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Arts Funding Program - Project Funding
Project-based support for Ottawa arts initiatives
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Arts Funding Program – Project Funding supports Ottawa arts organizations and collectives with project-based funding for artistic creation, presentation, education, services, festivals, and community arts. Eligible support includes literary, performing, visual and media arts, independent film and video, arts training, arts services, and interdisciplinary projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- 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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation, production, presentation, exhibition, and dissemination of arts projects.
- Arts festivals and events with artistic programming.
- Arts training and arts education activities.
- Arts services and venue-based activities supporting the arts sector.
- Community-based artistic activities and interdisciplinary arts projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project budget and budget notes
- Most recent approved financial statements
- Board or collective meeting minutes
- Supporting materials and artist biographies
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit arts organizations.
- Professional artist collectives.
- Arts service organizations and arts venues.
- Arts education and arts training organizations.
- Community arts organizations and arts festivals.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Government organizations.
- Organizations whose main purpose is fundraising for a third party.
- Organizations whose main mandate is sports events.
- Organizations that present activities only for members or for religious or political participation.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related artistic and production costs.
- Artist fees, contracts, and professional payments.
- Technical support and related service costs.
- Promotion and marketing costs tied to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising projects or initiatives.
- Projects for personal promotion, commercial activity, or sales.
- Capital purchases such as land, equipment, or facilities.
- Projects that are already completed by the deadline.
- Projects with no funding source other than the City.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Ottawa.
- Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.
- Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.
Selection criteria
- Artistic value and quality.
- Community impact and support for local artists.
- Viability, including planning and governance.
- Financial responsibility and realistic budgeting.
- Marketing, promotion, and audience development.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program information
- Read the program guidelines and applicant information.
- Confirm your organization or collective is eligible.
- Step 2: Prepare your application
- Prepare written responses to the required questions.
- Gather all required supporting documents and budget materials.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Log in to the online portal.
- Complete the application form and upload the required materials.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment committee.
- Committee members review applications and supporting materials before making recommendations.
- Funding decisions depend on committee recommendations and available program funds.
- All applicants receive a final notice of results.
- Approved recipients receive the funding conditions and must use funds only for the approved project.
Additional information
- Applicants can submit only one application per fiscal year.
- The application must be complete and submitted by the deadline.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Selected recipients must submit a final report on funded activities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Funding Program - Project Funding Program
What is the Arts Funding Program - Project Funding?
Arts Funding Program – Project Funding supports Ottawa arts organizations and collectives with project-based funding for artistic creation, presentation, education, services, festivals, and community arts. Eligible support includes literary, performing, visual and media arts, independent film and video, arts training, arts services, and interdisciplinary projects.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Funding Program - Project Funding Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Project Funding program, you must:
Local nonprofit organization or professional collective.
Office and mailing address in the eligible region.
Majority of activities carried out locally.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Funding Program - Project Funding?
Creation, production, presentation, exhibition, and dissemination of arts projects.
Arts festivals and events with artistic programming.
Arts training and arts education activities.
Arts services and venue-based activities supporting the arts sector.
Community-based artistic activities and interdisciplinary arts projects.
Where is the Arts Funding Program - Project Funding available?
The Arts Funding Program - Project Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Arts Funding Program - Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Funding Program - Project Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Funding Program - Project Funding?
Arts Funding Program - Project Funding is funded by City of Ottawa