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Canada Council announces further webinars/info sessions for NEW funding programs

Sector Support, Innovation and Development:

These webinars will serve as an introduction to the updated Sector Support, Innovation and Development funding opportunity.

Join program officers to learn about the latest updates including what’s eligible, what’s changed and how to strengthen your application. 

DateTime (Eastern)LanguageRegistration Link
Thursday, October 23, 202511:00AM – 12:00PMEST
8:00- 9:00 AM PST
French and LSQRSVP (Content in French only)
Friday, October 24, 20252:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
11:00AM- 12:00PM PST
English and ASLRSVP

Arts Across Canada and Abroad – International Co-productions:

Alongside the updated funding portal, the Canada Council for the Arts is introducing changes to the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program. Join us for this informative webinar to learn about the latest updates to the International Co-productions funding opportunity, including what’s eligible and how to strengthen your application.

DateTime (Eastern)LanguageRegistration Link
Wednesday, October 22, 20252:00 PM – 3:00 PMEnglish and ASLRSVP
Friday, October 24, 20252:00 PM – 3:00 PMFrench and LSQRSVP (Content in French only)

Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples:

We made some changes to the Short-Term Projects funding opportunity and are hosting an online information session for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations so that they can learn more and prepare for the November 26, 2025, deadline. Program officers will share information about the latest updates and application tips.

DateTime (Eastern)LanguageRegistration link
Wednesday, November 5, 202512:00 PM – 1:00 PMBilingual (English and French)RSVP
Wednesday, November 12, 20255:00 PM – 6:00 PMBilingual (English and French)RSVP

Composite Activities Office Hours:

Join program officers for office hours to learn more about the Composite Activities funding opportunity.

Ask questions about your project, get details on which kinds of activities and expenses are eligible and get tips on how to strengthen your application. 

Click on the RSVP link below for more information and to register for the session of your choice. Note: there is a maximum registration limit of 20 participants per session

TopicDateTime (Eastern)LanguageRegistration Link
Open Q&A session with sign language interpretationMonday, October 20, 20252:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
11:00AM- 12:00PM PST
English and ASLRSVP
Open Q&A session with sign language interpretationWednesday October 22, 20252:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
11:00AM- 12:00PM PST
French and LSQRSVP (Content in French only)
Top budget tipsMonday October 27, 20252:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
11:00AM- 12:00PM PST
EnglishRSVP
Top budget tipsThursday October 30, 20252:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
11:00AM- 12:00PM PST
French RSVP (Content in French only)

Registration is mandatory.  If you are not available for the time of the webinar, a recording of the English and French webinar presentation will be available on this page and the Canada Council YouTube channel.






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