Canadian Heritage
Canada Arts Training Fund
Canada
The 2026 intake is closed as of 1 August 2026; recurring federal program, with next eligibility approach to be re-evaluated.
2026 intake ran from 22 April 2026 at 08:00 ET through 15 May 2026 at 16:00 ET. The page says the existing-recipient restriction will be re-evaluated for 2027–28.
- Eligible applicants
- For 2026–27, applicants must be existing Canada Arts Training Fund recipients that received funding in 2025–26 and must be not-for-profit arts organizations or equivalent Indigenous organizations. Priorities include Indigenous and equity arts training.
- Funding amount or limit
- The official program page does not publish a per-applicant cap or award percentage; funding supports ongoing operations and is determined through assessment and available program resources.
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- Ongoing operations of organizations specializing in high-level professional arts training
- Professional arts training preparing participants for national or international careers
- Indigenous arts training
- Equity-group arts training
Verification note
Official page confirms the 2026 restriction, eligible training activities and exact application window.
Official sources
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