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The Musagetes Fund Grants
Funding for arts organizations in Waterloo Region
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 15,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Musagetes Fund supports arts organizations in Waterloo Region through general operating or project-based funding. It funds accessible arts activities, community-focused programming, and projects that advance dialogue, social justice, and the environment.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $15,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 30%
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations.
- CRA-qualified donees.
- Nonprofit organizations working with a charitable partner.
- Arts organizations serving Waterloo Region.
Who is not eligible
- Schools below post-secondary education.
- Other endowment funds.
- Political organizations or advocacy initiatives.
- Direct religious activities of religious groups or organizations.
Eligible expenses
- General operating expenses, for project-based grants, up to 30% of the total request.
- Eligible expenses incurred between October 1, 2025 and November 30, 2026.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before October 1, 2025.
- Schools below post-secondary education.
- Other endowment funds.
- Political organizations or advocacy initiatives.
- Direct religious activities of religious groups or organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region.
- Cambridge.
- Kitchener.
- North Dumfries.
- Waterloo.
- Wellesley.
- Wilmot.
- Woolwich.
Activities funded
- Arts projects and programs led by arts organizations in Waterloo Region.
- Activities that make the arts more accessible to local residents.
- Arts programming, partnerships, and outreach that enrich the community.
- Arts activities that support community dialogue, social justice, and the environment.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines and application questions
- Check the grant guidelines to confirm eligibility and funding use.
- Review the application questions before starting your submission.
- Step 2: Prepare required information and documents
- Complete the application form with organization and project details.
- Prepare the budget plan.
- Upload the charitable partnership agreement if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the application by the stated deadline.
- Applicants may request a verbal application if needed.
- Contact the fund for translation services or verbal submission arrangements.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Budget plan or project budget
- Charitable Partnership Agreement form, if applicable
- Additional supporting documents, if applicable
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission against the program’s guidelines.
- Successful applicants are required to complete a grant evaluation report.
- The evaluation report is due by January 31, 2027.
- If a charitable partner is used, a written partnership agreement must already be in place before applying.
Additional information
- A verbal application is available upon request.
- Translation services may be requested for the application.
- Successful applicants must complete an evaluation report by January 31, 2027.
- The fund may consider activities outside the stated eligibility criteria in some cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the The Musagetes Fund Grants Program
What is the The Musagetes Fund Grants?
The Musagetes Fund supports arts organizations in Waterloo Region through general operating or project-based funding. It funds accessible arts activities, community-focused programming, and projects that advance dialogue, social justice, and the environment.
How much funding can be received?
The Musagetes Fund Grants Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the The Musagetes Fund Grants program?
To be eligible for the The Musagetes Fund Grants program, you must:
Arts organization serving Waterloo Region.
Registered charity, qualified donee, or nonprofit with charitable partner.
Project activities must be in Waterloo Region.
What expenses are eligible under The Musagetes Fund Grants?
General operating expenses, for project-based grants, up to 30% of the total request.
Eligible expenses incurred between October 1, 2025 and November 30, 2026.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Musagetes Fund Grants?
You can contact Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF).
Where is the The Musagetes Fund Grants available?
The The Musagetes Fund Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Musagetes Fund Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Musagetes Fund Grants is a Grant and Funding