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Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund

Support for organizational change in arts organizations
Cultural Careers Council Ontario
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 28, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

Eligibility

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 geographic areas

  • Ontario

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.

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.

What is the Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund?

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.

How much funding can be received?

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

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

What expenses are eligible under Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund?

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.

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

You can contact Cultural Careers Council Ontario.

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

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

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

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

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