How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $200000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations

Q: What are Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations's eligibility criterias?

Be a non-profit organization, public institution, or Indigenous organization Have existed for at least one year with the primary activity of supporting artistic dissemination in Canada Offer activities and services that support professional artistic dissemination

Last Update: June 27, 2025

Canada

Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism

Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $200,000
Up to 25% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration

Grant Providers

Government of Canada

Status

Closed

Overview of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations program

The Canada Arts Presentation Fund – Presenter Support Organizations sub-component provides up to $100,000 (grants) or $200,000 (contributions) annually to support organizations that strengthen the arts presentation sector through activities such as conferences, workshops, marketing initiatives, and tool development. The program aims to enhance professional development and reinforce Canada’s arts presenting infrastructure by supporting projects that connect and build capacity among arts presenters.

Financing terms and conditions

The total government assistance (federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal) cannot exceed 90% of total project-related costs.
Funding covers up to 25% of eligible expenses per year, up to $100,000 for grants or $200,000 for contributions.
On rare occasions, support may reach up to 50% of eligible expenses for projects in communities with significant barriers, subject to program validation.
The average support generally ranges from 7% to 17% of eligible expenses, depending on the region.

Eligible projects & activities

Organizing contact events for arts presenters.
Hosting arts presenter conferences.
Conducting workshops to strengthen the arts presentation sector.
Implementing block-booking or marketing activities that support Canadian performing arts circuits.
Developing tools aimed at reinforcing Canadian performing arts circuits.

Eligibility criteria of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations program

The applicant must be a not-for-profit organization incorporated under federal, provincial, or territorial legislation, or a provincial, territorial, or municipal institution (including agencies and public educational institutions that organize presentation activities for the public), or an Indigenous institution or organization (Inuit, Métis, First Nations).
The organization must have existed for at least one year.
The applicant's core focus must be the strengthening of arts presentation in Canada.
The organization must offer activities and services that provide arts presenters with access to a variety of artistic choices, provide artists with access to arts presenters (specialized and multidisciplinary), reinforce Canadian arts presentation circuits, and further practical arts presentation knowledge.

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit organizations incorporated under Canadian federal, provincial, or territorial not-for-profit legislation
Provincial, territorial, or municipal institutions, including agencies and public educational institutions that organize presentation activities for the public
Indigenous institutions or organizations (Inuit, Métis, First Nations)

Who is not eligible

For-profit companies (only not-for-profit organizations, certain public institutions, and Indigenous organizations are eligible).
Organizations whose primary activities are not focused on strengthening arts presentation in Canada.

Eligible expenses

Coordination costs for contact events, showcases, and presenter conferences (including hall and venue rentals, registration and materials, artists’ fees, per diems, accommodation, and travel for artists).
Promotion and marketing expenses, including costs for social media activities.
Training and professional development (such as fees for workshop facilitation, mentorship, consultants, research, plus travel, accommodation, and per diems for related business activities).
Administration costs directly related to the project.

Eligible geographic areas

All provinces and territories across Canada.

Eligibility criteria of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations program

Relevance of programming (30%): Clear alignment between the organization’s mandate, proposed activities and services, and the objectives of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF); relevance of activities and services to improving access for arts presenters and artists, reinforcing Canadian presenting circuits, and enhancing practical knowledge.
Impact on activities and services on presenters (40%): Ability to effectively gather knowledge and deliver relevant activities and services based on the needs of arts presenters/stakeholders; positive impact on arts presenters; contribution to the local, regional, and when applicable, national and international support infrastructure for presenter organizations.
Management and financial health (30%): Demonstrated capacity with appropriate financial and human resources, and expertise (including volunteers, board, and staff) to carry out proposed activities; presence of a realistic, balanced budget with diversified funding sources and a strong record of financial performance.

How to apply to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations program

Review guidelines and confirm eligibility

Read the Application Guidelines thoroughly before starting your application
Ensure your organization and project meet the eligibility requirements
Contact the nearest Department of Canadian Heritage office if you are applying for the first time to confirm eligibility

Complete application form

Complete the General Application Form, ensuring all sections are filled
Sign and date the form

Prepare supporting documents

Gather required supporting documents, including budget template, promotional materials, organizational chart, board lists, planning documents, board resolution, CV of executive director, incorporation documents, and recent financial statements
First-time applicants must provide a one-page organizational history and completed form for past activities and results

Assemble application package

Attach all required supporting documents to the completed application form
Ensure the package is complete before proceeding

Submit application package

Submit your application package by one method only (mail, courier, hand-delivery, or email to your regional office)
Applications must be postmarked, hand-delivered, or sent by 11:59 p.m. local time on the deadline date

Await application review

Wait for acknowledgment of receipt within two weeks of submission
If additional information is requested, provide it within five business days

Additional information

The Canada Arts Presentation Fund is highly competitive, and submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
Funding recipients must acknowledge financial support in both English and French in all communications and promotional materials.
If a previously funded project has an outstanding final report, new applications may be rejected.
Organizations must retain records and documents related to the project for five years for potential audits or program evaluations.