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Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Sponsorship capacity-building for cultural organizations
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Sudbury, Toronto, Winnipeg, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
artsvest Regional supports arts, culture, and heritage organizations through sponsorship capacity-building and regional matching funds. It includes training, mentorship, and peer networking, with matching funds for new 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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Sudbury, Toronto, Winnipeg
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
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
- Sponsorship training through webinars
- Peer networking with other organizations
- One-on-one mentorship sessions
- Building sponsorship capacity with private sector partners
Official resources
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
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
Selection criteria
- Need for and commitment to artsvest training.
- Commitment to serving rural, remote, under-resourced, and/or equity-seeking communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Register online
- Complete the online registration form with basic organization details.
- Provide your training needs or interests.
- Step 2: Submit your registration
- Send the completed form through the online registration process.
- Register early to join upcoming monthly intake cycles.
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
What is the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional?
artsvest Regional supports arts, culture, and heritage organizations through sponsorship capacity-building and regional matching funds. It includes training, mentorship, and peer networking, with matching funds for new 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?
Sponsorship training through webinars
Peer networking with other organizations
One-on-one mentorship sessions
Building sponsorship capacity with private sector partners
Where is the Business / Arts - artsvest Regional available?
The Business / Arts - artsvest Regional program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan.
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