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Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development
Support for arts sector development
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 17, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Supporting Artistic Practice funds projects that strengthen and develop the arts sector in Canada. This opportunity supports collaboration, targeted initiatives, career development, and related activities, with funding of up to $100,000 per application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 17, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Supporting the ongoing growth, strengthening, and development of the arts sector.
- Mentoring, professional development, and network-building for artists and arts workers.
- Sector research, knowledge sharing, and collaboration initiatives.
- Organizational improvement and capacity-building activities.
- Testing innovative solutions to sector challenges.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Supporting forms, such as appendices and budgets
- Supporting materials or examples of work, when required
- Biographies of key people involved in the project
- Information about partners and collaborators, with confirmation letters if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists and arts workers
- Artistic groups and collectives
- Artistic organizations and supporting organizations
- Presenting organizations
- Book and magazine publishers
Who is not eligible
- Organizations receiving core funding cannot apply for organizational development activities.
- Organizations receiving core funding are not eligible for composite grants.
Eligible expenses
- Direct project expenses
- Honoraria for Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Copyright, reproduction, and royalty fees
- Project management fees and related costs
- Accessibility, safety, and child or dependent care costs
- Equipment purchases, subject to the program limit
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment committee.
- Assessment is based on relevance, impact, feasibility, and respectful and ethical cultural practices.
- Applicants are notified by email and in the portal once a decision is made.
- Grant decisions are final.
- The results notice includes payment details and funding terms.
Additional information
- Application Assistance may be available for applicants facing barriers.
- Application materials may include support documents reviewed by the assessment committee.
- Applicants are notified by email and through the portal after a decision is made.
- The notice of results includes grant payment details and terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development. 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 — Sector Innovation and Development?
Supporting Artistic Practice funds projects that strengthen and develop the arts sector in Canada. This opportunity supports collaboration, targeted initiatives, career development, and related activities, with funding of up to $100,000 per application.
How much funding can be received?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development program?
To be eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development program, you must:
Arts professionals, groups, and organizations
Project supports arts sector growth
Core-funded organizations may apply
What expenses are eligible under Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development?
Supporting the ongoing growth, strengthening, and development of the arts sector.
Mentoring, professional development, and network-building for artists and arts workers.
Sector research, knowledge sharing, and collaboration initiatives.
Organizational improvement and capacity-building activities.
Testing innovative solutions to sector challenges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development available?
The Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development program is available across Canada.
Is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development is a Grant and Funding