Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Artist-run centres - Art magazines and literature magazines - Agencies supporting the development of artistic practice - Service organizations dedicated to a particular artistic practice - Organizations must demonstrate a primary focus on supporting artists or artistic development - Eligible entities typically operate on a non-profit or mission-driven basis ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to 60% of annual revenues - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based funding) - Matching Requirements: Applicants must secure the remaining 40% of revenues through other sources (earned revenue, donations, other grants, etc.) - Payment Structure: Funding is contribution-based; not a loan or advance ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Artist fees and honorariums - Administrative and operational salaries - Programming and exhibition costs - Publishing and distribution (for magazines) - Technical support and mentorship services - Professional development and training initiatives - Marketing and promotion of artistic practice - Facility maintenance and rent - Equipment and materials directly supporting artistic development - General organizational operating costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must demonstrate annual revenues to qualify for the 60% grant calculation - Must maintain focus on supporting a particular artistic practice or community - Funding contingent on securing the remaining 40% from other revenue sources - Organizations must maintain non-profit or public benefit status - Accountability requirements for fund usage and program delivery - Ongoing reporting on artistic impact and community engagement - Adherence to grant agreement terms and conditions throughout funding period