OAC Indigenous Culture Funds

For residents of Ontario, the Ontario Arts Council’s (@ONArtsCouncil) Indigenous Culture Funds (ICF) programs are officially open for business. The ICF programs for individuals and organizations have been established to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, culture and way of life.

Applications are now available for all three funding programs under the ICF:

ICF Small Grants

• What this program supports: Short-term community, culture and way-of-life projects in Ontario with grants of up to $5,000.
• Who can apply: Ontario-based Indigenous organizations, groups and individuals. First-time applicants, youth and Elders are all encouraged to apply.
• Deadline: Applications accepted year-round.
• Full details on this program.

ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives

• What this program supports: Larger community, culture and way-of-life projects in Ontario, with up to $30,000 for short-term projects and up to $60,000 for long-term projects.
• Who can apply: Ontario-based Indigenous organizations, groups and individuals.
• Deadline: November 1, 2017 at 1 p.m.
• Full details on this program.

ICF Project Grants for Organizations

• What this program supports: Large-scale projects undertaken by Indigenous organizations in Ontario, with up to $60,000 for short-term projects and up to $120,000 for long-term projects.
• Who can apply: Ontario-based Indigenous organizations – including not-for profits, schools, service organizations, community centres, councils and more.
• Deadline: November 1, 2017 at 1 p.m.
• Full details on this program.