Webinars and information sessions

We are updating this page as information sessions become available. Please check back regularly.

Upcoming information sessions

Engage and Sustain Program

These sessions will focus on helping both returning and new applicants prepare for the upcoming April competitions in the Engage and Sustain program. Program officers will be on hand to share some helpful tips for building a competitive core grant application for the Artistic Catalysts and Artistic Institutions

Topic	Date	Time (Eastern)	Language	Registration Link
Artistic Catalysts	Wednesday, January 29, 2025	10:00 AM – 11:30 AM	French and LSQ	RSVP (Content in French only)
Artistic Catalysts	Wednesday, January 29, 2025	2:00 PM – 3:30 PM	English and ASL	RSVP
Artistic Institutions	Friday, January 31, 2025	10:00 AM – 11:30 AM	French and LSQ	RSVP (Content in French only)
Artistic Institutions	Friday, January 31, 2025	2:00 PM – 3:30 PM	English and ASL	RSVP

Explore and Create Program

These sessions will focus on helping both returning and new applicants prepare for the upcoming April competition in the Explore and Create program. Program officers will be on hand to share some helpful tips for building a competitive core grant application for the Artist-Driven Organizations component.

Topic	Date	Time (Eastern)	Language	Registration Link
Artist-Driven Organizations	Thursday, January 30, 2025	10:00 AM – 11:30 AM	French and LSQ	RSVP (Content in French only)
Artist-Driven Organizations	Thursday, January 30, 2025	2:00 PM – 3:30 PM	English and ASL	RSVP

More resources

Are you new to the Canada Council for the Arts? Interested in applying for a grant?: Check out this video to learn more. For extra resources, go to the portal Resources library.

Looking for help preparing your grant application?: The Guide to Getting a Grant describes the application process and includes application tips.

Need help creating your applicant profile?: Go to the portal login page and select Resources from the top menu to find user guides for creating a portal account, applicant record and application profile.

Not sure which applicant profile is right for you?: Go to Check your eligibility to learn about applicant profiles and the eligibility requirements for each type of profile.

Looking for help creating your arts and cultural CV?: There are tools, including a downloadable template, to help you create an arts and cultural CV.

Want to nominate yourself to be a peer assessor?: Go to the portal login page and select Resources from the top menu to find a user guide that shows you how to self-nominate to be a peer assessor.