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Burlington Arts and Culture Fund

Funding for Burlington arts and culture projects

Offered by
City of Burlington
Official source: burlington.ca

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Funding available
$ 7,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individual artists
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Overview

The Burlington Arts and Culture Fund supports local arts and culture projects in Burlington, with grants of up to $7,000 per project. It funds specific not-for-profit activities or events that strengthen creativity, inclusion, and community engagement.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$7,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Burlington
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Local

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Arts and Culture Grant approved projects updated

The Arts and Culture Grant page now shows the 2026/2027 approved projects set, replacing the previous 2025/2026 examples and updating several project dates and activities.

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The Arts and Culture Grant page now shows Approved Projects for 2026/2027 instead of 2025/2026. Several showcased project descriptions were refreshed with different activities and dates, including examples such as The Artist’s Mark 2026, Broadway Comes to Burlington, and a Lunar New Year Celebration Gala dated Feb. 6, 2027. The program is still shown as closed, with 2027 application details still directed to news and notices, and there are no visible changes to funding amounts, eligibility rules, or application steps.

Official source: burlington.ca
June 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individual artists
  • Arts and cultural collectives
  • Incorporated not-for-profit arts and culture organizations
  • Charitable arts and culture organizations
  • Multicultural groups

Who is not eligible

  • Churches and religious institutions
  • City of Burlington employees
  • Schools and other educational or training institutions
  • For-profit ventures and for-profit partners
  • Applicants that already received City funding this calendar year

Eligible expenses

  • Project costs directly related to the approved arts or cultural activity
  • Professional artist fees
  • Venue and insurance costs for the project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenses, including equipment, fixtures, land, facilities, infrastructure, construction, renovation, and major purchases
  • Operating or administration costs
  • Expenses incurred before written grant approval
  • Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and gambling-related costs
  • Retroactive funding for events or projects already completed
  • Public art projects through the public art program

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Burlington

Activities funded

  • Creation and presentation of arts and cultural projects
  • Specific arts and culture events taking place between April and March

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review the Criteria and Guidelines
    • Read the program criteria and guidelines before applying.
  • Step 2: Request an application package
    • Email adam.belovari@burlington.ca to receive the application package.
  • Step 3: Complete the online application
    • Fill out the online application form and submit it.

Documents Needed

  • Completed online application
  • Application package provided by the City
  • Final project report, for re-applicants
  • Remaining invoices and other documents required under the agreement

Selection criteria

  • Project and artistic merit: 40%
  • Inclusion and community impact: 30%
  • Project delivery: 30%
  • Applications are reviewed in part by a peer assessment jury

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed against the program criteria and assessment standards.
  • A peer assessment jury reviews the artistic merit portion of applications.
  • Funding decisions are made by the City and are final.
  • If approved, the applicant must sign an agreement before payment is issued.
  • Applicants must submit a final report to receive the remaining funding and remain eligible for future support.

Additional information

  • Funding is intended for not-for-profit activities.
  • Applicants may apply for support for one project per year.
  • Final project report is required for re-applicants.
  • Funding decisions are final and based on City discretion.

Contacts

adam.belovari@burlington.ca

Official sources

burlington.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund Program

What is the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund?

The Burlington Arts and Culture Fund supports local arts and culture projects in Burlington, with grants of up to $7,000 per project. It funds specific not-for-profit activities or events that strengthen creativity, inclusion, and community engagement.

How much funding can be received?

Burlington Arts and Culture Fund Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund program?

To be eligible for the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund program, you must: Based in Burlington Not-for-profit activities Specific activity or event taking place from April to March

What expenses are eligible under Burlington Arts and Culture Fund?

Project costs directly related to the approved arts or cultural activity Professional artist fees Venue and insurance costs for the project

Who can I contact for more information about the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund?

You can contact City of Burlington by email at adam.belovari@burlington.ca.

Where is the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund available?

The Burlington Arts and Culture Fund program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Burlington Arts and Culture Fund is a Grant and Funding