At a Glance
Artistic Disciplines We Support
- Ceremonial
- Performing
- Music
- Literary
- Textiles
- Digital
- Visual
- Crafts
- Fashion
We support a wide range of artistic disciplines. Unsure if your project fits? Contact Us!
Eligible Expenses
- Artist/mentor fees (up to $400/day)
- Travel (up to $2,000)
- Materials and supplies
- Exhibition, courses, or publication costs
- Tools and equipment (up to maximum of 20%)
- Workshops, courses, or training programs
- Workspace or equipment rentals
- Up to 10% for administrative costs (for art groups)
- Applications Open (6 weeks before deadline)
- Ready to apply? Start preparing the documents you’ll need such as a brief project summary, list of individuals involved, examples of previous work, confirmation of mentorship, and any additional supporting information.
- Submit Your Application (Deadline: April 1, 2025 or October 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM)
- Submit everything online through the Gwaii Trust portal. Make sure you include all required documents.
- Review and Decision (Approximately 2 Months)
- The Gwaii Trust Board of Directors will review your application and make the funding decisions. You can expect to hear back within approximately two months. Please be flexible with your start date, as decisions can occasionally be delayed due to meeting schedules.
- Approval and Next Steps
- If your project is approved, review the terms, track your expenses, and wait until at least two months after the application deadline to start your project.
- Complete Your Project
- Once your project is done, submit your final budget, all receipts, and a brief project summary with photos – we’d love to share your success!
FAQs
- The Arts Grant is here to help you grow as an artist and connect with your community. Here’s how it can support you:
- Mentorship opportunities: Learn from experienced artists who can share important skills and traditional knowledge with you.
- Kickstart your career: If you’re just starting out, the grant can help you take the next step toward becoming a professional artist.
- Grow your craft: For established artists, it offers the chance to further develop your creative work.
- Build your skills: Use the grant for training or other professional development that helps you grow as an artist.
- Bring art to the community: Help more people engage with and enjoy the arts on Haida Gwaii through your project.
- To see if your project is a good fit, think about whether it helps the cultural, economic, or environmental well-being of Haida Gwaii. Gwaii Trust focuses on:
- Promoting – cultural and economic health
- Encouraging – local decision-making
- Improving – community well-being
- Supporting – education and artistic expression
- Fostering – cooperation, understanding and trust
- Creating – jobs and improving infrastructure
- Conserving – land, marine ecosystems, and archaeological sites
- Conducting – research on Haida Gwaii’s environment and history
- Planning – for a sustainable economy
- Providing – services where no municipal government exists
- If your project helps with any of these goals, it’s probably a great fit!
- We want to help as many artists as we can! Here’s what we prioritize when deciding:
- First-time applicants and those who haven’t received a grant in the past 3 years.
- Projects that support emerging or established artists.
- Projects with a cultural impact that benefit communities on Haida Gwaii.
- Mentorship projects, where experienced artists share skills and traditional knowledge with others.
- We’re excited to support projects that make a positive difference in the community!
- There are a few things the Arts Grant won’t cover. You can’t use the grant for:
- Marketing or promotion costs
- Touring off Haida Gwaii
- Creating merchandise to sell
- Fundraising, prizes, or awards
- Building or renovating studios or spaces
- Running your business (payroll, utilities, etc.)
- The focus of the Arts Grant is to support your creative work directly. If you’re unsure about an expense, feel free to ask!
Need More Information?
Contact us for more questions about the grant or help with your application.