Engage and Sustain: Artistic Catalysts
The Artistic Catalysts component of Engage and Sustain funds Canadian arts organizations that play a pivotal role in nurturing artistic practices and respond to the evolution of creative communities across Canada. Grants support the activities of organizations that facilitate interactions among artists and connections with the public.
Most core grant applications must be translated into French or English. Please see guidelines for details and the translation deadline date.
Offered by Canada Council for the Arts
Amount
Up to 50% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
Applicants must be:
- artistic organizations
Your eligibility to apply to this component is determined by the validated profile created in the portal.
To be eligible, your organization must play a role in advancing artistic practice and the cultural development of your local or regional community. You must offer at least 1 public presentation, exhibition, production or program in your region annually, and meet the following basic administrative, programming and financial criteria:
- presently receive core support from this component.
OR:
- have received 1 composite grant or 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years. This excludes grants from the following components: Travel, Representation and Promotion, Translation, Small-Scale Activities, Literary Publishing Projects, Creation Accelerator, Frankfurt initiatives, Digital Originals, Digital Now, Digital Generator, the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund, Grow Stage 1 and the Canada-Korea Connections Fund.
- be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
- work with a professional staff
- have at least 5 years of continuous professional programming that is accessible to the public. In light of the global pandemic, the completed years of activity do not need to be consecutive.
- have had total revenues exceeding $75 000 in each of the last 3 years (some exceptions may be considered)
About the funding
Funding is up to 50% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Support Fund | Grant | No fixed amount | Open |
| Circulation and Touring of Arts Abroad | Grant | Up to $200,000 per application (a maximum of 50% of total eligible costs) | Open |
| Engage and Sustain: Artistic Institutions | Grant | Up to 25% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years | Open |
