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Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
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
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 46,000
Installation of energy-efficient refrigeration for grocery operations
$ 28,500
Implementation of online ticketing system for local arts festival
$ 37,500
Purchase of accessible digital equipment for community theater
$ 34,000
Development of youth coding workshops with new laptops
$ 41,000
Upgrade of bakery kitchen for increased allergen management
$ 52,000
Expansion of a zero-waste bulk product distribution line
Eligibility
- 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
1
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
2
Confirm the application deadline
- Check with the regional office to confirm the application deadline
- Ensure you prepare your documentation before the cutoff date
3
Prepare your application file
- Complete all required sections of the application package
- Gather and prepare any supporting documents as instructed
4
Validate your application
- Review your application for completeness and accuracy
- Ensure all required documents and information are included
5
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.
Contacts
pch.info-info.pch@canada.ca
819-997-0055
