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SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)
Funding for local arts and community cultural projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Location
St. Catharines, Centre-du-Québec, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $3,000 for selected applicants in the Arts Development and Culture Builds Community streams. It supports arts and cultural projects, new artistic work, community-engaged activities, and public cultural events in St. Catharines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- St. Catharines
- Centre-du-Québec
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts creation and cultural activities.
- Community art experiences and neighbourhood cultural activities.
- Creation of new artistic work.
- Public events and community-engaged arts activities.
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information and Authorization Form with original signatures
- Completed Financial Information Form
- Two letters of support
- Sample promotional materials from past events
- Optional project planning documents or examples of artistic work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations
- Artist ad hoc groups and collectives
- Non-profit organizations
- Individual artists
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and small capital costs directly tied to program priorities.
- Costs related to creating new artistic work or delivering community arts activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Catharines
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by Cultural Services staff.
- Applicants must review the terms of funding in the online application.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report after the project is completed.
- Failure to submit required reports can affect future eligibility.
Additional information
- Before applying, applicants must contact Cultural Services staff.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report.
- Grant recipients must keep receipts for funded expenditures.
- Repeat applicants must show organizational growth or innovation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment 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 SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)?
This program offers up to $3,000 for selected applicants in the Arts Development and Culture Builds Community streams. It supports arts and cultural projects, new artistic work, community-engaged activities, and public cultural events in St. Catharines.
Who is eligible for the SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program) program?
To be eligible for the SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program) program, you must:
Active in St. Catharines
Public programming or services
Diversified revenue base
What expenses are eligible under SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)?
Arts creation and cultural activities.
Community art experiences and neighbourhood cultural activities.
Creation of new artistic work.
Public events and community-engaged arts activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)?
You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at culture@stcatharines.ca or by phone at 905.323.7638.
Where is the SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program) available?
The SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program) program is available Centre-du-Québec, Ontario.
Is the SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)?
SCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program) is funded by City of St. Catharines