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Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships
Supports paid performing arts internships in Ontario
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports paid performing arts internships in Ontario. Funding covers an intern’s salary and statutory benefits up to $40,000 for a full-time, 10-month internship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Paid internships in artistic, administrative, and production roles.
- Mentored training and professional development in the performing arts.
- Internships that build leadership, skills, and sector experience.
Documents Needed
- Metcalf application cover sheet
- Statements from the intern and mentor
- Application text, including work plan and bios
- Internship budget and organization operating budget
- Intern’s résumé and audited financial statements
- Video submission with a downloadable link or attachment
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional theatre organizations
- Professional dance organizations
- Professional music organizations
- Professional opera organizations
- Performing arts creation, production, festival, training, and service organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Ontario
- Organizations without charitable registration
- Applicants in visual arts, media arts, writing, or museums
- Performers applying as individuals
- Co-op or degree-based internship projects
Eligible expenses
- Intern salary
- Statutory benefits, including CPP and EI
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Mentoring costs or fees
- Administrative overhead
- Co-op work terms or other degree-related internship components
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Strong match between the intern and mentor or host organization.
- Meaningful career development for the intern.
- Evidence of increased responsibility during the internship.
- Strong professional development opportunities that complement the work plan.
- Meaningful learning opportunities for part-time or shorter internships.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program resources
- Read the guidelines and FAQs.
- Review available video submission pointers and information session resources.
- Step 2: Contact program staff
- Reach out in advance if you have clarifying questions.
- First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a meeting.
- Step 3: Prepare the application package
- Complete the cover sheet, written statements, application text, budgets, video submission, and additional information.
- Prepare one PDF file with all written materials.
- Step 4: Submit by email
- Email the PDF file and the downloadable video link or attachment to the program email address.
- Submit before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Metcalf board and staff, with help from an advisory panel.
- Funding decisions are made by the Metcalf board.
- Decisions are final.
- Only complete applications received on time are considered.
Additional information
- Organizations may apply individually or in partnership with other organizations.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact program staff in advance for clarifying questions.
- First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an advance meeting.
- Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships Program
What is the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships?
Supports paid performing arts internships in Ontario. Funding covers an intern’s salary and statutory benefits up to $40,000 for a full-time, 10-month internship.
How much funding can be received?
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships program?
To be eligible for the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships program, you must:
Ontario-based performing arts organization
Three years of history
Valid charitable registration
What expenses are eligible under Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships?
Paid internships in artistic, administrative, and production roles.
Mentored training and professional development in the performing arts.
Internships that build leadership, skills, and sector experience.
Who can I contact for more information about the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships?
You can contact The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation by email at hdunford@metcalffoundation.com.
Where is the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships available?
The Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Internships is a Grant and Funding