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Art and Culture Grants
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Overview
The program offers financial support to arts and cultural projects and operations within Greater Sudbury, aiming to promote regional arts development and community engagement. Funding is available for project-specific activities as well as ongoing operational costs through two distinct streams.
This funding initiative encourages innovation, cultural preservation, and community participation by financially backing diverse arts activities, including exhibitions, performances, festivals, and educational initiatives. It seeks to strengthen the cultural fabric of the region by enabling local arts organizations and individual artists to realize their projects and sustain their operations.
Activities funded
- Development of artistic exhibitions and performances
- Organization of cultural festivals and community arts events
- Arts educational programs and outreach activities
- Artists’ residencies and professional development
- Acquisition of cultural assets and materials
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 8,000
Organizing a community art exhibition to showcase local talents.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations registered within Greater Sudbury
- Individual artists or collective arts groups based in the region
- Cultural nonprofits with a focus on regional arts development
Who is not eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Greater SudburySelection criteria
- Demonstrated community impact and engagement
- Innovation and originality of project idea
- Feasibility and sustainability of activities
- Budget and resource management efficiency
How to apply
Step 1: Contact regional arts and culture staff for initial consultationStep 2: Prepare project proposal including objectives, activities, and budgetStep 3: Submit application through designated online or paper forms before deadlineStep 4: Await review and assessment; provide additional information if requestedStep 5: Receive funding decision and follow instructions for disbursement
Processing and Agreement
Contacts
Culture@GreaterSudbury.ca
Canada
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