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Applications are currently being accepted for the City of Ottawa Creation and Production Fund for Artists 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The City of Ottawa’s Creation and Production Fund is designed to stimulate and support artistic activity within Ottawa by funding the creation, production, presentation, exhibition, and dissemination of artistic work. Administered by the Cultural Funding Support Unit, the fund supports artists at all career stages and across a wide range of disciplines, ensuring that local creative practices continue to grow, evolve, and reach public audiences.
Applicants may request:
Up to $10,000 for creation projects
Up to $15,000 for production projects
There are no predetermined funding tiers, allowing applicants to request amounts that realistically reflect project needs, scope, and timelines.
Applicants must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Reside in Ottawa or meet eligibility criteria for Anishinabe Algonquin artists
Be emerging, mid-career, or established artists
Have completed training in their artistic discipline
Be recognized by peers within their artistic tradition
Applicants should prepare thoroughly before accessing the online portal.
Draft written responses clearly explaining the project concept, goals, and artistic approach.
Prepare a detailed and realistic project budget aligned with the requested funding amount.
Update your résumé to reflect relevant artistic training and experience.
Select and prepare support materials that meet all technical requirements, including file formats and time limits.
Submit the completed application through the City of Ottawa online portal before the deadline.
Editing and drafting materials offline is strongly recommended, as changes are easier to manage outside the system.
Apply for City of Ottawa Creation and Production Fund for Artists
