From Canada Council for the Arts. Last updated November 28, 2025.
Deadlines and notification of result dates may change. Consult the Canada Council Deadline Page before applying.
Explore and Create
Artistic Creation
- Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project or activity
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
Travel
- Deadline: Apply any time before departure
Small-Scale Activities
- Deadline: Apply any time before project start date
Short-Term Projects
- Deadlines:
- April 8, 2026
- July 22, 2026
- November 4, 2026
Long-Term Projects
- Deadline: May 6, 2026
Indigenous Organizations
- Deadline: Fall 2027 (TBC)
Supporting Artistic Practice
Sector Innovation and Development
- Deadline: Apply any time before project start date
Composite Activities
- Deadline: October 21, 2026
Literary Publishing Projects
- Deadline: April 15, 2026
Literary Publishers
- Deadline: Spring 2027 (TBC)
Support Organizations
- Deadline: April 29, 2026
National Arts Service Organizations
- Deadline: April 29, 2026
Arts Across Canada & Arts Abroad
Micro-Grants
- Deadline: Apply any time before project start or departure
Representation and Promotion
- Deadline: Apply any time before departure
Translation
- Deadlines:
- January 14, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- September 2, 2026
International Translation
- Deadlines:
- January 14, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- September 2, 2026
Circulation and Touring
- Deadlines:
- January 28, 2026
- June 3, 2026
- October 7, 2026
Foreign Artists Tours
- Deadlines:
- April 15, 2026
- November 4, 2026
Public Outreach
- Deadlines:
- April 22, 2026
- September 2, 2026