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Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations
Funding for professional arts presentation venues
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 12, 2022
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 25% of eligible costs for professional arts presentation organizations. It supports operating costs for presentation venues and related programming by professional arts presenters.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 12, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating a professional arts presentation venue.
- Providing presentation space for live performing arts.
- Maintaining continuity of venue operations during the funding period.
Documents Needed
- Application and attestation form
- Two years of financial statements for comparison
- Board resolution authorizing the application
- Recent financial statements
- Supporting documents and additional information requested by the program
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial or municipal institutions
- Indigenous institutions and organizations
- Unincorporated organizations or ad hoc groups from ethnocultural or Indigenous communities
Who is not eligible
- Commercial spaces and venues
- Individuals
- Partnerships
- Organizations already supported through MFESI
Eligible expenses
- Venue operating costs such as rent or mortgage, utilities, maintenance, insurance and property taxes.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already covered by other Government of Canada programs
- Programming, marketing and administration costs
- Capital items and renovations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s objective and the organization’s mandate
- Measured impact on audiences, artists and communities
- Management capacity and financial health
- Variety of programming and community engagement
- Regional priority within available funding
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Read the funding parameters and application guidelines in full.
- Step 2: Request application package
- Contact the nearest Canadian Heritage regional office to ask questions and obtain the application package.
- Step 3: Complete application materials
- Fill out the application and attestation form.
- Prepare the required financial statements and supporting information.
- Step 4: Submit by email
- Send the complete application package by email to the nearest Canadian Heritage regional office.
- Step 5: Wait for decision
- The program will notify applicants of its decision after assessment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- Program advisors may request additional information to complete the assessment.
- Applicants are normally notified of a decision within 16 weeks of receiving a complete application.
- Funding and eligibility decisions are final.
- If approved, funding is provided as a grant or contribution under program conditions, and audits may occur.
Additional information
- Applicants may be asked for additional information or documents during assessment.
- Only complete applications will be accepted.
- Funding decisions and eligibility determinations are final.
- Funding may be provided as a grant or as a contribution.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations Program
What is the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations?
This program provides up to 25% of eligible costs for professional arts presentation organizations. It supports operating costs for presentation venues and related programming by professional arts presenters.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations program, you must:
Not-for-profit or public institution
Owns or operates a venue
Shows major revenue loss and financial need
What expenses are eligible under Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations?
Operating a professional arts presentation venue.
Providing presentation space for live performing arts.
Maintaining continuity of venue operations during the funding period.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at info@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations available?
The Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations is a Grant and Funding