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getting started with grants
The basics for choosing, applying, and getting grants in Canada.
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Some Tips & Tricks for a successful grant application
Check out this resource list of tips & tricks for a successful funding application from grant applicants, experts, funders and industry leaders.
10 Artists Share their best tips for submitting grant applications.
get to know the funding ecosystem
There are three major types of funding bodies:
governments
governments
Federal, provincial and municipal governments across Canada provide funding and other forms of support to artists, arts organizations and the creative sector. Click below to see a listing of arts funding programs provided directly by governments or agencies under their control.
arts councils
arts councils
Most of the arts funding in Canada for individuals, collectives and non-profits flows through arts councils. Many operate at ‘arms-length’ from government and make funding decisions through a ‘peer-evaluation process’. Click below for more info on arts councils.
other funders
other funders
Other funders include philanthropic foundations, corporations, trade/service organizations and others. Click below for more info on other funders.
explore available grants and other funding
Find arts-specific funding from government, arts councils and other funders across Canada in one centralized location.
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