Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations
Canada
Funding to support Canadian art practices
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|closingDateJanuary 21, 2026
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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grant_card_status|open
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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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The Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations grant offers financial support to Canadian arts organizations aiming to enhance artistic practices through strategic services and activities. The funding modalities ensure a proportional support aligned with the organization's financial needs and historical revenue.
- Funding coverage is up to 60% of the organization's total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years.
- Eligible activities include ongoing services and resources developed to support specific artistic practices, groups, or arts organizations.
- Organizations must meet financial criteria, operating continuously for at least 5 years with minimum revenue thresholds.
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This grant supports Canadian arts organizations that enhance the country's art practices through tailored activities and services. The focus is on providing strategic resources and opportunities to develop artistic practices, artist groups, and arts organizations.
- Providing targeted resources and opportunities for the development of a specific artistic practice.
- Offering support to groups of artists to bolster their creative capacities.
- Enhancing the professional capacities of arts organizations.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 30,000
Funding for a visual arts training program for emerging artists
$ 27,000
A mentorship program for emerging digital artists
$ 24,000
Publishing an annual literary magazine focusing on Canadian poets
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the organization's history, structure, and financial status.
- The organization must presently receive core support from this component or have received 1 composite grant or 3 Canada Council project grants from the Canada Council in the last 5 years, excluding certain specified programs.
- The organization must be a registered or incorporated arts organization.
- The organization must work with a professional staff.
- The organization must have at least 5 years of continuous activities and services that support professional arts practice.
- The organization must have had total revenues exceeding $50,000 in each of the last 3 years, with possible exceptions considered.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Types of potential applicants to this component include:- support organizations and shared platforms- artist-run centres- magazines on the arts and literature- agencies and management service organizationsYour eligibility to apply to this component is determined by the validated profile created in the portal. To be eligible, your organization must:- presently receive core support from this component. If your organization is presently receiving core support from another component, you must contact your Program Officer to confirm your eligibility before you apply.- OR: have received 1 composite grant or 3 Canada Council project grants from the Canada Council in the last 5 years. This excludes grants from the following components and programs: Travel, Translation, Small-Scale Activities, Digital Strategy Fund, Leadership for Change: Grants for Organizational Development, Flying Squad, Visiting Foreign Artists.- be a registered or incorporated arts organization- work with a professional staff- have at least 5 years of continuous activities and services that support professional arts practice- have had total revenues exceeding $50,000 in each of the last 3 years (some exceptions may be considered)
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
The grant specifies certain eligibility criteria, but does not explicitly detail restrictions on specific types of companies or industries. Potential applicants are encouraged to focus on the eligibility requirements provided.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant supports Canadian arts organizations that aim to strengthen and support artistic practices and the professional development of artists. Eligible activities focus on providing resources and opportunities that enhance the creative and professional capacities of artists across various disciplines.
- Targeted resources and opportunities for the development of specific artistic practices.
- Support for groups of artists or arts organizations in their ongoing activities.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is managed by the Canada Council for the Arts, suggesting eligibility for organizations across Canada. However, specific geographic restrictions are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
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- The organization must presently receive core support from this component - If the organization is presently receiving core support from another component, the applicant must contact the Program Officer to confirm eligibility before applying - The organization must have received 1 composite grant or 3 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years, excluding grants from specific components and programs - The organization must be a registered or incorporated arts organization - The organization must work with a professional staff - The organization must have at least 5 years of continuous activities and services supporting professional arts practice - The organization must have had total revenues exceeding $50,000 in each of the last 3 years (with exceptions considered)
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Account Creation and Profile Submission
- Create an account on the funding body's portal.
- Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you wish to apply.
- Step 2: Check Guidelines and Eligibility
- Review the program guidelines and eligibility criteria carefully.
- Ensure your organization meets the necessary eligibility requirements.
- Step 3: Prepare Application
- Prepare a detailed description of ongoing activities and services for which you are seeking support.
- Include targeted resources and opportunities for the development of specific artistic practices or groups.
- Step 4: Contact Program Officer (if necessary)
- Contact a Program Officer to confirm eligibility if your organization receives core support from another component.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Log into the portal and complete the application form with all required information.
- Upload all necessary documents and review the application for completeness.
- Submit the application through the portal by the specified deadline.
- Step 6: Confirmation of Submission
- Receive confirmation of submission, including an application reference number.
- Keep the confirmation for your records.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Organizations must create an account and submit a profile for validation at least 30 days before applying.
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program are not eligible for this grant.
- It is important to consult the guidelines for details and the translation deadline date.
