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Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels
Supports professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund supports professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters. It provides funding for programming activities, audience development, outreach, partnerships, and professional development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Language Minorities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Presenting professional shows in a performing arts series.
- Organizing professional festivals with multiple performances or events.
- Community engagement and audience outreach activities.
- Professional development and networking activities for arts presenters.
- Partnerships and collaborations with arts or educational organizations.
Documents Needed
- General Application Form
- Budget template: revenues and expenses
- Proposed activities and projected results
- Sample professional artist contract or letter of agreement
- Most recent financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit arts presenter organizations
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal institutions
- Indigenous institutions and organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
- Organizations without a professional arts presentation focus.
- Projects such as book fairs, galas, competitions, receptions, hospitality events, tours, infrastructure projects, deficit reduction plans, feasibility studies, and literary or media arts series.
- Projects already funded under Building Communities through Arts and Heritage.
- Projects focused on Canada Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, or Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebrations.
Eligible expenses
- Artist selection costs, fees, per diems, accommodation, and domestic travel.
- Administrative and presenting salaries or fees.
- Marketing and promotion costs, including social media.
- Venue rental, technical, front-of-house, and administration costs.
- Community engagement, volunteer, training, and professional development costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Book fairs, galas, competitions, receptions, and hospitality.
- Tours, self-presentation, and creation or production activities.
- Infrastructure projects, including specialized equipment purchases.
- Canada Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, and Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebrations.
- Deficit reduction plans, capital projects, feasibility studies, literary reading series, and film, video, or media arts series.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance of programming (30%).
- Impact on audiences, artists, and communities (40%).
- Management and financial health (30%).
How to apply
1
Review guidelines and confirm eligibility
- Read the official Application Guidelines in full
- Contact your nearest Department of Canadian Heritage office to verify organizational and project eligibility
2
Prepare application and documents
- Gather all required supporting documents as listed in the guidelines
- Complete the General Application Form
- Prepare supplementary information (budget template, board resolution, financial statements, etc.)
3
Finalize and review application package
- Sign and date the complete General Application Form
- Verify that all supporting documents are attached
- Ensure the application package is complete and accurate
4
Submit application to regional office
- Submit your application by mail, courier, hand-delivery, or email to the appropriate regional office
- Ensure submission by the deadline (postmark or electronic timestamp must meet requirements)
5
Await application review and follow-up
- Receive acknowledgment of application receipt from the Department of Canadian Heritage
- Provide any additional information if requested within five business days
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- Projects are assessed against program objectives and evaluation criteria.
- Applicants are notified of funding decisions after review.
- Additional information may be requested during assessment.
Additional information
- New questions have been added to the application form to support IDEA.
- The form and supporting documents are sent by email to existing recipients before the deadline.
- New applicants can request the form if needed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels Program
What is the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels?
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund supports professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters. It provides funding for programming activities, audience development, outreach, partnerships, and professional development.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels program?
To be eligible for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels program, you must:
Only not-for-profit, public, or Indigenous organizations are eligible.
The organization must focus on professional arts presentation.
The project must present works from more than one province or territory.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels?
Presenting professional shows in a performing arts series.
Organizing professional festivals with multiple performances or events.
Community engagement and audience outreach activities.
Professional development and networking activities for arts presenters.
Partnerships and collaborations with arts or educational organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at info@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels available?
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels is a Grant and Funding