Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations

📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous organizations (First Nations, Métis, Inuit communities and their organizations) - Indigenous artists and cultural practitioners operating as registered organizations - Indigenous-led collectives and cultural groups with formal organizational structure - Indigenous non-profits and community cultural centers - Indigenous social enterprises engaged in artistic/cultural activities - Organizations must demonstrate Indigenous leadership and decision-making authority - Collaborating non-Indigenous organizations are eligible as partners only (not as primary applicants) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amounts vary by activity category (specific amounts determined per project type) - Non-repayable grant funding (no loan repayment required) - Matching contribution requirements vary by category and project scope - Funding supports partial cost coverage; recipients contribute through cash or in-kind contributions - Budget allocation determined based on approved project category and scope of activities - No interest accrual or repayment obligations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Contemporary artistic and cultural activity development and delivery - Customary and traditional artistic practices and knowledge transmission - Artist honorariums and cultural practitioner fees - Cultural event organization and presentation costs - Collaborative projects with non-Indigenous partners - Documentation and archiving of cultural knowledge - Community engagement and participation activities - Materials, supplies, and equipment for artistic/cultural production - Training and capacity building in cultural practices - Marketing and promotion of Indigenous cultural activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Organization must maintain active Indigenous governance and control throughout funding period - Project activities must focus on artistic and cultural engagement (contemporary, customary, or traditional) - Collaboration with non-Indigenous partners must be documented and mutually agreed upon - Recipient organizations must track and report on project outcomes and activities - Funds must be used within the approved project timeline and budget parameters - Organizations must maintain financial records and demonstrate appropriate fund management - Projects must align with community cultural priorities and benefit Indigenous participants - Progress reporting required at key project milestones - Final accountability report and financial reconciliation required upon project completion - Non-compliance with conditions may result in funding recovery or future ineligibility