Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations

📋 Eligible Entities - National arts service organizations (primary eligibility) - Organizations must operate at a national level with a mandate to serve the arts sector - Non-profit organizations typically qualify - Must have established annual revenues to calculate funding eligibility - Organizations providing services to artists, arts institutions, or the broader arts community ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to 60% of annual revenues - Repayability: Grant funding (non-repayable) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description; verify with program administrator - Payment Structure: Funding is distributed to support ongoing services - No loan component: This is a grant, not a loan or contribution agreement ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Representation services for artists and arts organizations - Promotion activities within the arts sector - Networking initiatives and events - Shared learning programs and knowledge exchange - Research related to arts sector development - Ongoing operational services supporting the arts community - General support for arts service delivery at national scale ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Organization must maintain national scope and reach - Must demonstrate active representation and promotion mandate - Funding tied to annual revenue verification - Recipient organizations must provide ongoing services to justify continued funding - Must engage in networking and shared learning activities - Accountability for how 60% of revenues are allocated and spent - Program likely includes reporting requirements on service delivery outcomes - Eligible organizations should confirm current program intake periods with the administering agency