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Canada Council for the Arts
Money and other prizes for artists
Prestigious prizes, awards, fellowships, and scholarships recognizing artistic and scholarly excellence and innovation. Funds support career development, further studies, creative work, or professional development for Canadian artists and scholars across various disciplines.
Industries: Arts, Architecture, Dance, Literature, Media Arts, Music and Sound, Theatre, Sciences and Humanities, Visual Arts, Crafts
Region: Canada
Demographics: young artists, emerging artists, students, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, artists with disabilities
Other Criteria: Canadian artists and scholars, Individuals recognized by peers as professionals, Artistic groups (bands, collectives, ensembles), Arts supporting groups, Not-for-profit artistic organizations from Canada, Business cultural connectors (specific types for promoting Canadian work), Foreign arts festival, biennale, book fair (for presenting/promoting Canadian work), Foreign publisher or theatre (for producing/publishing Canadian work), Talented, established, or promising individuals or groups demonstrating innovation and excellence, For some prizes: under age 35, recent graduate, established professional, Applicants to some Canada Council grant programs are also considered for prizes
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Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $50,000 (minimum $1,000).
The application deadline is October 7, 2026.
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