City of St. Catharines
St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) — Sustaining Midsized Program
St. Catharines, Ontario
The 2026 Midsized intake is closed; the program recurs and the 2027 application route is pending publication.
The 2026 Sustaining Midsized deadline was April 2, 2026. The program is recurring; the official page says the 2027 Midsized application form will be linked when applications open, but no 2027 date is posted.
- Eligible applicants
- St. Catharines-based professional non-profit arts organizations incorporated for at least two years, with a mission to develop, create, produce, present and disseminate artistic work in any discipline. Applicants need consistent impactful programming, paid professional leadership, developing or stabilizing administration and finances, an engaged board, at least three public activities per year, annual operating revenue of at least $30,000, and professional artist fees.
- Funding amount or limit
- No fixed per-applicant cap is published. The City lists 2026 Midsized awards ranging from $12,000 to $45,000 for named recipients; these are approved awards, not a stated cap.
- Jurisdiction
- St. Catharines, Ontario
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- ongoing creation, production, presentation and dissemination of artistic work
- annual arts programs and services
- organizational operations, planning and development
- public activities, education, mentorship and participatory opportunities
Verification note
SCCIP policy and the current Sustaining Programs page verify the Midsized eligibility and operating scope. Current award examples are recorded without treating them as a formal cap.
Official sources
MusicList summarizes official public material and does not accept applications. Confirm current eligibility, dates, and terms with the operator.