Engage and Sustain: Artistic Institutions
The Artistic Institutions component of Engage and Sustain funds major Canadian arts organizations rooted in their communities and dedicated to supporting artists and a variety of arts practices. Grants support institutions as artistic leaders to carry out activities that encourage and promote the work of creators, strengthening their relationships 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 25% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
Applicants must:
- 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 also meet the following basic administrative, programming and financial criteria:
- Presently receive core support from this component.
You cannot apply to Artistic Institutions if you are a first-time applicant to core funding. If your organization is presently receiving core support from another component, you must contact a program officer to confirm your eligibility before you apply. To transfer your core grant to this component your organization must meet the following criteria:
a. be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
b. work with a professional staff
c. have a dedicated space or regularly use the same venue(s) for your public activities
d. offer at least 3 different public presentations, exhibitions, productions or programs annually (often as a subscription or member series)
e. have a demonstrated history and current practice of showing the works of multiple creative artists
f. have other sources of public revenues, and had total revenues exceeding $2 million in each of the last 3 years
About the funding
Funding is up to 25% 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 Catalysts | Grant | Up to 50% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years | Open |
