Deanne Hupfield, Fancy Shawl Dancer. CNAL/RCAA Conference 2015.
Financial circumstances shouldn’t be a barrier to post-secondary education. That’s why the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students with financial need achieve their post-secondary goals.
The Hugh P. O’Neil Bursary fund was established in 1995 by the Quinte Provincial Liberal Association to recognize the contributions of the late Hugh O’Neil, former MPP, during more than 20 years of political life, and in particular to honour his significant support of the arts both provincially and locally.
Each spring the Quinte Arts Council awards two (2) $1,000 bursaries to students graduating from secondary schools in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties and proceeding to further education in the arts, at a university or college in Canada, with the aim of pursuing a career in the arts.
2025 Application Dates
Deadlines take place annually in May, August and December.
Upcoming deadlines:
May 22, 2026- For summer activities or early fall registration.
August 12, 2026 – (Only for some communities) For fall 2025 activities.
December 2, 2026 – For activities that begin in January or February 2026.
Contact Name: Shawn Bauche
2024 Application Dates
Deadlines take place annually in May, August and December.
May 22 – For activities that begin in the summer or fall.
August 12 – For activities that begin in the fall.
December 2 – For activities that begin in January or February 2027.
Contact Name: Shawn Bauche
The Short-Term Projects component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional and aspiring artists, cultural carriers, arts/cultural professionals, groups, collectives and arts/culture organizations. Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 12 months.
First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to a Program Officer before applying.
The Short-Term Projects component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional and aspiring artists, cultural carriers, arts/cultural professionals, groups, collectives and arts/culture organizations. Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 12 months.
First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to a Program Officer before applying.
ArtsNL is a non-profit Crown agency created in 1980 by The Arts Council Act. Its mission is to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
ArtsNL receives an annual grant from the Province to support a variety of granting programs, program delivery, office administration, and communications. It also seeks support from the public and private sector. It supports the following artistic disciplines: dance, film, multidiscipline, music, theatre, visual art, and writing.
How to Enter
Awards will be announced in September of this year. Finalists’ artworks will be showcased in an online exhibition, and prizes will be awarded in different age groups (Kindergarten to Grade 3; Grades 4 to 6; Grades 7 to 9; and Grades 10 to 12), with $500 for first prizes and $250 for honourable mentions. The full contest rules are available here.
The Short-Term Projects component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional and aspiring artists, cultural carriers, arts/cultural professionals, groups, collectives and arts/culture organizations. Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 12 months.
First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to a Program Officer before applying.