Professional Choir Program: Project Funding
The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal, cultural and regional communities, including people with disabilities.
Deadlines
15 January
If this date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Please refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed information.
Program Description
The Professional Choir Program has two components: Project Funding and Multi-Year and Annual Funding.
A project is defined as a single activity taking place at a specific time, with a delineated budget. Project Funding contributions are directed towards specific artistic, production and promotional costs and may not be used to support the applicant's organizational structure or overall activities.
The Multi-Year and Annual Funding component has its own guidelines and application form.
Eligibility of Applicant
Choirs eligible for Project Funding must:
- be an incorporated non-profit Canadian professional choir
- have completed at least two seasons of performance activities
- have a consistent core or membership of singers
- have a season of activities (concerts) planned that includes a variety of self-produced programs showcasing Canadian choral music works
- have a paid, professional Choral Conductor/Artistic Director and a strong administrative infrastructure to support their artistic activities
- have a board of directors
- have experienced financial stability for at least one year, and
- receive significant financial support from various government or private sources, as demonstrated in the submitted financial documents (when applicable).
Note that children’s and youth choirs are eligible for Project Funding, but are not eligible for Multi-Year or Annual Funding. They must demonstrate an ongoing history of national or international activities as well as regular partnerships with other professional organizations.
Grant Amount
Project Funding is available annually and each request is subject to peer assessment. It is not guaranteed ongoing yearly support, and there are limited funds available.
The peer assessment committee’s recommendations are based on the program’s assessment criteria.
These grants cannot be used for projects that have already been completed or for expenses incurred before the program deadline.
Further Information
André Jutras
Music Section
Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON K1P 5V8
Telephone: 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 5071
TTY : 1-866-585-5559
Fax: 613-566-4409
November 2011