How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development?

Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development is funded by Canadian Heritage

What are Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development's eligibility criterias?

For-profit businesses are not eligible.

Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities

Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Canadian Heritage

Program status

Open

Overview of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 37,500

Purchase of accessible digital equipment for community theater

$ 34,000

Development of youth coding workshops with new laptops

$ 46,000

Installation of energy-efficient refrigeration for grocery operations

$ 28,500

Implementation of online ticketing system for local arts festival

$ 41,000

Upgrade of bakery kitchen for increased allergen management

$ 52,000

Expansion of a zero-waste bulk product distribution line

Eligibility criteria of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development program

The applicant must be a not-for-profit organization incorporated under Canadian federal, provincial, or territorial legislation.
Unincorporated organizations and ad hoc groups from ethnocultural and Indigenous communities are eligible.
Provincial, territorial, or municipal institutions, including agencies and public educational institutions that promote or organize arts presentation activities for the public, may apply.
Indigenous peoples’ institutions and organizations representing Status or Non-Status Indians, Inuit, and Métis are eligible.

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.

How to apply to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development program

Contact the regional office

Contact the nearest regional office of the Department of Canadian Heritage
Verify your organization's eligibility for the program
Request and obtain the official application package

Confirm the application deadline

Check with the regional office to confirm the application deadline
Ensure you prepare your documentation before the cutoff date

Prepare your application file

Complete all required sections of the application package
Gather and prepare any supporting documents as instructed

Validate your application

Review your application for completeness and accuracy
Ensure all required documents and information are included

Submit your application

Submit your completed application and supporting documents to the regional office
Retain a copy for your records

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.