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The Canada Arts Training Fund
New in Canada's Economic Action Plan
Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government is increasing its support for the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF). This initiative will increase the base budget of the CATF by $20 million over the next two years. There will be an additional $7 million provided in 2009-2010, and $13 million in 2010-2011 and subsequent years. This will enable the CATF to provide enhanced operating support for the organizations it funds, increasing their stability and competitiveness in the long term and strengthening their capacity to deliver expected results.
About the Program
The CATF contributes to the development of Canada's future cultural leaders by supporting the training of artists with high potential through institutions that offer training of the highest calibre. These schools provide professional training in disciplines such as ballet and contemporary dance, theatre, circus arts, Aboriginal and culturally diverse art forms, visual arts and musical performance (operatic and orchestral). The CATF provides operating support to these organizations on an annual or multi-year basis to train Canadian artists for professional national and international artistic careers. Funded institutions include the National Theatre School of Canada, Canada's National Ballet School and the Banff Centre.
Applicants must demonstrate that the activity for which funding is requested is not funded as a provincial post-secondary education activity and does not result in the granting of a post-secondary qualification in that province, such as a diploma, certificate or degree.
How It Works
Organizations submit an application by the annual deadline of June 30. Applications are reviewed for eligibility, and organizations are assessed by experts in the discipline where appropriate. Funding recommendations to the Minister of Canadian Heritage are made by a Departmental National Review Committee. The CATF currently funds 36 arts training institutions that are national in scope. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $6 million per year, and is provided through contribution agreements for operational support.
Who Is Eligible
Organizations must be incorporated in Canada as non-profit organizations. The training programs must be directed by recognized professionals and provide training for professional artistic careers. Organizations must have maintained a full-time operation in support of the professional training program for a minimum of three years, and must be accessible to Canadians through a national competitive admission process available in both of Canada's official languages. The last two eligibility criteria may be waived for organizations offering training in Aboriginal or culturally diverse art forms.
How to Find Out More
For more information, please contact the CATF program officer at 819-997-3777 or pnfsa-natcp@pch.gc.ca. The toll-free number for Canadian Heritage is 1-866-811-0055. Information on the CATF is also available on the Department's website.
Initiative Update
The program has awarded immediate supplements ($4.95 million) to nine institutions that, based on an assessment of their 2009-2010 applications, have well documented urgent requirements. Recommendations regarding additional supplements for 2009-2010 are currently being put forward, with 2010-2011 funding recommendations coming in the first quarter of 2010-2011.
More Info:
http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ffsa-catf/index-eng.cfm
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