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Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 49,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports arts and cultural organizations in St. Catharines through funding for development, sustaining, and facility access needs. Facility Access Funding covers a portion of costs for presenting artistic work at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in downtown St. Catharines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- St. Catharines
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 30,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Producing or presenting events at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed Terms and Conditions
- Final report after completion
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Niagara-based professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations
- Arts organizations of all sizes
- Not-for-profit arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Social service, religious, and sports organizations
- Educational institutions
- City departments, boards, commissions, and advisory committees
- Organizations seeking retroactive funding
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with presenting artistic work at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive funding.
- City departments, boards, commissions, and City programs or projects.
- Social service, religious, sports, educational, club, and community centre organizations or programs.
- Conferences, conventions, banquets, scholarships, prizes, donations, uniforms, personal equipment, and deficit reduction.
- Political or religious projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Catharines
- Niagara region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed under the SCCIP Policy.
- Review committees assess applications and make funding recommendations.
- Recommendations are approved by the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and City Council.
- Applicants must sign Terms and Conditions if approved.
Additional information
- Applicants should contact City staff before applying.
- Applications must include signed Terms and Conditions.
- Funding decisions follow the SCCIP Policy.
- Successful applicants must submit reports after project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SCCIP Facility Access Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SCCIP Facility Access Funding. 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 Facility Access Funding?
This program supports arts and cultural organizations in St. Catharines through funding for development, sustaining, and facility access needs. Facility Access Funding covers a portion of costs for presenting artistic work at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in downtown St. Catharines.
How much funding can be received?
SCCIP Facility Access Funding Funds up to $49,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SCCIP Facility Access Funding program?
To be eligible for the SCCIP Facility Access Funding program, you must:
Active in St. Catharines
Public programming city-wide
Diversified revenue base
What expenses are eligible under SCCIP Facility Access Funding?
Producing or presenting events at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
Who can I contact for more information about the SCCIP Facility Access Funding?
You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at culture@stcatharines.ca or by phone at 905.688.5600.
Where is the SCCIP Facility Access Funding available?
The SCCIP Facility Access Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the SCCIP Facility Access Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SCCIP Facility Access Funding is a Grant and Funding