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Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities
Multi-year support for multiple, large or complex arts projects.
Last Update: April 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 21, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Provide multi-year activity support for Canadian artists, arts and cultural workers, artistic groups and organizations to carry out multiple, large or complex projects, for a period of up to 3 years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 21, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Research
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artistic creation and production
- Residencies
- Artistic or sector-based research
- Publishing literary books and magazines by Canadian writers
- Knowledge-sharing events or forums
- Organizational development and professional training
- Presentation to the public
- Audience and market development in Canada and abroad
Documents Needed
- Examples of previous, in-progress, or proposed work
- Bibliographies, executive summaries, or relevant report recommendations
- Biographies of collaborators or partners
- Information about host organizations, if any
- Co-production or partnership agreements, if any
- Letters of support showing community collaboration, if any
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian artists and arts workers
- Artistic groups and organizations
- Canadian publishers of literary books and magazines
- Arts supporting and presenting organizations
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts and culture applicants
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that currently receive a core grant
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and compensation for funded activities
- Honoraria for Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Equipment purchases directly tied to the activity, up to 15% of the requested grant amount
- Safety-related costs, child or dependent care, and public accessibility expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already covered by another Canada Council grant
- Ongoing operating expenses not tied to the funded activity
- Capital costs for buying or renovating a building, or operating and maintenance costs for a facility
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by a peer assessment committee
- Results are usually provided within 5 months of the application deadline
- Funding is not guaranteed and applications must meet the minimum score in each assessment category
- Applications must also satisfy the respectful and ethical cultural and artistic practices criterion
Additional information
- The Canada Council is transitioning to a new funding portal, with the current portal becoming unavailable starting May 26, 2025.
- The updated portal and this grant component will only be available after the new system is launched in summer 2025.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult the 'Updates to Funding Opportunities and Portal' web page for current information about changes to programs and services.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities. 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 Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities?
Provide multi-year activity support for Canadian artists, arts and cultural workers, artistic groups and organizations to carry out multiple, large or complex projects, for a period of up to 3 years.
How much funding can be received?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities program?
To be eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities program, you must:
Received 1 composite or 2 project grants in the last 5 years
Canadian arts professionals, groups or organizations
Multi-year artistic or sector project
What expenses are eligible under Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities?
Artistic creation and production
Residencies
Artistic or sector-based research
Publishing literary books and magazines by Canadian writers
Knowledge-sharing events or forums
Organizational development and professional training
Presentation to the public
Audience and market development in Canada and abroad
Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities available?
The Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities program is available across Canada.
Is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities is a Grant and Funding