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CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)
Operating support for Kingston arts organizations
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 65,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 26, 2026
- Closing date : May 7, 2026
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Annual operating support for non-profit arts organizations in Kingston. Funding ranges from $10,000 to $65,000 for operations, programs, and services, with applications assessed on artistic, financial, and governance criteria.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 65,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 26, 2026
- Closing date : May 7, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operation of a non-profit arts organization
- Delivery of arts programs and services
- Annual programming for Kingston audiences and communities
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
- Budget form
- Statistics form
- Programming form
- Board and staff lists
- Year-end financial statements
- Five pieces of supplementary material
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit arts organizations
- Professional, semi-professional, and emerging arts organizations
- Arts organizations in Kingston
Who is not eligible
- Commercial, for-profit businesses
- Organizations without an arts mandate
- Organizations focused on fundraising, religion, or political causes
- Organizations already funded by the City of Kingston through other sources
- Organizations whose main focus is arts festivals
Eligible expenses
- General operating costs for the organization’s operations, programs, and services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major capital purchases or renovations
- Activities that benefit a for-profit venture or partner
- Fundraising or covering existing deficits
- Programs or services aligned with a political party or religious group
Eligible geographic areas
- Kingston, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by a jury of artists and arts professionals
- Applications are scored on five assessment criteria, each on a 1 to 5 scale
- Results are expected on July 8, 2026
- Successful applicants enter into a contract with the Kingston Arts Council
- All funding decisions are final
Additional information
- First-time applicants must book a consultation with KAC staff before April 23, 2026.
- Accessibility accommodations and alternate submission methods may be requested.
- AI may be used for written materials, but AI-generated supplementary media is prohibited.
- Successful applicants enter into a contract with the Kingston Arts Council.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts 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 CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)?
Annual operating support for non-profit arts organizations in Kingston. Funding ranges from $10,000 to $65,000 for operations, programs, and services, with applications assessed on artistic, financial, and governance criteria.
How much funding can be received?
CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund) Funds up to $65,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 7, 2026.
Who is eligible for the CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund) program?
To be eligible for the CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund) program, you must:
Incorporated non-profit arts organization
Based and active in Kingston
At least two years of arts programming
What expenses are eligible under CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)?
Operation of a non-profit arts organization
Delivery of arts programs and services
Annual programming for Kingston audiences and communities
Who can I contact for more information about the CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)?
You can contact Kingston Arts Council (KAC) by email at grants@artskingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-2787.
Where is the CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund) available?
The CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund) program is available the province of Ontario.