Are you an artist looking for a mentor to grow your skills? Or a professional eager to share your experience?
We’ve set aside $200,000 to support apprentices and mentors who want to make a lasting impact on Haida Gwaii culture.
Interested? Here’s everything you need to know to apply.
100% ($200,000) of the funding is still available. Apply now for your grant!
At a Glance
Application Deadline:
April 1, 2025, and
November 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM
Amount Available:
$200,000
Equity Requirement
No equity requirement
Who Can Apply?
You
if you’re an artist living on Haida Gwaii for at least 24 consecutive months
OR
Your Group
if you’re a non-profit arts group on Haida Gwaii or an organization with an arts mandate and its own bank account
Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned professional, we welcome your application!
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
- A wage subsidy for either the mentor OR the apprentice, but not both
- Core funding is allowed
- One on One training, or for several apprentices working with a mentor
- Exhibition, courses, or publication costs
- Tools and equipment purchases
- Workspace or equipment rentals
The Arts Mentorship Grants Process
- 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 November 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM)
- Submit everything online through the Gwaii Trust portal. Make sure you include all required documents.
- Review and Decision (Within 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!
Need more information?
Contact us for more questions about the grant or help with your application.
Tando Dwyer
Community Grants Specialist
Office: G̲aw Tlagée – Old Massett
Email: tando.dwyer@gwaiitrust.com
Ph: 250-626-7985
Michelle “Mik” Prouty
Community Grants Specialist
Office: HlG̲aagilda – Skidegate
Email: michelle.prouty@gwaiitrust.com
Ph: 250-637-1050
FAQs
We want to help as many artists as we can! Here’s what we prioritize when deciding:
- First-time applicants, followed by those who haven’t received the Arts Grant in the past 3 years.
- Projects that benefit communities on Haida Gwaii.
- Projects with cultural impact.
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:
- Wage subsidies for BOTH the mentor and apprentice — you’ll need to choose one.
- Any money spent before the Board approves your application
For more information, please review our Arts Mentorship Grant Application Guide. We look forward to hearing from you!