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Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations
Support for equity-led arts training organizations
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program supports professional arts training organizations serving equity groups and emerging artists. It provides up to 100% of eligible expenses per fiscal year for ongoing training activities in the arts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional arts training for emerging artists from equity groups
- Training programs that build artistic leadership and digital capacity
- Special training initiatives with Indigenous, equity, or Canadian Francophonie partners
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Projected budget form
- Audited financial statements for the last three years
- Board list with roles and contact information
- Training program, schedule, syllabus, or curriculum
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit arts organizations
- Equivalent Indigenous institutions in Canada
- Equity-led arts training organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal organizations
- Crown corporations
- Membership-based associations
- Organizations that do not primarily serve equity groups
Eligible expenses
- Artistic and administrative salaries, fees, and benefits
- Curriculum development and training delivery costs
- Student support, travel, marketing, and publicity
- Administrative, facility, maintenance, and office supply costs
- Professional development and Elder fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital infrastructure costs
- Recreational or non-career training
- Training delivered by generative AI
- Professional training related to creative industries
- Expenses incurred before application receipt
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are assessed by a review committee against program criteria.
- Independent experts may also assess relevance, stability, and impact.
- Applicants receive an automatic acknowledgement of receipt.
- Funding decisions are final, and approved projects require a funding agreement.
Additional information
- Funding priorities are Indigenous and equity-led arts training organizations.
- Only one application may be submitted per deadline.
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility before evaluation.
- Funding is issued as a contribution agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations. 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 — Equity Organizations?
This program supports professional arts training organizations serving equity groups and emerging artists. It provides up to 100% of eligible expenses per fiscal year for ongoing training activities in the arts.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations program, you must:
Existing CATF recipient
Canadian not-for-profit arts organization
Equity-led arts training mandate
What expenses are eligible under Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations?
Professional arts training for emerging artists from equity groups
Training programs that build artistic leadership and digital capacity
Special training initiatives with Indigenous, equity, or Canadian Francophonie partners
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at fondsducanpoursecdesarts-canartstrainingfund@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations available?
The Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Arts Training Fund — Equity Organizations is a Grant and Funding