Closed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Funding for organizational change in Ontario arts
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund supports Ontario arts organizations in planning and implementing meaningful operational change. It offers up to $15,000 for exploration projects and up to $25,000 for implementation projects.
/100
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
- Exploration projects to investigate new directions and possibilities for the organization.
- Implementation projects to carry out organizational change, including work built on an exploration project or previously piloted activities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit arts organizations
- Incorporated non-profit arts service organizations
- Artist collectives operating on a non-profit basis
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified of the results by the end of December 2024.
Additional information
- The program supports organizational change in two phases: exploration and implementation.
- Applicants will be notified of results by the end of December 2024.
- The application deadline has not yet been 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?
The Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund supports Ontario arts organizations in planning and implementing meaningful operational change. It offers up to $15,000 for exploration projects and up to $25,000 for implementation projects.
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:
Incorporated non-profit arts organization
Based in Ontario
Operating for over 3 years
What expenses are eligible under Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund?
Exploration projects to investigate new directions and possibilities for the organization.
Implementation projects to carry out organizational change, including work built 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 (WIC).
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