Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Small-Scale Activities

The Small-Scale Activities component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds activities that will advance your artistic career or practice.

Canada Council for the Arts

Overview of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Small-Scale Activities program:

The Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Small-Scale Activities program, offered by the Canada Council for the Arts, provides grants to support Indigenous individuals, groups, and collectives for activities related to the arts. This initiative aims to enhance the creation, transmission, and sharing of artistic and cultural knowledge within Indigenous communities in Canada. The program is specifically designed to offer flexibility for small-scale projects that can have a meaningful impact on Indigenous art, culture, and knowledge transmission. Application deadline: Any time before the start date of your project

Benefits of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Small-Scale Activities program:

The program offers grants of up to $3,000 CAD, allowing Indigenous artists and cultural workers to:
Pursue short-term creative, cultural, or knowledge-sharing projects.
Support their participation in small-scale activities such as artistic creation, workshops, mentorships, and professional development.
Strengthen and share cultural practices, artistic expression, and community connections.
Increase visibility and recognition of Indigenous artists and their contributions to the arts community.

Eligibility criteria of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Small-Scale Activities program:

To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Who: The program is open to Indigenous individuals, groups, and collectives who are either First Nations, Inuit, or Metis.
Location: Applicants must be based in Canada.
Types of Projects: The program supports small-scale activities, such as professional development, artistic creation, sharing of knowledge, mentorship, or cultural practices.
Other Requirements: Applicants must identify as an Indigenous person or collective and engage in activities related to arts, culture, or knowledge transmission. Organizations or for-profit enterprises are not eligible for this program.