Closed
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 7, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for not-for-profit arts, culture, and heritage organizations in Mississauga to support operating expenses. Eligible organizations can apply for support for public programs and services that strengthen the city’s cultural sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 7, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Public arts, culture, and heritage programming in Mississauga.
- Activities that support the city’s cultural and heritage sector.
- Programs and services that are open to the public and city-wide.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Current board of directors list
- Financial statements for the most recent fiscal year
- Articles of incorporation or proof of charitable status, if applicable
- Strategic plan, for multi-year applicants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit arts organizations
- Not-for-profit culture organizations
- Not-for-profit heritage organizations
- Visual arts organizations
- Arts and culture service organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Individual artists
- Government agencies
- Educational institutions
- Commercial ventures
Eligible expenses
- Operating expenses for arts, culture, or heritage organizations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Conferences, workshops, seminars, and similar attendance fees
- Travel and accommodations
- Capital purchases such as land, buildings, renovations, machinery, or vehicles
- Fundraising, donations, and deficit reduction
- Projects involving for-profit activity, political activity, or religious participation requirements
Eligible geographic areas
- Mississauga
Selection criteria
- Resident need, engagement, and inclusivity
- Strengthening culture in Mississauga and preserving heritage
- Governance
- Organizational sustainability
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or access your Grants Portal account
- Returning applicants sign in with existing credentials.
- First-time applicants register and verify their account by email.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Enter organization contact details and requested funding amount.
- Answer all required questions in each section.
- Step 3: Upload supporting documents
- Submit the required financial documents and governance documents.
- Upload additional documents if applicable to your organization type.
- Step 4: Review and sign the terms
- Have two authorized signing officers sign the terms and conditions.
- Step 5: Submit online
- Submit the completed application through the City’s Grants Portal before the deadline.
- Wait for the confirmation email after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City staff for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility.
- Applications are assessed by the Peer Assessment Committee and recommended for funding.
- Funding decisions are reviewed and approved by Council.
- Successful applicants must sign the funding agreement before payment.
- Applicants receive a written notice of the decision.
Additional information
- Applicants may request feedback if they are not recommended for funding.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge the City’s support in related materials.
- The City may require insurance coverage depending on the activities funded.
- Funding decisions are subject to Council approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts and Culture Grant Program
What is the Arts and Culture Grant?
This program provides funding for not-for-profit arts, culture, and heritage organizations in Mississauga to support operating expenses. Eligible organizations can apply for support for public programs and services that strengthen the city’s cultural sector.
How much funding can be received?
Arts and Culture Grant Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Arts and Culture Grant program?
To be eligible for the Arts and Culture Grant program, you must:
Not-for-profit and volunteer-governed
Arts, culture, or heritage mandate
Based and active in Mississauga
What expenses are eligible under Arts and Culture Grant?
Public arts, culture, and heritage programming in Mississauga.
Activities that support the city’s cultural and heritage sector.
Programs and services that are open to the public and city-wide.
Where is the Arts and Culture Grant available?
The Arts and Culture Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Arts and Culture Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts and Culture Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Arts and Culture Grant?
Arts and Culture Grant is funded by City of Mississauga