Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding (Canada)

About this grant

The Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding program offers multi-year operational support to professional arts organizations in disciplines such as dance, music, and theatre. Funding covers operational costs, production expenses, and cultural protocol fees, helping organizations self-create and self-produce performances for public audiences. Eligible organizations may also apply for a Creative Year to focus on research and development without a performing season.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm eligibility by verifying that your organization self-creates and self-produces work.
2. 2Ensure public performing arts programming is your primary mandate and that you employ at least two full-time administrative or programming staff.
3. 3Determine the funding option, such as standard three-year operational funding or Creative Year funding if average CDR is below $1M and criteria are met.
4. 4Prepare the application including organizational mandate and incorporation documents, annual programming schedule or full season plan, budget details covering operational, production, and cultural protocol expenses, and staffing structure with artist payment policies.
5. 5Submit the application and ensure compliance with mandate alignment and reporting obligations, including annual reports on program delivery, financial management, and artistic outcomes.
6. 6Visit https://www2.fundsforngos.org/grants/professional-performing-arts-organizations-operating-funding-canada for application details.

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