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Culture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 28, 2026
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Culture Funding - Arts funding program from the City of Ottawa provides grants of up to $10,000 to support the creation, production, presentation, and dissemination of literary, performing, visual, and media arts, including independent film and video. Eligible activities include projects and initiatives carried out by professional collectives or not-for-profit organizations aimed at fostering Ottawa’s artistic and cultural development.
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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
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 28, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation, production, presentation, or dissemination of literary, performing, visual, and media arts projects.
- Development and presentation of independent film and video works.
- Organization of arts events and festivals celebrating various artistic disciplines.
- Provision of professional arts training or arts education initiatives.
- Execution of community-based artistic activities aimed at engaging local residents in the arts.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artistic organizations established as non-profit associations
- Collectives of professional artists not established as a company
- Non-artistic non-profit organizations in partnership with a professional artistic organization or a professional artist
- Professional organizations for the distribution of literature, publishers of books and magazines
- Choirs, musical groups, orchestras, ensembles, theater troupes, dance troupes, professional opera and musical theater companies
- Public galleries, self-managed artist centers, film or video organizations or festivals, collectives of artists or curators
- Professional artistic service organizations and artistic installations
Who is not eligible
- Government agencies and for-profit organizations.
- Organizations whose activities fall under other government departments, such as school boards, hospitals, universities, social services, military programs, or business improvement associations.
- Political parties.
- Organizations whose main purpose is fundraising for third parties.
- Organizations whose activities are solely for their membership or require participation in religious activities.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and contracts for artists, instructors, or educators engaged in arts activities.
- Technical support and services directly related to the project (such as production costs).
- Promotional and marketing costs for artistic programming, events, or festivals.
- Expenses for the presentation, dissemination, exhibition, or production of artistic works.
- Support services for the development and delivery of arts training and education.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Ottawa
- Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
- Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through the online portal by 4 pm on the deadline date; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Grant writing assistance and accessibility accommodations are available by advance request.
- Submission of support materials (up to 6 samples) is required, with strict file format and upload guidelines.
- Applicants must submit a final report on awarded funding to remain eligible for future grants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Culture Funding - Arts funding program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Culture Funding - Arts funding program. 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 Culture Funding - Arts funding program?
The Culture Funding - Arts funding program from the City of Ottawa provides grants of up to $10,000 to support the creation, production, presentation, and dissemination of literary, performing, visual, and media arts, including independent film and video. Eligible activities include projects and initiatives carried out by professional collectives or not-for-profit organizations aimed at fostering Ottawa’s artistic and cultural development.
How much funding can be received?
Culture Funding - Arts funding program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Culture Funding - Arts funding program program?
To be eligible for the Culture Funding - Arts funding program program, you must:
Must be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
Office or official mailing address within Ottawa, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, or Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation
Led by arts professionals
What expenses are eligible under Culture Funding - Arts funding program?
Creation, production, presentation, or dissemination of literary, performing, visual, and media arts projects.
Development and presentation of independent film and video works.
Organization of arts events and festivals celebrating various artistic disciplines.
Provision of professional arts training or arts education initiatives.
Execution of community-based artistic activities aimed at engaging local residents in the arts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Culture Funding - Arts funding program?
You can contact City of Ottawa by email at infoculture@ottawa.ca.
Where is the Culture Funding - Arts funding program available?
The Culture Funding - Arts funding program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Culture Funding - Arts funding program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Culture Funding - Arts funding program is a Grant and Funding