Calling All Artists!

Applications will be accepted in any artistic discipline including but not limited to: dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts and/or interdisciplinary pursuits.

Please note that while the primary applicant must be a Descendant or a Survivor, we encourage collaborative projects with artists who don’t qualify under those definitions.

Based on two online Arts information meetings that attracted artists from across the country, we have put together some FAQs that address some of the most common questions that came up.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am not a Descendant but would like to apply for Arts funding. Is there a way to apply?

The primary applicant must be a Descendant but they can apply for a project that involves collaboration with a non-Descendant. The grant must be applied for and managed by the Descendant but the work itself can be a collaboration.

I have a large project in mind that requires additional funding but I will not receive confirmation on the success of my other grant applications before the cut-off date. Will this disqualify me from funding?

You cannot submit a proposal that requires additional funding if that funding is not in place before the funding deadline closes. You must submit a project proposal that stands on its own merits and meets the guideline regardless of whether additional funding is secured in the future. 

I have a film project in mind. The project will be primarily created in Canada but involves filming in several countries. Does it qualify for funding?

As long as it is a Canadian project and the bulk of the creative work is done in Canada it should still be eligible. Like all applications, though, it will be subject to scrutiny by the Assessment Team and evaluated on both its merits and its adherence to the criteria. 

Can I use the funding to finance a tour of my work?

The Arts stream of the Community Fund is primarily aimed at the creation of new works. While some of the budget may be directed at costs like touring, book printing, etc., the bulk of the grant should be directed at the creation of the work, which must be new and not pre-existing. Applicants must propose projects that can be created and produced with a specific and tangible outcome and within the timeframe allotted.

Can two artists apply separately for the same project, or different aspects of the same project?

No. Each project can only receive funding from one application.

Visit jclegaciesfund.com/funding-streams/arts to read the full guidelines, set up an account, and to apply.