Services
Expertises
Resources
Who we are
Contact us
Closed

St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)

Support for arts and culture in St. Catharines

Offered by
City of St. Catharines
Official source: stcatharines.ca

Source change captured

Funding available
$ 49,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Arts organizations
See full eligibility

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$49,000
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • St. Catharines
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
From $ 30,000 to $ 250,000 in revenue
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
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

Receipt of requests is now closed

Get notified about updates to this grant.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

SCCIP deadlines and support updated

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.

See more

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.

Official source: stcatharines.ca
August 16, 2026

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

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

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

Documents Needed

  • Applicant Information and Authorization Form
  • Financial Information Form
  • Statistical Information Form
  • Board-approved financial statements
  • Letters of support and promotional materials

Selection criteria

  • Community impact
  • Cultural interest
  • Organizational competence / project leadership
  • Marketing and outreach, for festival applications
  • Alignment with SCCIP purpose and priorities

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

culture@stcatharines.ca
905.323.7638

Official sources

stcatharines.ca

Official page

Cultural Investment Program

Program guide

SCCIP Development ProgramsSCCIP Facility Access FundingSCCIP Sustaining Programs

Application form

Applicant Information and Authorization Form - Arts Development ProgramApplicant Information and Authorization Form - PAC Facility Access ProgramApplicant Information and Authorization Form - Sustaining Core ProgramApplicant Information and Authorization Form - Sustaining Festival ProgramApplicant Information and Authorization Form - Sustaining Midsized Program

Supporting document

Sccip Adp Cb Financial 2026Sccip Adp Culture Builds Financial Form 2025Sccip Adp Culture Builds Statistical Form 2025Sccip Festival Financial 2026 FinalSccip Festival Statistical 2026 Final
Add helloDarwin as a preferred source on Google

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)?

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

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