📋 Eligible Entities - Arts and heritage organizations (primary focus) - Not-for-profit organizations registered in Canada - Charitable organizations with a cultural mandate - Indigenous cultural organizations - Museums, galleries, and heritage sites - Performing arts organizations (theatre, dance, music) - Literary and publishing organizations - Craft and design organizations - Arts service organizations supporting the sector Exclusions: For-profit commercial enterprises, individuals, and organizations without a formal cultural or heritage mission --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance - Typical Range: Up to $250,000 per project (varies by program stream) - Matching Requirement: Generally requires 1:1 or 2:1 cost-sharing (funds from other sources) - Repayability: Grants are non-repayable; no loan component - Funding Frequency: Annual intake periods; applications accepted on rolling or competitive basis - Cost-Sharing Sources: Eligible matches include earned revenue, donations, in-kind contributions, and other public/private funding --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Organizational Development: Strategic planning, governance improvements, board training - Administrative Infrastructure: Systems upgrades, financial management tools, HR capacity - Financial Health: Debt reduction, reserve fund building, cash flow stabilization - Technology Adoption: Digital platforms, audience management systems, online ticketing - Staff Development: Professional training, capacity building for leadership roles - Operational Efficiency: Process improvements, automation, cost reduction initiatives - Accessibility Improvements: Infrastructure upgrades to serve diverse audiences - Heritage Preservation: Artifact conservation, archival management, collections care Ineligible Expenses: Capital construction/renovation, event operating costs, marketing campaigns, travel, and indirect administrative overhead beyond approved organizational development --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Verification: Organization must be registered as not-for-profit and in good standing with Canada Revenue Agency - Cultural Mandate Requirement: Clear demonstration
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