Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations
Organizations apply for operating assistance funding to support the general operations of established professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations working in visual arts or media arts.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 69 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- One-year term funding with possibility of second-year rollover; limited funding available for new organizations and increases to existing grant levels.
- Applicants notified
- Feb 15, 2027
About
Overview
Operating Assistance provides funding to assist the general operations of established professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations working in visual arts or media arts. Funding is intended for organizations that sustain an annual artistic and curatorial program encompassing creation, development, presentation, collections, production, distribution, or dissemination activities.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: October 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT
- Results Announced: Late February / early March 2027
Eligibility
Established professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations working in visual arts or media arts must meet all program eligibility requirements, including funding history requirements outlined in the guidelines. Organizations receiving Operating Assistance are no longer eligible for Accelerate top-up funding.
Funding
Funding is awarded for a one-year term, with the possibility of a second-year rollover. Limited funding is available for new organizations and increases to existing grant levels.
How to Apply
- Applicants may submit portions of their application through audio or video recordings.
- Register with CADAC and begin entering required data before September 24, 2026.
Assessment
Applications are assessed through a peer review process using published assessment criteria. The program prioritizes reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, alongside supporting a sustainable sector.
Contacts
- Paneet Singh: [email protected], 778-572-6567
- Breanna Fabbro: [email protected], 604-558-9360
Resources
Review the Program Guidelines, Application Checklist, Application Preview, Activity Summary, and Frequently Asked Questions for detailed information about eligibility requirements, grant amounts, application requirements, assessment criteria, and reporting processes.
- Award
- One-year term funding with possibility of second-year rollover; limited funding available for new organizations and increases to existing grant levels.
- Eligibility
- Established professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations working in visual arts or media arts that meet all program eligibility requirements, including funding history requirements outlined in the guidelines.
- Audience
- Established professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations working in visual arts or media arts.
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