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Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Outaouais, Canada
Overview
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development stream offers financial support to foster the growth of arts presenters and support organizations, especially in underserved communities or artistic practices. The program is open to a range of applicants, including not-for-profit and unincorporated organizations, ad hoc groups, and Indigenous and ethnocultural institutions, to support eligible activities such as the presentation and promotion of arts and cultural events; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Outaouais
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for the emergence of arts presenters in under-served communities or artistic practices.
- Development and establishment of presenter-support organizations within racialized and Indigenous communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations incorporated under federal, provincial, or territorial legislation
- Unincorporated organizations and ad hoc groups from ethnocultural and Indigenous communities
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal institutions, including agencies and public educational institutions that organize public presentation activities
- Indigenous peoples’ institutions
- Status or Non-Status Indians, Inuit, and Métis organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations across all Canadian provinces and territories.
Additional information
- Information regarding the application deadline must be obtained directly from the nearest regional office of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
- The eligibility criteria have been expanded to include unincorporated organizations and ad hoc groups from racialized and Indigenous communities.
- Guides are available on the public acknowledgement of financial support from Canadian Heritage.
- Applicants are encouraged to report any fraud or abuse related to the funding program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development. 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 Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development?
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development stream offers financial support to foster the growth of arts presenters and support organizations, especially in underserved communities or artistic practices. The program is open to a range of applicants, including not-for-profit and unincorporated organizations, ad hoc groups, and Indigenous and ethnocultural institutions, to support eligible activities such as the presentation and promotion of arts and cultural events; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
Who is eligible for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development program?
To be eligible for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development program, you must:
For-profit businesses are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development?
Support for the emergence of arts presenters in under-served communities or artistic practices.
Development and establishment of presenter-support organizations within racialized and Indigenous communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at pch.info-info.pch@canada.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development available?
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development?
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development is funded by Canadian Heritage (PCH)