities
Ineligible Expenses:
- Activities occurring before the deadline date
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program 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.
- Must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis aspiring artist working under the mentorship of a professional artist.
- Must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis arts/cultural professional.
- Must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis cultural carrier.
- Must be a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis group.
- 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.
Disqualifications:
- Organizations presently receiving core grants can only apply for strategic or exceptional activities not included in their core application.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive up to $100,000 in funding. You can use this money for various activities that promote the arts and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Eligible activities include:
- Creating: Research, creation, production, residencies, and collaborations.
- Knowing: Mentorships, artistic training, community initiatives, language preservation, and capacity development.
- Sharing: Exhibitions, publishing, marketing, festivals, and outreach activities.
The funding is available for projects lasting up to 12 months. This is a great opportunity to support your artistic endeavors, expand your reach, and preserve cultural heritage.
Program Steps
Create an Account: Visit the portal and create an account. Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
Contact a Program Officer: It is strongly encouraged to speak to a Program Officer before applying, especially if you are a first-time applicant.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These may include:
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., validation of your profile)
- Detailed project description
- Budget plan
- Timeline of activities
- Letters of support or partnership agreements, if applicable
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form available on the portal. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Submit the Application: Once your application form and all required documents are ready, submit them through the portal before the deadline.
Await Notification: After submission, wait for the notification of results. The deadlines for submission are March 20, July 17, and November 20, 2024.
Follow Up: If needed, follow up with the Program Officer for any additional information or clarification during the review process.