Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects

📋 Eligible Entities - Individual artists and creators - Indigenous artists and cultural practitioners - Non-profit arts organizations - Cultural institutions and museums - Artist collectives and cooperatives - Educational institutions with arts programs - Community cultural centers - Projects involving collaborations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $300,000 per project - Project Duration: 1–3 years - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires co-funding or in-kind contributions (verify specific percentage with program administrator) - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Creating: Research and writing projects, artistic creation, production costs - Knowing: Mentorship programs, training initiatives, skill-building workshops, knowledge transfer activities - Sharing: Exhibition organization and costs, public presentations, collaborative projects, dissemination of artistic work - Operational Costs: Salaries and professional fees for project staff - Materials and Equipment: Supplies, technology, and tools necessary for project delivery - Travel and Accommodation: Project-related travel for artists, mentors, and collaborators - Administrative Support: Project management and coordination costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Timeline: Must span 1–3 years; applicants must clearly define start and end dates - Reporting Requirements: Progress reports and final evaluation reports required at milestones and project completion - Accountability: Funds must be used exclusively for approved expenses as outlined in the grant agreement - Collaboration Clause: Projects may include partnerships with non-Indigenous artists; clear collaboration agreements recommended - Deliverables: Tangible outcomes required (e.g., exhibitions, publications, trained participants, documented knowledge) - Financial Documentation: Receipts and expense tracking mandatory for all expenditures - Eligibility Verification: Applicants must demonstrate financial and organizational capacity to deliver the project - Funding Conditions: Grant must not duplicate other government funding for the same project activities