Deadlines and Notification of Results
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Note: For components with deadline dates: the portal closes to submissions at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
For components with any time deadlines: the portal remains open to submissions at any time. Note the Cut-off Dates and Notification of Results.
Explore and Create
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Cut-off Dates | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Development for Artists | Any time before the start of your project/activity |
5 February 2020 3 June 2020 21 October 2020 3 February 2021 |
End of May 2020 End of September 2020 End of January 2021 End of May 2021 |
| Research and Creation | Any time before the start of your project or the part of your project for which you are seeking funding |
2 October 2019 8 April 2020 7 October 2020 |
End of February 2020 End of August 2020 End of February 2021 |
| Concept to Realization - Project | Any time before the start of your project or the part of your project for which you are seeking funding |
2 October 2019 8 April 2020 7 October 2020 |
End of February 2020 End of August 2020 End of February 2021 |
| Concept to Realization - Composite |
8 April 2020 7 October 2020 |
N/A N/A |
End of August 2020 End of February 2021 |
| Artist-Driven Organizations | 24 October 2018 | N/A | End of April 2019 |
Engage and Sustain
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Cut-off Dates | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic Catalysts | 9 October 2019 | N/A | End of April 2020 |
| Artistic Institutions | 17 October 2018 | N/A | End of April 2019 |
Creating, Knowing and Sharing : The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Cut-off Dates | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | Any time before your departure date | N/A | Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
| Small-Scale Activities | Any time before the start date of your project/activity | N/A | Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
| Short-Term Projects | 11 December 2019 |
N/A | End of April 2020 |
| 18 March 2020 |
N/A | End of July 2020 | |
| 17 June 2020 |
N/A | End of October 2020 | |
| 23 September 2020 | N/A | End of January 2021 | |
| 9 December 2020 |
N/A | End of April 2021 | |
| 17 March 2021 |
N/A | End of July 2021 | |
| Long-Term Projects | 17 June 2020 | N/A | End of October 2020 |
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Indigenous Organizations |
23 September 2020 7 October 2020 |
N/A | End of February 2021 |
Supporting Artistic Practice
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Cut-off Dates | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Development for Arts Professionals | Any time before the start date of your project/activity |
5 February 2020 3 June 2020 14 October 2020 3 February 2021 |
End of May 2020 End of September 2020 End of January 2021 End of May 2021 |
| Sector Innovation and Development - Project | 31 October 2019 |
N/A | End of March 2020 |
| 6 May 2020 | N/A | End of September 2020 | |
| 9 November 2020 | N/A | End of March 2021 | |
| Sector Innovation and Development - Composite | 6 May 2020 | N/A | End of September 2020 |
| Literary Publishing Projects | 6 May 2020 |
N/A | End of September 2020 |
| Literary Publishers | 23 November 2020 | N/A | End of April 2021 |
| Support Organizations | 2 October 2019 | N/A | End of April 2020 |
| National Arts Service Organizations | 23 October 2019 | N/A | End of April 2020 |
Arts Across Canada
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Cut-off Dates | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | Any time before your departure date | N/A |
Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
| Representation and Promotion | Any time before your departure date |
N/A |
Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
| Translation | 15 January 2020 | N/A | End of April 2020 |
| 17 June 2020 | N/A | End of September 2020 | |
| 21 October 2020 | N/A | End of January 2021 | |
| 13 January 2021 | N/A | End of April 2021 | |
| Circulation and Touring | 11 December 2019 | N/A | End of April 2020 |
| As of April 1st, you can apply any time before the start date of your project |
29 April 2020 9 September 2020 9 December 2020 |
End of August 2020 End of January 2021 End of April 2021 |
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| Foreign Artists Tours | 11 December 2019 | N/A | End of April 2020 |
| 29 April 2020 | N/A | End of August 2020 | |
| 9 December 2020 | N/A | End of April 2021 | |
| Public Outreach - project | 1 April 2020 | N/A | End of August 2020 |
| 30 September 2020 | N/A | End of January 2021 | |
| Public Outreach - composite | 1 April 2020 | N/A | End of August 2020 |
| Arts Festivals and Presenters | 9 October 2019 | N/A | End of March 2020 |
Arts Abroad
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Cut-off Dates | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | Any time before your departure date | N/A |
Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
| Representation and Promotion | Any time before your departure date | N/A | Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
| Translation | Any time before you complete the translation |
15 January 2020 17 June 2020 21 October 2020 13 January 2021 |
End of April 2020 End of September 2020 End of January 2021 End of April 2021 |
| Circulation and Touring | 11 December 2019 | N/A | End of April 2020 |
| As of April 1st, you can apply any time before the start date of your project |
29 April 2020 9 September 2020 9 December 2020 |
End of August 2020 End of January 2021 End of April 2021 |
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| Residencies | Any time before the start date of your project / activity |
11 December 2019 29 April 2020 9 September 2020 9 December 2020 |
End of April 2020 End of August 2020 End of January 2021 End of April 2021 |
| Co-Productions | 11 December 2019 | N/A | End of April 2020 |
| 29 April 2020 | N/A | End of August 2020 | |
| 9 December 2020 | N/A | End of April 2021 |
Strategic Funds and Initiatives
The Creation Accelerator
| Initiative | Application Deadline(s) | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|
| The Creation Accelerator (Phase 1) | 16 October 2019 | End of February 2020 |
Digital Strategy Fund
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Literacy and Intelligence |
Any time before the start date of your initiative for requests up to $50,000 |
Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
| 18 September 2019 for requests of $50,001 to $250,000 |
End of February 2020 |
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| Public Access to the Arts and Citizen Engagement |
As of April 1st, you can apply any time before the start date of your initiative for requests up to $50,000
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| Transformation of Organizational Models |
As of April 1st, you can apply any time before the start date of your initiative for requests up to $50,000 |
Access Support Fund
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|
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Access Support Fund |
You can submit an Access Support request with your associated application, and up to 90 days after receiving your associated application’s results. |
6 months after submission of the associated grant |
Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|
| Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities Fund | Any time before the start date of your project or activity | Usually within 3 months of the application date |
Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|
| Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund | 20 November 2019 | End of April 2020 |
| 18 November 2020 | End of March 2021 |