Creation Grant Program 2025 for Artists: (Deadline 30 January, 2025)

Applications are open for the Creation Grant Program 2025. The Creation Grant Program provides funding to Indigenous artists, artistic groups, and culture carriers within Newfoundland and Labrador for the creation, development, exhibition, and transfer of knowledge related to an art form or artistic practice. This pilot project provides funding opportunities to Indigenous artists at any stage of their artistic career, working in all disciplines.

The grant covers research, development, creation, presentation and transmission of knowledge related to artistic work. This includes arts/cultural training and mentorships, and initiatives that pass on cultural knowledge through artistic practice.

Funding

There are two funding streams available:

• Creation Micro-grant (up to $1,500) for small-scale projects, general materials, and related expenses.
• Creation Grant (projects running less than 1 year – up to a maximum of $15,000) Successful applicants may be awarded a minimum of 75% of eligible project expenses. 

A maximum of $15,000 may be awarded to an applicant annually, across all ArtsNL programs (excluding funding through the Professional Artist Travel Fund and the Accessibility Support Fund).

Eligibility

To apply to the Creation Grant Program, you must be:

• Indigenous (applicants will be expected to explain their relationship with their culture and Identity);
• An Indigenous artist or culture carrier;
• An Indigenous artistic group or artistic collective;
• A resident of Newfoundland and Labrador for a minimum of one year at the time of application; and
• Over the age of 18.

Artists can apply as:

• Individual Artist – A single artist representing themselves.
• Group – A group of artists practicing as one (such as a band or theatre group).
• Collaboration – A collection of individual artists or groups who come together to create with one another.

Activities including collaborations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists must be Indigenous-initiated, Indigenous-led and Indigenous-benefiting.

Application

There are three ways to apply: 

• Online
• Video submission
• Paper Application – Contact ArtsNL or use the links below to download a PDF copy:

For more information, visit Creation Grant Program.