The Cultural Strategic Investment Fund (CSIF) helps build a strong and stable cultural sector by funding projects that will contribute to Ontario’s cultural development and achieve economic and creative growth.

Who can apply:

Incorporated not-for-profit organizations working in the arts, heritage or cultural industries, and Ontario-based research/academic institutions with a focus on the cultural sector can apply for funding. Applicants must have at least one project partner.

Eligible applicants can receive non-capital funding for projects supporting CSIF’s priorities: 

1. Community Capacity Building
2. Arts Education
3. Community Outreach
4. Cultural/Heritage Tourism

The 2008-09 CSIF program deadline has passed.