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Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations

Funding to support Canadian art practices
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Last Update: March 23, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 15, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

You could get funding equal to 60% of your annual revenues if you’re an artist-run centre, own an art/literature magazine, or operate an agency or service organization that supports the development of a particular artistic practice.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 15, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible 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
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Provision of targeted resources and opportunities for the development of specific artistic practices.
  • Delivery of services that support the growth of groups of artists or arts organizations.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Support organizations and shared platforms in the arts sector
  • Artist-run centres
  • Magazines focused on arts and literature
  • Agencies and management service organizations serving the arts

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations applying for activities already funded by another Canada Council program.

Eligible expenses

  • Ongoing activities and services that provide targeted resources and opportunities for the development of artistic practices, artists, and arts organizations.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • Applicants must create and validate their profile on the online portal at least 30 days before applying.
  • The deadline for this grant is January 21, 2026, and results are communicated through a dedicated page.
  • Some exceptions to the minimum revenue requirement may be considered as outlined in the guidelines.
  • The program provides a glossary, guidelines, and appendices to assist applicants during the submission process.

Documents and links

Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations. 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 — Support Organizations?

You could get funding equal to 60% of your annual revenues if you’re an artist-run centre, own an art/literature magazine, or operate an agency or service organization that supports the development of a particular artistic practice.

How much funding can be received?

Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations program?

To be eligible for the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations program, you must: The applicant must be a registered or incorporated arts organization. The organization must have at least 5 years of continuous professional arts activities and services. Eligible only if organization is a support organization, shared platform, artist-run centre, arts/literature magazine, or management agency.

What expenses are eligible under Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations?

Provision of targeted resources and opportunities for the development of specific artistic practices. Delivery of services that support the growth of groups of artists or arts organizations.

Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Where is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations available?

The Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations program is available across Canada.

Is the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations is a Grant and Funding

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