Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Artist-run centres - Art magazines (owners/operators) - Literature magazines (owners/operators) - Agencies that support the development of artistic practice - Service organizations dedicated to supporting a particular artistic discipline - Organizations must demonstrate a primary mandate focused on artist development and support ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to 60% of annual revenues - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant - Matching Requirement: Applicants must cover the remaining 40% of costs through other sources (earned revenue, other grants, donations, etc.) - Payment Structure: Funding distributed based on eligible annual revenues ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Operational costs related to artist support and development programs - Staff salaries and administrative expenses - Programming and exhibition/publication costs - Professional development and training initiatives - Equipment and infrastructure to support artistic practice - Marketing and outreach to artistic communities - Facility maintenance and utilities - Technical support and mentorship services ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Organization must maintain charitable or not-for-profit status (or equivalent) - Applicants must document annual revenues for the fiscal year preceding application - Funds must be used exclusively to support artistic practice and artist development - Organizations must maintain operational continuity and demonstrate financial viability - Reporting requirements on fund usage and program outcomes required post-funding - Grant recipient must comply with all program guidelines and audit requirements - Funding may be subject to annual review based on organizational performance and mandate alignment