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St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)
Support for arts and culture in St. Catharines
Latest source updateLast Update: August 16, 2026Latest change: The SCCIP page now says applications open 4–6 weeks before deadline, adds Application Assistance, and expands the Sept. 17 intake to include Individual Artist Micro Grant and PAC Facility Access Funding applications.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 16, 2026
Latest change: The SCCIP page now says applications open 4–6 weeks before deadline, adds Application Assistance, and expands the Sept. 17 intake to include Individual Artist Micro Grant and PAC Facility Access Funding applications.
SCCIP deadlines and support updated
The SCCIP page now says online applications typically open four to six weeks before the deadline instead of six to eight weeks, and the Sept. 17 deadline now also accepts Individual Artist Micro Grant and PAC Facility Access Funding applications. It also adds Application Assistance for applicants who are Deaf or have a disability, with up to $500 per fiscal year for grant application support and up to $150 per final report, requested at least four weeks before the deadline by emailing culture@stcatharines.ca.
Funding available
$ 49,000
Deadline
September 17, 2026
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Municipal cultural funding for arts and culture in St. Catharines. Supports sustaining, development, and facility access projects, with a maximum of $400,000 in the 2025 program budget.
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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
- Maximum amount : 49,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- St. Catharines
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- From $ 30,000 to $ 250,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Arts and cultural programming in St. Catharines
- New artistic work and community-engaged arts projects
- Public events and community art experiences
- Producing or presenting events at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information and Authorization Form
- Financial Information Form
- Statistical Information Form
- Board-approved financial statements
- Letters of support and promotional materials
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations
- Artists and artist ad hoc groups
- Non-profit organizations
- Festival producers
Who is not eligible
- Civic departments and City programs
- Educational institutions
- Social service, religious, or sports organizations
- Club or community centre programs
- Projects that are political or religious in nature
Eligible expenses
- Costs tied to presenting or producing eligible arts and cultural activities
- Facility access costs at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
- Equipment and small capital costs, when directly linked to program priorities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive funding
- Deficit reduction
- Scholarships, prizes and awards
- Donations or waived fees and charges
- Political, religious, civic, social service, sports, school, club, or banquet-related activities
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Catharines
- Niagara Region, for some festival and artist opportunities
Selection criteria
- Community impact
- Cultural interest
- Organizational competence / project leadership
- Marketing and outreach, for festival applications
- Alignment with SCCIP purpose and priorities
How to apply
- Contact Cultural Services staff before applying to review the program details and eligibility requirements
- Prepare the supporting documents required as part of the online application
- Apply online, review the terms of funding, answer the application questions, and upload the supporting documents listed above
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed under the SCCIP Policy and stream-specific criteria.
- Review committees assess eligible applications and make funding recommendations.
- Recommendations go to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and then City Council for final approval.
- Successful applicants must follow the terms and conditions of the application.
- Final reporting is required after funding is received.
Additional information
- Applicants are asked to contact City staff before applying.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report.
- Repeat applicants must show organizational evolution or growth.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) Program
What is the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)?
Municipal cultural funding for arts and culture in St. Catharines. Supports sustaining, development, and facility access projects, with a maximum of $400,000 in the 2025 program budget.
How much funding can be received?
St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) Funds up to $49,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) program?
To be eligible for the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) program, you must:
Active in St. Catharines
Open to the public
Diversified revenue base
What expenses are eligible under St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)?
Arts and cultural programming in St. Catharines
New artistic work and community-engaged arts projects
Public events and community art experiences
Producing or presenting events at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Who can I contact for more information about the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)?
You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at culture@stcatharines.ca or by phone at 905.323.7638.
Where is the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) available?
The St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) is a Grant and Funding