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Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund program?

To be eligible for the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund program, you must: Ontario-based non-profit arts organization Operating for more than 3 years $5M or under in total revenues

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund?

You can contact Cultural Careers Council Ontario.

Q: Where is the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund available?

The Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: February 3, 2026

ON, Canada

Support for organizational change in arts organizations

Grant and Funding

Cultural Careers Council Ontario

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 28, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

$ 5,000,000 maximum revenue

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This program funds organizational change projects for Ontario arts organizations, up to $25,000. It supports both exploration of new directions and implementation of operational change.

Activities funded

Exploring new directions and possibilities for the organization.
Planning substantive operational change within the organization.
Implementing organizational change based on an exploration project or previously piloted activities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,500

Implement a CRM and digital workflows to modernize arts operations

$ 14,800

Explore a shared-services operating model with partner arts organizations

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Be an Ontario-based incorporated non-profit arts or arts service organization (including non-profit artist collectives).
Have been in operation for more than 3 years.
Have total revenues of $5 million or under.

Who is eligible?

Incorporated non-profit arts organizations
Incorporated non-profit arts service organizations
Non-profit artist collectives

Who is not eligible

Organizations not based in Ontario
For-profit organizations
Organizations operating for 3 years or less
Organizations with total revenues over $5 million

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Applicants are notified of funding decisions by the end of December 2024.

Additional information

Applicants will be notified of results by the end of December 2024.
The deadline is yet to be announced.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund. 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.