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ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants

Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston

Offered by

Kingston Arts Council (KAC)

Official source: artskingston.ca

Record updated July 23, 2026

Funding available: $ 4,000 - $ 10,000
Deadline: Unspecified
Location: Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply: Individual artists.; See full eligibility

Overview

Adapt Grants provided one-time support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston, with funding from $4,000 to $10,000. The program supported creating, presenting, or adapting artistic work, building partnerships, and developing innovative solutions for community needs.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $10,000
Minimum funding: $4,000

Financing goals

Increase performance through digital transformation
Develop strategic partnerships
Develop a new program or service
Increase social or community impact
Enhance an existing program
Attract or retain talent
Develop workforce skills
Strengthen organizational capacity
Reach a new target audience
Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location: Kingston
Capitale-Nationale
Ontario, Quebec
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: All groups
Legal structures: Sole proprietorship, Non-profit

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation: Culture and Arts
Target groups: Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures: 100% donations / grants
Scope: Local

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Individual artists.
Artist collectives or ad-hoc groups.
Non-profit arts organizations.

Eligible expenses

Insurance costs.

Eligible geographic areas

Kingston, Ontario

Activities funded

Creating artistic work.
Presenting artistic work.
Adapting artistic work.
Building partnerships.
Developing innovative solutions for community needs.

Documents Needed

Application form
Final report
Final budget report
Quote for or proof of liability insurance

Selection criteria

Projects were evaluated by a jury of artists and arts professionals.

Processing and Agreement

Applications were reviewed and awarded by a jury of artists and arts professionals.
Successful applicants had to provide required insurance before funds were released.
Recipients had to submit a final report after project completion.
The program is now closed and no 2022 deadline was offered.

Additional information

Recipients must submit a Final Report within 60 days after project completion and no later than October 31, 2022.
Grant recipients must acknowledge the support of CKAF using City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council logos or text acknowledgement when logos cannot be used.
Proof of $5 million liability insurance must be provided before funds are released.
Grant funds may be used to cover the cost of insurance.

Contacts

grants@artskingston.ca

Official sources

ADAPT (2021) - Kingston Arts Council

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants Program

What is the ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants?

How much funding can be received?

ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants program?

To be eligible for the ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants program, you must: Arts-focused applicant. Project addresses pandemic-related challenges. Proposal must be distinct from other CKAF funding.