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Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Catalyst and Transformation Fund supports creative sector organizations working through restructuring, mergers, partnerships, hibernation, or wind-downs. It offers up to $10,000 for exploration and up to $20,000 for implementation, including support for expert guidance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Exploring organizational restructuring options.
- Implementing mergers or strategic partnerships.
- Preparing for closure or wind-down.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Toronto-based incorporated non-profit arts organizations.
- Toronto-based incorporated arts service organizations.
- Incorporated artist collectives operating on a non-profit basis.
- Small commercial arts businesses, including book and magazine publishing, film, music, video gaming, and digital media production.
Eligible expenses
- Expert support for restructuring or transition work, such as legal, accounting, and HR advice.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto, Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Need for substantive structural change.
- Stage of the organization’s transition, including exploration, merger planning, or final closure.
- Fit with the fund’s focus on creative sector transformation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Send an expression of interest
- Email Karen Ennis, WorkInCulture’s General Manager and Fund Administrator.
- Step 2: Eligibility review
- The fund administrator will assess whether your organization is eligible.
- The review will also determine whether the initiative can be supported through one or both program phases.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants first send an expression of interest by email.
- The fund administrator reviews eligibility and assesses whether the fund can support the initiative.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Catalyst and Transformation Fund Program
What is the Catalyst and Transformation Fund?
The Catalyst and Transformation Fund supports creative sector organizations working through restructuring, mergers, partnerships, hibernation, or wind-downs. It offers up to $10,000 for exploration and up to $20,000 for implementation, including support for expert guidance.
How much funding can be received?
Catalyst and Transformation Fund Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Catalyst and Transformation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Catalyst and Transformation Fund program, you must:
Toronto-based organization or business
Operating for more than 3 years
Considering structural change or closure
What expenses are eligible under Catalyst and Transformation Fund?
Exploring organizational restructuring options.
Implementing mergers or strategic partnerships.
Preparing for closure or wind-down.
Who can I contact for more information about the Catalyst and Transformation Fund?
You can contact Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC) by email at karenennis@workinculture.ca.
Where is the Catalyst and Transformation Fund available?
The Catalyst and Transformation Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Catalyst and Transformation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Catalyst and Transformation Fund is a Other Support