Canada Council for the Arts
Micro-grants
Canadian artists, arts workers, groups and organisations get small grants for professional growth and career steps.
- Country
Canada- Category
- Career
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Rolling, any time before the activity starts
Who can apply
- Canadian artists, arts workers, groups and organisations
- An approved applicant profile with the Canada Council
How to apply
- Create an account on the Canada Council funding portal
- Create your applicant profile and have it approved
- Apply in the portal any time before the activity or departure date
- Results usually come within 4 months of applying
Questions
- How much does Micro-grants pay?
- Canada Council for the Arts sets the amount per project and publishes no fixed maximum.
- Who can apply for Micro-grants?
- Canadian artists, arts workers, groups and organisations. An approved applicant profile with the Canada Council.
- When can I apply for Micro-grants?
- Rolling, any time before the activity starts.
- Where do I apply for Micro-grants?
- On canadacouncil.ca, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Canada Council for the Arts.
Checked against canadacouncil.ca on October 28, 2026.
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