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Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming
Supports professional arts presentation across Canada
Last Update: June 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund Programming supports existing arts presenters and presenter support organizations across Canada. It helps professional festivals, performing arts series, and related support activities that strengthen artistic experiences and professional development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional arts festivals.
- Performing arts series presenting.
- Activities and services that help arts presenters evolve professionally in their field.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters.
- Existing presenter support organizations.
How to apply
- First-time applicants are encouraged to contact the nearest Department of Canadian Heritage office to verify eligibility.
- Submit the application package electronically to the email address of the nearest office.
- The complete application package may also be mailed, couriered, or hand-delivered to the nearest office.
Additional information
- Special consideration may be given to applications from or supporting Indigenous, Black, racialized, official language minority and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
- Special consideration may also be given to women-led organizations and organizations serving D/deaf people and people living with a disability.
- An organization cannot apply to both the Programming and Development components in the same year for its regular programming activities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Program
What is the Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming?
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund Programming supports existing arts presenters and presenter support organizations across Canada. It helps professional festivals, performing arts series, and related support activities that strengthen artistic experiences and professional development.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming program?
To be eligible for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming program, you must:
Existing professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters may apply.
Existing presenter support organizations may apply.
Applications from or supporting certain equity-deserving communities may receive special consideration.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming?
Professional arts festivals.
Performing arts series presenting.
Activities and services that help arts presenters evolve professionally in their field.
Where is the Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming available?
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming?
Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming is funded by Canadian Heritage