Application assistance is available to artists who may need support with the application process. ArtsNL can fund a support person/provider, chosen by the artist, to complete a grant application, and/or a final report. If you are having trouble or facing a barrier, please review our Accessibility Support Fund or speak with ArtsNL’s staff for details.  

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.

There are two funding streams available:

1.     Creation Micro-grant (up to $1,500) for small-scale projects, general materials, and related expenses.

2.     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).

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.

·       Large capital purchases (i.e., funds used to buy or upgrade equipment and/or machinery)
·       Work/activities that have already been completed.
·       Work/activities that have already been funded.
·       Fundraising activities
·       Work/activities by for-profit businesses, governments, councils, bands, and/or other related groups or organizations with designated funding streams
·       Prizes or awards

There are three ways to apply: 

1. Online – Click the “Apply Here” button at the bottom of this page.

2. Video submission – Click here for more information

3. Paper Application – Contact ArtsNL or use the links below to download a PDF copy:

Individual Artist Application
Group Application
Collaboration Application

It is highly recommended that all applicants reach out to ArtsNL’s program staff before applying. 

There are three deadlines for the Main Creation Grant and Micro Grants:

• June 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. NT

• October 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. NT

• February 2, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. NT

Main Creation Grant: Peer assessment will follow, with results typically released within 4-6 weeks. 

Micro Grants: All micro grants are reviewed internally. 

Budget

Applicants have the option of creating their own budget document or using a template. A fillable PDF template is available here.

ArtsNL Logo

Successful applicants are required to acknowledge the assistance of ArtsNL and include the organization’s logo in any publicity or promotional materials.

Digital Logo Package
Print Logo Package

ArtsNL’s offical brand guide is available here.

Applications are reviewed by peer assessment panels which include Indigenous peers and arts professionals.  

If you are interested in becoming a peer assessor, please visit ArtsNL’s website for more information.

A final report is required within three months of the project/activity end date.

Click here to download a fillable PDF copy of the final report.