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Canada Council for the Arts
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Funding for activities that directly support a market access and development strategy for Official Language Minority Communities in the arts sector. This includes market research, presence at cultural trade fairs, participation in showcases, touring, professional development (residencies, exchanges with market access emphasis), capacity-building services (workshops, online tools for market access), sub- and sur-titling for performing/media arts, and translation of promotional materials. Application Assistance is also available to pay someone to help with the application process for eligible artists.
Business Size: small, medium
Industries: arts
Region: Canada-wide for Official Language Minority Communities
Demographics: Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC)
Other Criteria: Canadian professional artists, arts professionals, artistic groups, arts organizations, self-identify as belonging to an OLMC (Anglophones in Quebec or Francophones outside of Quebec), eligible to Canada Council programs, eligibility determined by validated profile in the portal
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This program is available to small, medium businesses in arts industries located in Canada-wide for Official Language Minority Communities.
This program offers funding up to $60,000.
The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
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