The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Small and Medium Arts Project Grants for projects starting in September 2025.

The Small Arts Project Grant provides up to $5,000 to emerging to mid-career artists, craftspeople and small groups to cover costs for small-scale arts projects (traditional apparel, paintings, etc.) such as art supplies (beads, thread, furs, etc.) studio fees, illustration and design costs, and artistic development.

For more information or to apply, visit www.iti.gov.nt.ca/en/services/arts-project-grant-small

The Medium Arts Project Grant provides $5,000 to $10,000 to mid-career and established artists, craftspeople and arts and non-arts organizations to cover costs for medium-scale arts projects and events, such as the completion and exhibition of a collection of work (fashion, paintings, etc.), studio/venue fees, illustration and design costs, artistic development, and more.

For more information or to apply, visit www.iti.gov.nt.ca/en/services/arts-project-grant-medium

The deadline to apply for these grants is August 31, 2025.

Staff are happy to help you with your application. For assistance, email culturefund@gov.nt.ca or phone 867-767-9347 ext. 71474.

For more information, visit: https://www.iti.gov.nt.ca/en/nwt-arts-council

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