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Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund

Q: Who is eligible for the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund program?

To be eligible for the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund program, you must: Open to organizations based in Toronto focusing on organizational development and innovation

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund?

You can contact The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation by email at hdunford@metcalffoundation.com.

Q: Where is the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund available?

The Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Toronto, Quebec, Canada

Supports organizational development and innovation in the arts sector in Toronto

Grant and Funding

The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation

Overview

The Strategic Experimentation Fund provides organizations with a maximum of $40,000 to pursue innovative organizational projects. Its goal is to support strategic approaches to capacity building, problem solving, and audience development in the arts sector, focusing on iterative experimentation and research activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 40,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Toronto
Quebec

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

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Designing and executing organizational experiments and pilot projects
Research and data collection to evaluate new approaches
Capacity building activities related to artistic, administrative, or audience engagement functions

Examples of admissible projects:

Implementing new audio-visual technology to boost audience experience

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Arts organizations based in Toronto
Organizations with a focus on artistic, administrative, or audience engagement development

Eligible geographic areas

Toronto

Selection criteria

Potential for organizational impact and sector innovation
Feasibility of proposed activities
Alignment with organizational strategic needs
Demonstrated capacity to implement the project

How to apply

Prepare a comprehensive project proposal outlining objectives and activitiesGather supporting documents, including project descriptions and budget estimatesEmail all application materials as a single PDF file to hdunford@metcalffoundation.com

Contacts

hdunford@metcalffoundation.com

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation 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.