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St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)
Support for arts and culture in St. Catharines
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 49,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $
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
- 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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP). 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 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