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Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)
Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
Last Update: April 13, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : May 15, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) provides financial support of up to 100% of eligible expenses for Indigenous and equity groups, and up to 70% for other not-for-profit organizations, to sustain the ongoing operations of Canadian organizations offering professional arts training at the highest standards. Eligible activities include programs directly related to the professional training of artists for national or international careers in a recognized artistic discipline.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : May 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional arts training programs offered by established organizations to prepare artists for national or international careers.
- Specialized arts training initiatives for Indigenous participants to prepare them for professional artistic careers.
- Arts training projects specifically tailored for equity groups, supporting their pathway toward careers in the arts sector.
- Collaborative initiatives in arts training to promote Indigenous peoples, equity groups, or official language minority communities in response to demonstrated needs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations dedicated to professional arts training
- Equivalent Indigenous organizations (serving First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities)
- Equity-focused not-for-profit organizations providing professional arts training to equity groups
Who is not eligible
- Federal government organizations and federal Crown corporations.
- Universities, colleges, and CEGEPs cannot be directly funded by this program.
- Organizations whose primary activity is community, local, recreational, non-professional, or pre-professional arts training.
- Institutions offering arts training through generative artificial intelligence (AI).
- Organizations delivering professional arts training directly linked to the creative and cultural industries.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for artists and administrative staff.
- Costs related to curriculum development and instructional delivery methods.
- Student or participant support expenses.
- Audition and admission fees.
- Travel expenses, not exceeding government business travel rates.
- Marketing and advertising costs.
- Fundraising activity costs.
- Administrative expenses.
- Facility costs, such as rent or mortgage.
- Maintenance expenses and office supplies.
- Professional development costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories in Canada
Additional information
- The program gives funding priority to Indigenous and equity groups within the arts sector.
- The application deadline is May 15; if the date falls on a weekend or holiday, it is postponed to the next business day.
- You may only submit one application per deadline for this program.
- Funding decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)?
The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) provides financial support of up to 100% of eligible expenses for Indigenous and equity groups, and up to 70% for other not-for-profit organizations, to sustain the ongoing operations of Canadian organizations offering professional arts training at the highest standards. Eligible activities include programs directly related to the professional training of artists for national or international careers in a recognized artistic discipline.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) program?
To be eligible for the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) program, you must:
Must be a Canadian not-for-profit arts organization or an equivalent Indigenous organization.
Main mission or integrated program is professional arts training.
Federal departments and agencies are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)?
Professional arts training programs offered by established organizations to prepare artists for national or international careers.
Specialized arts training initiatives for Indigenous participants to prepare them for professional artistic careers.
Arts training projects specifically tailored for equity groups, supporting their pathway toward careers in the arts sector.
Collaborative initiatives in arts training to promote Indigenous peoples, equity groups, or official language minority communities in response to demonstrated needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at fondsducanpoursecdesarts-canartstrainingfund@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) available?
The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) program is available across Canada.