Cultural Financial Assistance
Arts and Cultural Assistance Program (ACAP)
Arts and Cultural Assistance Program (ACAP) requests for financial assistance are considered from not-for-profit organizations, un-incorporated groups or collectives and/or individuals located in, and/or serving residents of Sault Ste. Marie in the arts, culture and heritage field as defined in the SSM Cultural Policy and supporting the priorities of the SSM Community Cultural Plan 2019-2024. These document are available for reference and download below.
ACAP Funding Details and Guidelines
The details and guidelines for submissions as well as an application form can be downloaded below. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval. The program, activity or service must serve clearly identified community needs and priorities.
Please be sure to read the ACAP Program Guidelines prior to filling out your application. Your submission must include a completed application and both a completed Project Plan and Budget template in order for your submission to be considered complete for review. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
It is highly recommended that you contact City staff prior to submitting your application to discuss your project, as the ACAP program is new, and does not follow the format of previous funding programs. If you have any questions relating to your application please contact Aliesha Moore at 705-989-8240 or a.moore@cityssm.on.ca.
All applications may be submitted by email with the subject line: Arts and Culture Assistance Program to Aliesha Moore at: a.moore@cityssm.on.ca
Digital copies of your application are encouraged but hard copies may be submitted by mail or in person to:
Community Development and Enterprise Services
Attention: Arts and Culture Coordinator
99 Foster Drive
Civic Centre
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 5X6
Arts and Culture Assistance Program Guidelines
Application and Supporting Document Forms
Post Grant Report
ACAP Funding Acknowledgment Package
Provincial/National/International Cultural Competition Financial Assistance
The City of Sault Ste. Marie provides financial assistance for individuals, non-incorporated groups or collectives or not-for-profit cultural groups participating in provincial, national, or international cultural competitions.
Cultural Financial Assistance for Provincial, National, and International Competitions
Community Development Fund
A grant of assistance for any one year is not to be regarded as an ongoing financial commitment. Please review the Financial Assistance Policy for Sustaining and Other Grants to determine eligibility prior to submitting an application.
- The City’s new Community Development Fund enhances the existing funding programs by:
- Clarifying administration and accountabilities for the funding programs;
Providing consistent funding application processes and timing; - Utilizing new criteria that better reflects the Corporate Strategic Plan, FutureSSM Community Development plan and economic & tourism development strategies; and
- Consolidating certain programs with a goal of greater community impact.
Community Development Fund – Overview
The focus and criteria of the Community Development Fund support the four pillars of the FutureSSM community development plan:
- Economic Growth and Diversity
- Cultural Vitality
- Social Equity
- Environmental Sustainability