
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Canada
Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|closingDateJanuary 21, 2026
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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If you’re a national arts service organization, you could get funding equal to 60% of your annual revenues to support representation, promotion, and exchange through networking, shared learning, research, and other ongoing services.
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The context does not specify any particular geographical areas for companies applying for this grant. Instead, it focuses on the eligibility of national arts service organizations in Canada.
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$ 30,000
Organize national dialogues across major Canadian cities to promote cultural exchange
$ 36,000
Facilitate a nationwide artist residency program focused on sharing and collaborative projects
$ 30,000
Host an annual arts summit to encourage networking and shared learning among artists
$ 36,000
Launch a research project analyzing the economic impact of the arts sector in Canada
$ 42,000
Create a digital platform to represent and promote Canadian performing arts globally
$ 30,000
Develop and launch a public art campaign to increase awareness about Canadian indigenous art
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the organization's profile and its contribution to the professional arts sector in Canada.
- The organization must be a national arts service organization.
- The organization must presently receive core support from the National Arts Service Organizations component, or have received 1 composite grant or 3 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years, excluding certain specific programs.
- The organization must be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization.
- The organization must work with a professional staff.
- The organization must have at least 5 years of continuous activities and services supporting the professional arts sector.
- The organization must have had total revenues exceeding $75,000 in each of the last 3 years, with some exceptions potentially considered.
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National arts service organizations are eligible to apply for this grant. To qualify, the organization must either currently receive core support from this component or have received one composite grant or three Canada Council project grants in the last five years. Additionally, it must be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization, employ professional staff, have a minimum of five years of continuous activities and services supporting the professional arts sector, and have had total revenues exceeding $75,000 in each of the last three years, with some exceptions possible.
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The grant supports activities that enhance the national arts sector's vitality through member services and strategic initiatives. Eligible projects focus on promoting exchange, fostering representation, and facilitating shared learning amongst arts organizations.
- Encouraging dialogue, networking, and shared learning within the arts sector.
- Initiating research and analysis pertinent to arts development.
- Representing and promoting the arts to the broader public.
- Providing ongoing services and opportunities to artists and arts organizations.
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The grant supports expenses that bolster the professional arts sector's vitality on a national level.
- Costs for member services that enhance dialogue, networking, and shared learning among artists.
- Expenses for initiating research and analysis pertinent to the arts sector.
- Representation and promotional costs for advocating for the arts to the public.
- Ongoing service and opportunity provision expenses for artists and arts organizations.
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- Quality and merit of the proposed activities - Potential impact and benefits to the Canadian professional arts sector - Capacity of the organization to carry out the proposed activities effectively - Alignment with the goals and priorities of the National Arts Service Organizations component of Supporting Artistic Practice - Diversity and inclusivity considerations - Financial stability and viability of the organization These are the evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Grants are designed to enhance the vitality of professional arts nationally through various key activities.
- Applicants must ensure their profiles are validated at least 30 days before applying.
- The program supports dialogue, networking, research, public promotion, and continuous artist services.
- Consult the guidelines for additional instructions regarding application preparation.
- Contacting a Program Officer is advised for questions about eligibility or application details.
- Only activities not funded by another Canada Council program are eligible.
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