Updates to Funding Opportunities and Portal
Created: November 20, 2024
Updated: May 20, 2025
The Canada Council is modernizing its granting systems, programs and processes, bringing a more seamless, accessible, efficient and secure experience to the arts community. This includes the opening of our updated portal in the summer of 2025, where, for the first time, grant- and prizes-based funding opportunities will be available in one place.
Transition period begins May 26, 2025
The portal will be completely unavailable starting on May 26, 2025. During the transition period, you will not be able to access the portal or perform any portal-related functions, such as apply for a grant or complete a report. During the transition period, the Council will:
- transfer applicant accounts to the new portal along with applicants’ information and funding history;
- extend final report deadlines for grants with reports due during the transition period, so that they can be submitted after the updated portal opens without being considered late; and
- process grant acknowledgement forms or reports so that payments can be made once the updated portal opens.
More details will be shared through updates and info sessions. Visit the Webinars and information sessions Web page to register for upcoming sessions as they are announced.
Important information
Applications submitted before the transition period will not be counted in the annual application limits, giving you more chances to apply once the updated portal opens.
If you applied through the current portal and haven’t received your grant result yet, it will be available in the updated portal.
In addition to regularly consulting this page for the latest funding opportunities and portal updates, applicants are encouraged to consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page before applying.
Upcoming key dates
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May 21, 2025 |
Last date to submit your Access Support application in the current portal. If you miss this deadline, you can submit your request once the updated portal opens in the summer of 2025. |
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May 26, 2025 |
The portal will no longer be available as the transition period begins. During this time, information will be migrated to the updated portal. |
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August 31, 2025 |
If your final report is due during the transition period, the due date will be extended until August 31. |
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March 26 to October 22, 2025 |
Expenses incurred during this period will still be eligible for funding after the updated portal opens in the summer of 2025. |
Past dates
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May 9, 2025 |
Date by which applicants had to submit their Grant Acceptance Form for payment before the transition period. |
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April 25, 2025 |
Date by which applicants had to submit their Profile request in the current portal. If you missed this deadline, you can apply for a profile once the updated portal opens. |
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April 25, 2025 |
Date by which the annual update reports for composite, core or long-term grants had to be submitted. Those that did not submit a report and are eligible to receive funds will receive 35% of their 2025 amount. The balance will be provided with the report when the updated portal opens. |
Accounts and application history
- Clients with an active account in the current portal will not need to create a new account in the updated portal. Your account and application history will be transferred to the updated portal.
- More information on how to log in to your account in the updated portal will be provided before the updated portal opens this summer.
- Any applications that have been started but not submitted in the current portal will not be transferred to the updated portal.
Program updates: New and combined grant components
New and combined grant components will be launched later in 2025 in the updated funding portal. The components will provide more flexible and comprehensive support, covering a wider range of activities and expenses within a single application. Applying for access support will also be easier for applicants who are Deaf or have disabilities.
More details about the new and combined grant components are available via the links below:
- Micro-grants: Streamlined funding for activities supporting the professional growth and advancement of artistic careers or artistic practices of artists, arts workers, groups and organizations
- Composite Activities: Multi-year funding and flexible support for various activities
- Artistic Creation: Support for all artistic research, creation and public sharing in one streamlined component
- Circulation and Touring: Supporting the presentation and exhibition of performances and works nationally and internationally
- Representation and Promotion: Funding for travel linked to national and international promotion and the development of markets
- Sector Support, Innovation and Development: Supporting the ongoing growth, strengthening and development of the arts sector
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For more information
Read the Council bulletins on this topic shared with the community by Lise Ann Johnson, Director General, Arts Granting Programs:
Visit the Webinars and information sessions web page to access recordings and/or to register for future sessions as they are announced.
This video is presented in American Sign Language (ASL).