Micro-grants — Arts Across Canada and Abroad
Offered by Canada Council for the Arts
Who can apply
Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups and arts organizations with a validated profile on the Canada Council portal.
About this opportunity
Flexible funding for activities that grow your artistic career or practice — career development, taking up a presentation or showcase opportunity, market and network development, or improving accessibility. Replaces the former Travel and Professional Development components. Apply any time before your activity starts.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for Micro-grants — Arts Across Canada and Abroad?
- This opportunity has no fixed deadline — applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time.
- Who offers Micro-grants — Arts Across Canada and Abroad?
- Canada Council for the Arts runs it, from Canada.
- What funding or support does Micro-grants — Arts Across Canada and Abroad offer?
- Up to $10,000 CAD per application
- Who can apply for Micro-grants — Arts Across Canada and Abroad?
- Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups and arts organizations with a validated profile on the Canada Council portal.
- How do I apply for Micro-grants — Arts Across Canada and Abroad?
- You apply on the funder's own site. The link is on this page: with a free GrantGigs account for deadlines in the next 30 days, or with Pro for later ones. If applications are new to you, our guide on how to apply for music grants walks through the whole process. Read the guide →
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