City has cash to dole out for arts, culture, heritage initiatives

Anyone who missed out on the first round can now apply for the second intake of the city's 2024 Arts and Culture Assistance Program (ACAP). Completed application forms and supporting materials must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 2, 2024. 

Digital submissions are encouraged with the subject line: Arts and Culture Assistance Program Application. Applications may also be submitted in person or by mail to: 

Attn: Arts and Culture Lead 
99 Foster Drive 
Sault Ste. Marie ON 
P6A 5X6 

ACAP information sessions will take place on the following dates and times via Zoom:

• Monday March 11 at 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Thursday March 21 at 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday March 26 at 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

To register for one of the sessions or obtain more information, contact Aliesha Moore, Arts and Culture Lead, Community Development and Enterprise Services at 705-989-8240 or [email protected]. Applicants are encouraged to review the ACAP guidelines and speak with City staff prior to submitting their application. 

The ACAP program offers arts, culture and heritage funding through several grant streams including Project (Large and Small), Operational/Seed, Festival/Events (Large and Small) and Cultural Diversity to local and area arts, culture and heritage organizations, collectives/groups, and individuals who practice within or serve the community of Sault Ste. Marie.

For additional ACAP grant information and application details, visit the Cultural Financial Assistance page of the City’s website.