Canada Council for the Arts Allocates $116.5 Million to Support Artists
Calling all artists! Have you heard? The Canadian federal government has announced that they are implementing $181.5 million in funding for the live arts and music sectors in 2021-2022. Additionally, the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) is investing $116.5 million to support artists, $50.5 million of which will go towards their one-time Digital Now initiative, with the other $66 million funnelled into their existing Explore and Create program. Read the full release from the Government of Canada.
What incredible news for artists, groups, and arts organizations! Both programs’ applications are now open, here’s more information for each initiative:
Digital Now
- Make sure to create an account and submit a profile for validation at least 15 days before you want to apply.
- The initiative offers grants to arts groups, collectives, and organizations to adapt existing works or create new ones to be shared virtually with audiences.
- Upcoming Deadlines: March 31, 2021, April 28, 2021
Explore and Create
- Make sure to create an account and submit a profile for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
- For Canadian artists, artistic groups and organizations committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant and diverse art. The program supports the research, creation, and production of work.
- Upcoming Deadlines:
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- Research and Creation: April 8, 2021, October 6, 2021
- Concept to Realization: April 8, 2021, October 6, 2021 (Project Grants), October 6, 2021 (Composite Grants)
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Visit Digital Now and Explore and Create for more information on eligibility and application.
Stay up-to-date by reviewing CCA’s full list of upcoming funding deadlines.
If you are new to grant applications, read a quick primer from CCA.
Need support in applying for CCA funding?
Our team at Why Not is holding community office hours on March 29 and April 5 to support artists who are planning to apply for funding from these two CCA initiatives. We are offering three types of support options: review of answers to a specific grant question, reviewing a project budget, and general strategy conversations.
The deadline to apply for our community office hours has passed. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest.
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