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Supporting Artistic Practice is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts. Supports Canadian arts professionals, groups, and arts organizations who champion the Canadian arts sector.
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Supporting Artistic Practice | The Canada Council for the Arts Are you looking to… Find out what the granting programs fund Review funding profile eligibility criteria Learn about the funding application portal Discover how funding is awarded Explore available application assistance options Review deadlines and result notifications Supporting Artistic Practice Supporting Artistic Practice Supporting Artistic Practice encourages a dynamic support system for the arts in Canada by funding Canadian arts professionals, groups and arts organizations who champion the Canadian arts sector, boost the capacity for artists to realize work and advance the conditions of creation.
The program supports collaboration, targeted initiatives and career development opportunities for Canadian arts professionals. $37. 2M awarded in 2023–24 .
Get to know some of the Supporting Artistic Practice grant recipients and their work In Winnipeg, a special kind of comics event has taken root Indie comic artists shine, community networks thrive and creative connections supercharge careers at the Prairie Comics Festival. The Supporting Artistic Practice program is backing Exeko in its triennial laboratory and charter project to develop accessible, inclusive and equitable arts.
The 2020 Literary Publishing Project Grant is helping Bookland Press expand its Modern Indigenous Voices book series. Listen to Dis' Community Arts Organization Inc. A Supporting Artistic Practice grant is strengthening Saskatchewan’s sole disability-led arts organization.
Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society Multidisciplinary Activities A Supporting Artistic Practice grant is helping the Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society to improve services to artists. A Supporting Artistic Practice grant enabled Iqaluit-based music label Aakuluk Music to mentor Nunavut music professionals.
Sector Support, Innovation and Development Next deadline : Any time before the start date of your project or activity Funding for projects to encourage and support the ongoing growth, strengthening and development of the arts sector by artists, arts professionals, cultural connectors, groups and organizations Sector Support, Innovation and Development supports activities previously funded under Supporting Artistic Practice: Sector Innovation and Development.
Next deadline : October 21, 2026 Provide multi-year activity support for Canadian artists, arts and cultural workers, artistic groups and organizations to carry out multiple, large or complex projects, for a period of up to 3 years. Grants support a wide range of activities.
Composite Activities supports activities previously funded under Explore and Create: Concept to Realization, Supporting Artistic Practice: Sector Innovation and Development and Arts Across Canada: Public Outreach.
Literary Publishing Projects Next deadline : April 15, 2026 Funding for Canadian publishers to support the publication of literary books and magazines written by Canadian authors Multi-year funding for literary book and magazine publishers Next deadline : May 27, 2026 Multi-year funding for support organizations that provide targeted resources for artistic development National Arts Service Organizations Next deadline : May 27, 2026 Multi-year funding for national arts service organizations Get help with your application Guidance and Resources are available to help you learn how to use the portal, apply for grants, create your arts CV and more.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Canadian arts professionals, groups, and arts organizations who champion the Canadian arts sector and advance conditions of creation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Supporting Artistic Practice is funded by Canada Council for the Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Arts Abroad – Circulation and Touring is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts. Arts Abroad – Circulation and Touring is a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts that funds Canadian artists, arts professionals, groups, and organizations to present and share their work with audiences around the world.
Supporting Artistic Practice – Composite Activities is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts. Provides multi-year activity support for Canadian artists, arts and cultural workers, artistic groups and organizations to carry out multiple, large or complex projects, for a period of up to 3 years. Covers a wide range of activities.
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