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Northern Ontario Grants
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing

by Canada Council for the Arts

Also known as: Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples · CKS

Canada Council's Creating, Knowing and Sharing program funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations across artistic and cultural practices. Travel and Small-Scale Activities components accept applications any time before the activity; Short-Term Projects (up to 1 year) has 2026 deadlines of April 8, July 22 and November 4; Long-Term Projects (up to 3 years) runs annually (May 20 in 2026). Component maximums sit in the application portal, reported up to $100,000 for Short-Term Projects.

Amount
Up to $100,000

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Instrument
Grant (non-repayable)
Status
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Who qualifies
Individual, group, organization
  • National program, all Northern Ontario districts eligible
  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations
  • Program acknowledges Indigenous cultural sovereignty and self-determination; application assistance available for language, geographic or cultural barriers

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Application process

  1. Create/validate a profile in the Canada Council application portal
  2. Choose component: Travel or Small-Scale Activities (apply any time before your activity) vs Short-Term or Long-Term Projects (fixed deadlines)
  3. Submit by the component deadline; peer/committee assessment

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Common questions

Who can apply to Creating, Knowing and Sharing?

First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations. The Council offers application assistance for applicants facing language, geographic or cultural barriers.

When are the deadlines?

Travel and Small-Scale Activities: any time before your activity starts. Short-Term Projects: April 8, July 22 and November 4, 2026. Long-Term Projects: May 20, 2026 (annual). The Indigenous Organizations component next opens Fall 2027.

How much can I get?

The public pages don't list amounts, component maximums are published in the Council's application portal. Secondary sources consistently report up to $100,000 for Short-Term Projects ($50,000 with an Emerging Artist profile). Treat these as reported, not verified.

Apply

Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there:

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