In April, 2017 the Canada Council will launch its New Funding Model. At that time all of the current funding programs will be retired and 6 new funding programs (see below) will be introduced. To see all the revised deadlines for  current funding programs and to learn about other important updates visit the Canada Council’s new funding model page

New Programs

Replacing a substantial number of discipline-specific, specialized programs with six broad programs allows the Canada Council to focus on the pillars of artistic research, creation, production and dissemination across fields of artistic practice. (More information on the Philosophy of the New Programs…)

• Explore and Create
  • Professional Development for Artists
  • Research and Creation
  • Concept to Realization
  • Artist Driven Organizations
• Engage and Sustain
  • Artistic Catalysts
  • Artistic Institutions
• Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
  • Travel
  • Small-Scale Activities
  • Short-term Projects
  • Long-Term Projects
  • Indigenous Organizations
• Supporting Artistic Practice
  • Professional Development for Arts Professionals
  • Sector Innovation and Development
  • Literary Publishing Projects
  • Literary Publishers
  • Support Organizations
  • National Arts Service Organizations
• Arts Across Canada
  • Travel
  • Representation and Promotion
  • Translation
  • Circulation and Touring
  • Foreign Artist Tours
  • Public Outreach
  • Arts Festivals and Presenters
• Arts Abroad
  • Travel
  • Representation and promotion
  • Translation
  • Circulation and Touring
  • Residencies
  • Co-productions

More information on deadlines, information about when you can expect results, and annual application limits

NOTE: You will have to register on the grant portal 30 days before applying to the new programs. The portal will launch in December 2016.

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