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Business / Arts - artsvest Regional

Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Business for the Arts
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

Provides matching funds up to $5,000 to strengthen sponsorship capacity. Supports sponsorship training, expert mentorship, and peer networking to pursue business-sector sponsorship opportunities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • $ 1,500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
  • 5 employees maximum
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Participation in sponsorship training delivered through monthly webinars
  • Peer-to-peer networking focused on sponsorship development
  • Individualized mentorship sessions to build sponsorship capacity
  • Pursuit of sponsorship opportunities with the business sector

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Incorporated not-for-profit arts organizations
  • Incorporated not-for-profit culture organizations
  • Incorporated not-for-profit heritage organizations
  • Registered charitable organizations offering publicly accessible arts, culture, or heritage programming

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit businesses
  • Unincorporated organizations
  • Organizations not registered with artsvest National
  • Organizations that do not provide publicly accessible arts, culture, or heritage programming, products, or services

Eligible expenses

  • Matching funds used as an incentive to pursue business-sector sponsorship opportunities

Eligible geographic areas

  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Ontario
  • Winnipeg
  • Sudbury
  • Toronto

Additional information

  • Registration in the national artsvest program is required to apply.
  • Selected participants receive support through monthly webinars, peer-to-peer networking, and individualized mentorship.
  • Delivered by a diverse roster of expert mentors.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional. 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 Business / Arts - artsvest Regional?

Provides matching funds up to $5,000 to strengthen sponsorship capacity. Supports sponsorship training, expert mentorship, and peer networking to pursue business-sector sponsorship opportunities.

How much funding can be received?

Business / Arts - artsvest Regional Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional program?

To be eligible for the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional program, you must: Incorporated non-profit or charity Public arts, culture, or heritage programming Registered with artsvest National

What expenses are eligible under Business / Arts - artsvest Regional?

Participation in sponsorship training delivered through monthly webinars Peer-to-peer networking focused on sponsorship development Individualized mentorship sessions to build sponsorship capacity Pursuit of sponsorship opportunities with the business sector

Where is the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional available?

The Business / Arts - artsvest Regional program is available across Canada.

Is the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Business / Arts - artsvest Regional is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional?

Business / Arts - artsvest Regional is funded by Business for the Arts

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