Our mandate

“To foster and promote the study and enjoyment of and the production of works in the arts.” Learn more about the Council and its values.

Find all grants and prizes

  • The Canada Council provides grants to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations.
  • We welcome applications from diverse Aboriginal, cultural and regional communities, including people with disabilities.

Corporate Planning Block 2 En

Corporate Planning Documents

Our 5 directions for 2011-16: artists, arts organizations, equity, partnerships and Council’s organizational capacity. Read more.

News Release

British Columbia native wins the Virginia Parker Prize

The 2013 Virginia Parker Prize has been awarded to an extraordinary opera singer Layla Claire.