St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)

In February 2004, City Council approved the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Policy. The same year a new funding program was launched based on this policy.

The St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) has been established to invest funds into the not-for-profit cultural sector of St. Catharines. Specifically, the program is designed to strengthen, build and invest in arts, heritage and ethnocultural organizations in order to improve the spirit and quality of life for residents of St. Catharines.

Interested parties should read the information below to identify the appropriate program stream and the application materials required. All applicants are required to speak with staff prior to submitting an application.

Members of the St. Catharines Culture Committee review all applications and make recommendations for investment.

Click here to visit the Culture Committee

Click here to view the list of 2011 recipients

SCCIP Program Streams & Application Process

Applications for the next round of funding will be available in the Summer of 2012.

2011 SCCIP Application Guidelines There are three program streams for SCCIP. Each program has a different application procedure so please review materials carefully and speak to staff to ensure you are applying for the program that is appropriate for your organization or project. Each application includes a checklist of materials to be submitted with your application. These materials must be included to complete your application.

The Sustaining Program

The Sustaining Program is intended for established cultural organizations that have an ongoing presence in St. Catharines and a track record of quality programming or services. Under this program, organizations may be eligible for multi-year funding for a maximum of three years, at which time a renewal of funding may be considered.

The Cultural Development Program

The Cultural Development Program is intended for new and developing arts and heritage organizations, for established organizations that work on a project basis and for organizations undertaking a special one-time cultural initiative, festival or celebration. Equipment and small capital costs will be considered under this program if it is demonstrated that providing these funds will directly satisfy the goals of the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Policy.

The Artist in the Community Program

The Artist in the Community Program is under review.

Final Reports - For Successful SCCIP Recipients Only

When you have completed your project or season of activity, you are required to provide the City with a final report.

Click here to view instructions on submitting Final Reports

Click here to view Sustaining Program Final Report

Click here to view Cultural Development Program Final Report

Click here to view Artist in the Community Program Final Report

Recipients through the Sustaining and Cultural Development Programs are also required to submit Financial and Statistical Final Report Forms.