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Deadline: October 7, 2026
Program Summary:
Two Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes are awarded to distinguished individuals; one in the arts and one in the social sciences and humanities. These prizes encourage continuing contributions to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Canada.
The prizes are funded by an endowment from The Molson Foundation and are administered by the Canada Council in collaboration with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The winners are chosen by a peer assessment committee, which is appointed jointly by the Canada Council and the SSHRC.
Every year the Canada Council awards a broad range of prestigious prizes to more than 200 Canadian artists and scholars in recognition of their quest for innovation and excellence.
The peer assessment committee may decide not to award one or both of the prizes in a given competition.
Grant Amount:
Maximum Funding Amount : $50,000 each
Eligible Applicants:
Potential nominators:
Candidates must be nominated by an individual or an organization. Any person or organization with an interest in nominating appropriate individuals is eligible to do so.
Potential candidates:
These prizes are for individuals. Candidates must:
- be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, as defined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They do not need to be residing in Canada
- be living as of the nomination deadline
- have made a substantial and distinguished contribution in either the arts or the social sciences and humanities over a significant period
- still be active and productive in their careers