Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations

To be eligible for the National Arts Service Organizations grant, your organization must meet the following criteria: 1. Presently receive core support from this component. If your organization currently receives core support from another component, you must contact your Program Officer for confirmation before applying. OR: 2. Have received 1 composite grant or 3 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years. This excludes grants from specific components and programs: Travel, Representation and Promotion, Translation, Small-Scale Activities, Digital Strategy Fund, Leadership for Change: Grants for Organizational Development, Flying Squad, and Visiting Foreign Artists. 3. Be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization. 4. Work with a professional staff. 5. Have at least 5 years of continuous activities and services that support the professional arts sector. 6. Have had total revenues exceeding $75,000 in each of the last 3 years (some exceptions may be considered). These criteria are essential for eligibility to apply for the National Arts Service Organizations grant.

- Quality and merit of the proposed activities - Potential impact and benefits to the Canadian professional arts sector - Capacity of the organization to carry out the proposed activities effectively - Alignment with the goals and priorities of the National Arts Service Organizations component of Supporting Artistic Practice - Diversity and inclusivity considerations - Financial stability and viability of the organization These are the evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

To apply for the National Arts Service Organizations grant, follow these steps: 1. Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you plan to apply. 2. Ensure that your organization meets the eligibility criteria, including receiving core support from this component or meeting specific grant requirements. 3. Prepare your application according to the guidelines provided, focusing on activities that strengthen the professional arts sector nationally. 4. Submit your application before the deadline of January 21, 2026. 5. Await notification of results and check the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for updates.

- Applicants must create an account and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying - Funding is available for activities that strengthen the professional arts sector on a national basis - Eligibility criteria include core support from this component or a history of specific grants received in the last 5 years - Organizations must be incorporated not-for-profit arts organizations with professional staff - Applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous activities supporting the professional arts sector - Total revenues must exceed $75,000 in each of the last 3 years to be considered for funding