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SCCIP Sustaining Programs
Funding for established St. Catharines arts organizations
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Sustaining funding supports established arts organizations and festivals in St. Catharines. It helps cover professional arts programming, organizational capacity, and festival activities, with application materials and funding levels varying by program stream.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible 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
- General public
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional arts programming and artistic work
- Regular, ongoing cultural activities and services
- Festival programming with a significant St. Catharines component
- Public cultural activities that support community access and participation
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information and Authorization Form
- Financial Information Form
- Statistical Information Form
- Most recent financial statements
- Board-approved annual report or AGM minutes
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional non-profit arts organizations
- Professional festivals
- St. Catharines-based organizations
- Federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not based in St. Catharines
- Applicants that do not operate on a not-for-profit basis
- Organizations without the required incorporation status
- Festival fundraisers
Eligible expenses
- Professional artist fees and service provider fees
- Festival-related and arts programming costs
- Organizational planning and promotional materials
- Additional festival-related investment costs, where applicable
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Catharines, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Community impact
- Organizational competence
- Cultural interest
- Activities and services
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact staff
- Reach out to Cultural Services staff before applying to review the program details and eligibility requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Complete the required forms and gather supporting organizational, financial, board, and promotional documents.
- Include additional planning documents if relevant.
- Step 3: Apply online
- Complete the online application form.
- Review the terms of funding, enter organizational information, and upload the supporting documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Cultural Services staff.
- Applicants must contact staff before applying to confirm program details and eligibility.
- A signed authorization form is required to confirm the application terms and information provided.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report with final financial and statistical information.
Additional information
- Successful applicants must submit a final report.
- Applicants with previous-year funding may be exempt from the final report requirement, pending review.
- Organizations with a deficit over 10% may need a deficit reduction plan.
- Failure to submit required reports can affect future funding eligibility.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SCCIP Sustaining Programs Program
What is the SCCIP Sustaining Programs?
Sustaining funding supports established arts organizations and festivals in St. Catharines. It helps cover professional arts programming, organizational capacity, and festival activities, with application materials and funding levels varying by program stream.
Who is eligible for the SCCIP Sustaining Programs program?
To be eligible for the SCCIP Sustaining Programs program, you must:
St. Catharines-based arts organization or festival
Not-for-profit status required
Meets staffing and revenue thresholds
What expenses are eligible under SCCIP Sustaining Programs?
Professional arts programming and artistic work
Regular, ongoing cultural activities and services
Festival programming with a significant St. Catharines component
Public cultural activities that support community access and participation
Who can I contact for more information about the SCCIP Sustaining Programs?
You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at culture@stcatharines.ca or by phone at 905.323.7638.
Where is the SCCIP Sustaining Programs available?
The SCCIP Sustaining Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the SCCIP Sustaining Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SCCIP Sustaining Programs is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the SCCIP Sustaining Programs?
SCCIP Sustaining Programs is funded by City of St. Catharines