Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 6, 2025
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The program recognizes innovative partnerships and outstanding leaders in arts and culture across Canada. Award recipients receive between $5,000 and $25,000 to be directed to an arts organization of their choice, depending on the category.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 6, 2025
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of business and arts partnerships.
- Recognition of volunteer leadership in the arts.
- Recognition of arts leadership and sector-building contributions.
- Recognition of community impact through arts-business collaboration.
Documents Needed
- Nomination letter
- Bio or CV
- Headshot and up to five photos
- Letters of endorsement
- Company profile or organization profile, depending on the award
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit arts organizations
- Canadian companies
- Arts administrators, artists, business professionals, and young leaders, depending on the category
Eligible expenses
- Cash awards directed to an arts organization of the recipient’s choice.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a national selection committee of arts and business leaders.
- Recipients are selected after review of the nominations.
- Selected nominees are notified by official confirmation letter.
Additional information
- Recipients are eligible to win only once.
- Some awards allow self-nomination.
- Up to three endorsement letters may be submitted.
- Nominees are reviewed by a national selection committee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business / Arts Awards Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Business / Arts Awards. 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 Awards?
The program recognizes innovative partnerships and outstanding leaders in arts and culture across Canada. Award recipients receive between $5,000 and $25,000 to be directed to an arts organization of their choice, depending on the category.
How much funding can be received?
Business / Arts Awards Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Business / Arts Awards program?
To be eligible for the Business / Arts Awards program, you must:
Canadian nominee
Eligible nominator required
Category-specific support materials
What expenses are eligible under Business / Arts Awards?
Recognition of business and arts partnerships.
Recognition of volunteer leadership in the arts.
Recognition of arts leadership and sector-building contributions.
Recognition of community impact through arts-business collaboration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Business / Arts Awards?
You can contact Business for the Arts by email at info@businessforthearts.org.
Where is the Business / Arts Awards available?
The Business / Arts Awards program is available across Canada.