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Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding
Long-term arts operating support in Ottawa
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Three-Year Operating Funding supports long-term arts operating funding for established not-for-profit organizations in Ottawa. It supports literary, performing, visual and media arts, independent film and video, arts festivals and events, arts training and education, arts services and venues, and community arts activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- Three-year operating support for arts organizations
- Creation, production, presentation, exhibition, and dissemination of arts programming
- Arts education, training, services, festivals, and community arts activities
Documents Needed
- Most recent approved financial statements
- Supporting materials showing past and future work
- Direct deposit form, if not already set up
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Established not-for-profit arts organizations
- Literary arts organizations and publishers
- Performing arts organizations
- Visual arts, media arts, film, and video organizations
- Arts training, arts services, arts venues, festivals, and community arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not operating in the arts sector
- Organizations that are not incorporated not-for-profit entities
- Organizations that have been operating for less than four years
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa
- Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
- Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation
Selection criteria
- Supporting materials reviewed by the evaluation committee
- Ability to demonstrate the value of past and future work
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Gather the required application information and supporting materials.
- Prepare the latest approved financial statements.
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Fill out the application in the online portal.
- Upload supporting materials directly or add URLs where allowed.
- Step 3: Submit by the deadline
- Send the completed application through the portal before the deadline.
- Make sure all files and information are complete.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit only one application per fiscal year to the Cultural Funding Support Unit programs, with some exceptions.
- The next multi-year cycle starts in 2027 and runs for three years.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding Program
What is the Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding?
Three-Year Operating Funding supports long-term arts operating funding for established not-for-profit organizations in Ottawa. It supports literary, performing, visual and media arts, independent film and video, arts festivals and events, arts training and education, arts services and venues, and community arts activities.
Who is eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding program?
To be eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding program, you must:
Incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
At least four years in operation
Currently receives annual operating funding
What expenses are eligible under Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding?
Three-year operating support for arts organizations
Creation, production, presentation, exhibition, and dissemination of arts programming
Arts education, training, services, festivals, and community arts activities
Where is the Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding available?
The Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding?
Arts Funding Program - Three-Year Operating Funding is funded by City of Ottawa