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Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
Last Update: June 11, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
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
- Canada
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.
Official resources
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development Program
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 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, Government of Canada