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Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations - Canada

Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations

Last Update: June 23, 2025
Canada
Funding to support Canadian art practices

Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 21, 2026
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Grant Providers
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Status
Open
Closing Soon

Overview of the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Financial assistance covers up to 60% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years.

Eligible projects & activities

  • 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.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations program

  • The applicant must be a registered or incorporated arts organization.
  • The organization must work with 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 some exceptions considered).
  • The applicant must either currently receive core support from this grant component, or have received 1 composite grant or 3 project grants from the Canada Council in the last 5 years (excluding certain specified programs).

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

Eligibility criteria of the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations program

- 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)

How to apply to the Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations program

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.
2
Check Guidelines and Eligibility
  • Review the program guidelines and eligibility criteria carefully.
  • Ensure your organization meets the necessary eligibility requirements.
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.
4
Contact Program Officer (if necessary)
Contact a Program Officer to confirm eligibility if your organization receives core support from another component.
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.
6
Confirmation of Submission
  • Receive confirmation of submission, including an application reference number.
  • Keep the confirmation for your records.

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

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