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Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants - Quebec - Canada
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Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants

Supports arts organizations' capacity-building and sectoral development
Capital Regional District
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Grow Forward pilot program supports not-for-profit arts organizations by providing funding up to $5,000 for strategic development activities. These funds assist organizations in capacity-building, planning, mentorship, sector initiatives, and operational adaptations to foster sectoral growth and organizational resilience.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
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
Scope
  • Local

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Developing and implementing strategic plans for arts organizations
  • Launching sectoral initiatives and collaborations
  • Providing mentorship and training programs
  • Adopting new operational practices and significant operational changes

Documents Needed

Application forms, organization proof of not-for-profit status, project proposal, budget outline, any relevant supporting documents.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit arts organizations within the specified regions

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Organizations outside the eligible regions
  • Unregistered or non-compliant organizations

Eligible expenses

Costs related to capacity-building, sector development, planning, mentorship programs, and strategic operational changes.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses unrelated to organizational capacity-building or sector initiatives
  • Activities purely for routine operational expenses without strategic improvement purpose
  • Capital infrastructure not directly supporting program activities
  • Activities outside the scope of the approved project proposal
  • General administrative costs not linked to specific activities

Eligible geographic areas

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Processing and Agreement

  • The application is reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program goals.
  • Applicants are notified of acceptance or rejection as per the program’s review timeline.
  • Formal funding agreements are executed before disbursing funds.
  • Recipients may be asked to submit progress reports or final reports assessing project outcomes.

Additional information

The program encourages collaborations among not-for-profit arts organizations and sectoral initiatives to strengthen the arts sector.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants?

The Grow Forward pilot program supports not-for-profit arts organizations by providing funding up to $5,000 for strategic development activities. These funds assist organizations in capacity-building, planning, mentorship, sector initiatives, and operational adaptations to foster sectoral growth and organizational resilience.

How much funding can be received?

Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants program?

To be eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants program, you must: Not-for-profit arts organizations in eligible regions; focused on sectoral development.

What expenses are eligible under Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants?

Developing and implementing strategic plans for arts organizations Launching sectoral initiatives and collaborations Providing mentorship and training programs Adopting new operational practices and significant operational changes

Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants?

You can contact Capital Regional District.

Where is the Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants available?

The Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Arts Funding Program - Grow Forward Grants is a Grant and Funding

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