Deadlines and Notification of Results
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Explore and Create
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Cut-off Dates | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|
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Professional Development for Artists |
Any time before the start date of your project/activity |
2 June 2021 20 October 2021 2 February 2022 |
End of September 2021 End of January 2022 End of May 2022 |
| Research and Creation | Any time before the start of your project or the part of your project for which you are seeking funding |
8 April 2021 6 October 2021 |
End of August 2021 End of February 2022 |
| Concept to Realization - Project Grants | Any time before the start of your project or the part of your project for which you are seeking funding |
8 April 2021 6 October 2021 |
End of August 2021 End of February 2022 |
| Concept to Realization - Composite Grants |
6 October 2021 |
N/A |
End of February 2022 |
| Artist-Driven Organizations | To be determined |
Engage and Sustain
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Cut-off Dates | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic Catalysts | To be determined |
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| Artistic Institutions | To be determined |
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 |
16 June 2021 22 September 2021 8 December 2021 16 March 2022 |
N/A N/A N/A N/A |
End of October 2021 End of January 2022 End of April 2022 End of July 2022 |
| Long-Term Projects | 16 June 2021 | N/A | End of October 2021 |
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Indigenous Organizations |
To be determined |
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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 |
19 May 2021 13 October 2021 29 January 2022 |
End of August 2021 End of January 2022 End of May 2022 |
| Sector Innovation and Development - Project Grants |
5 May 2021 10 November 2021 |
N/A N/A |
End of September 2021 End of March 2022 |
| Sector Innovation and Development - Composite Grants | 5 May 2021 | N/A | End of September 2021 |
| Literary Publishing Projects | 5 May 2021 | N/A | End of September 2021 |
| Literary Publishers |
To be determined |
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| Support Organizations | To be determined | ||
| National Arts Service Organizations | To be determined |
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 |
16 June 2021 20 October 2021 12 January 2022 |
N/A N/A N/A |
End of September 2021 End of January 2022 End of April 2022 |
| Circulation and Touring |
Any time before the start of your project/activity |
28 April 2021 8 September 2021 8 December 2021 |
End of August 2021 End of January 2022 End of April 2022 |
| Foreign Artists Tours |
28 April 2021 8 December 2021 |
N/A N/A |
End of August 2021 End of April 2022 |
| Public Outreach - Project Grants |
7 April 2021 29 September 2021 |
N/A N/A |
End of August 2021 End of January 2022 |
| Public Outreach - Composite Grants |
29 September 2021 |
N/A |
End of January 2022 |
| Arts Festivals and Presenters | To be determined |
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 |
16 June 2021 20 October 2021 12 January 2022 |
End of September 2021 End of January 2022 End of April 2022 |
| Circulation and Touring |
Any time before the start of your project/activity |
28 April 2021 8 September 2021 8 December 2021 |
End of August 2021 End of January 2022 End of April 2022 |
| Residencies |
Any time before your departure date |
28 April 2021 8 September 2021 8 December 2021 |
End of August 2021 End of January 2022 End of April 2022 |
| Co-Productions |
28 April 2021 8 December 2021 |
N/A N/A |
End of August 2021 End of April 2022 |
Strategic Funds and Initiatives
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Generator: Stream 1 | Any time before the start of your project |
Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
| Digital Generator: Stream 2 | Any time before the start of your project |
Usually within 4 months of submitting your application |
| Digital Greenhouse | Any time before the start of your project |
Usually within 3 months of submitting your application |
Access Support Fund
| Grant Component | Application Deadline(s) | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|
|
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/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 |
17 November 2021 |
End of March 2022 |