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Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Multi-year support for public-facing arts organizations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This 4-year core funding supports Canadian arts organizations that nurture artistic practice and strengthen connections between artists and the public. It can provide up to 50% of average annual revenues from the last 3 years for artistic programming, public outreach, and support to artistic practice and the Canadian arts sector.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 75,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing and promoting artistic programming
- Building public outreach
- Supporting artistic practice, other art forms, and the Canadian arts sector
Documents Needed
- Completed Appendices document
- CADAC data and recent financial statements
- At least 1 item of support material from recent programming
- Most recent Respectful Workplace/Anti-Harassment Policy
- Translation of the application if required, and a deficit reduction plan if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artistic organizations
- Canadian not-for-profit arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not incorporated not-for-profit arts organizations
- Organizations that already hold another Canada Council core grant at the same time
- Organizations holding both a core grant and a composite grant
Eligible expenses
- All expenses related to eligible activities.
- Eligible translation expenses, when claimed with the required reimbursement form and translator’s invoice.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities already funded by another Canada Council program
- Activities on the Canada Council’s general list of ineligible activities
- Translation completed internally by the organization’s employees
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a peer assessment committee.
- Results are usually communicated within 8 months of the application deadline.
- If approved, the organization must complete the Grant Acceptance Form before receiving the first payment.
- Successful recipients must submit reports, including CADAC data and financial statements.
- Detailed follow-up requirements are provided in the result letter.
Additional information
- This is a core multi-year program covering 4 fiscal years.
- An organization can hold only 1 core grant at a time from any Canada Council program and cannot hold both a core grant and a composite grant.
- Translation requirements do not apply to literature and theatre organizations.
- Application assistance is available for eligible applicants facing disability, language, geographic or cultural barriers.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts. 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 Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts?
This 4-year core funding supports Canadian arts organizations that nurture artistic practice and strengthen connections between artists and the public. It can provide up to 50% of average annual revenues from the last 3 years for artistic programming, public outreach, and support to artistic practice and the Canadian arts sector.
How much funding can be received?
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts program?
To be eligible for the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts program, you must:
Canadian incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
Professional staff and 5 years of public programming
Current core recipient or prior Canada Council funding
What expenses are eligible under Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts?
Developing and promoting artistic programming
Building public outreach
Supporting artistic practice, other art forms, and the Canadian arts sector
Who can I contact for more information about the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts available?
The Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts program is available across Canada.
Is the Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts is a Grant and Funding