We Matter Arts Grant Application Fall 2026

We Matter

Arts Grants
It is highly recommended to review the Grant Guidelines found on the grant webpage and below before starting and submitting your application!!

Also, please note that applications undergo a series of anti-scam and anti-spam checks, conducted by both people and automated systems.
Registration

Contact Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you located in Canada and plan to have the event within Canada (note that this grant is not eligible outside of Canada)
Do you identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit; or have ties to a nation or community in Canada?
Community/Nation Affiliation
Province
Do you identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Facebook
What is your name on Facebook?
Instagram
What is your instagram username?
Tiktok
What is your username on TikTok?
Optional: Co-Applicant

Or Helper if main applicant is underaged
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship
Who is this person to you?
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please verify that you are human
Optional: Video Submission

Instead of writing out your application, you can provide a short video as your submission below, or to supplement it!
- You can film this on a phone, iPad/tablet, camera, or computer
- Only the adjudication team reviewing applications will see this video
- Please make sure all questions below are answered in the video
- If you have any trouble attaching the video to your application email submission, let us know so we can help (info@wemattercampaign.org)
Upload Video

Video file types: MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, AVCHD, FLV, F4V, SWF, MKV, WEBM or HTML5
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Written Submission
Project Description
What are the specific goals and objectives of your project?

0/500
How does your project align with the We Matter Arts Grant's mission to empower Indigenous youth through artistic expression?

0/500
How will your project benefit the community and promote Indigenous culture and values?

0/500
What is the overall timeline for your project, including key milestones and deadlines?

0/500
Start Date:

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Projected End Date:

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
What are the anticipated outcomes and impacts of your project?

0/500
How will you measure the success of your project?

0/500
Artist Profile

Please inlcude info for the leading artist and/or artist group if applicable
What is your background in the arts, and what relevant skills and experience do you have?

0/500
What is your personal story, and how does it connect to your project?

0/500
Optional: Show us your past work!

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Budget

It is high receomended you re-read the guidelines before starting and finishing this portion of the application
Budget Breakdown
Total Amount Requested
We want to ensure your project has the resources it needs to thrive. Please provide a brief explanation of how each budget item will support your project's development and completion
Are you providing honorariums? If yes, it is mandatory to list the names, titles (if applicable), roles in the event, and the amount of honorarium each recipient will receive in order to be eligible for the grant. If you are not providing honorariums, please indicate N/A.
Optional: Supporting Materials

Please submut any sketches, work samples, or media clips that demonstrate the concept of your project, along with any letters of support from community member or orginizations, or refrences you would like to suplement your submission with
File Upload

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We Matter

Registration

Optional: Co-Applicant

Optional: Video Submission

Written Submission

Project Description

Artist Profile

Budget

Optional: Supporting Materials