Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business. It offers up to $3,000 in funding to help you advance your artistic career or practice. You can use these funds to acquire materials for artistic production, engage in career development activities, or benefit from the expertise of professional artists or cultural carriers.
What You Get
- Up to $3,000 in funding
- Support for purchasing materials
- Payment for professional advice or training
- Opportunities for career or artistic development
Why Apply?
- Flexible Use of Funds: Tailor the funding to your specific needs, whether it's for materials, training, or development.
- Expert Guidance: Access professional expertise to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Easy Qualification: If you meet the criteria, the application process is straightforward and support is available if needed.
Being approved for this program can significantly boost your business by providing the resources and support you need to grow and succeed.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Purchase or acquisition of materials for artistic production.
- Payment of honoraria to professional artists or cultural carriers for specific expertise, advice, or training.
- Engagement in career or artistic development activities.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Activities occurring before the project start date.
- Activities, materials, or expenses already funded by any other Canada Council component.
- General list of ineligible activities as specified by the program.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this grant 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 not currently receiving core (operating) funding.
Disqualifications:
- Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants cannot apply to this component.
Description
This program offers your business up to $3,000 in funding. You can use this money to buy materials for artistic production, pay other professional artists or cultural carriers for their expertise, or engage in activities that help develop your career or artistic skills.
Key benefits include:
- Purchase materials: Acquire what you need to create your art.
- Professional expertise: Pay for advice, training, or specific expertise from other professionals.
- Career development: Invest in activities that help grow your career or artistic practice.
The funds are available anytime before your project starts, and there is no need to pay it back. This is a great opportunity to advance your artistic career without financial strain.
Program Steps
Create an Account on the Portal: Visit the program's 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: First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to a Program Officer. This can help clarify any questions and provide guidance on the application process.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These may include:
- Proof of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis identity
- Detailed project description
- Budget plan
- Letters of support or references
- Any other relevant documentation specific 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 the application form and all required documents are ready, submit them through the portal. Ensure you do this before the start date of your project.
Await Notification: After submission, wait for the notification of results. This will inform you whether your application has been approved and the amount of funding you will receive.
Review and Accept Funding Terms: If approved, review the terms and conditions of the funding. Accept the terms to proceed with receiving the grant.
Implement the Project: Use the funds as outlined in your application. Ensure all activities are completed according to the project plan.
Submit Final Report: After completing your project, submit a final report through the portal. This report should detail how the funds were used and the outcomes of your project.
