St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program Applications Now Open for 2025 Cycle

The St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) is now accepting applications for its 2025 funding cycle. Cultural organizations, arts initiatives and festival producers are invited to apply for support to bring their creative projects to life.

SCCIP offers five distinct program streams, each tailored to specific goals, eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria, to strengthen the creative sector and enhance the cultural ecosystem in St. Catharines.

“The St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program is committed to supporting the arts and cultural community, fostering projects that enrich public life and keep our city vibrant,” said Ashley Judd-Rifkin, Culture Coordinator for the City of St. Catharines. “We encourage all eligible applicants to explore these opportunities and connect with our team for guidance.”

Key Deadlines for 2025 Applications:

• April 10: Sustaining Core and Midsized Programs
• May 1: Arts Development, Culture Builds Community Programs
• Sept. 18: Arts Development, Culture Builds Community and Sustaining Festival Programs

Application materials for the Sustaining Core and Midsized Programs, as well as online applications, are now available on the City’s website. Materials for other program streams are typically released six to eight weeks before their application deadlines. Please check back soon for development program application materials.

Eligible applicants must be active in St. Catharines, offer programming or services open to the public and promoted city-wide. Applicants are encouraged to consult with City staff to ensure eligibility and find the best program fit before applying.

Applications will be reviewed by the St. Catharines Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, with recommendations for funding presented to City Council.

Upcoming SCCIP Webinar:

Join us for a virtual information session on 2025 SCCIP Development Program funding on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Whether you’re new to the program or seeking a refresher on Arts Development and Culture Builds Community Programs, this online session will help you get started. Cultural Services staff will provide a short presentation and answer your questions. Register now at stcatharines.ca/SCCIPWebinar.

For more details and to access SCCIP applications, visit stcatharines.ca/SCCIP.