The St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program is key to building a strong and vibrant cultural sector in our community. In just six years, the City's investment in SCCIP has more than doubled, from $150,000 in 2015 to $400,000 in 2021, in grants going directly to artists and arts organizations.
In addition to this increase to the SCCIP budget, the source of these funds has also moved from the Civic Projects Fund to the City's annual Operating Budget, meaning this contribution is now coming from a sustainable funding source (rather than drawing from a limited fund). This helps ensure the arts community can rely on SCCIP funds well into the future.
Thank You!
Thank you to all the organizations and groups that applied for funding in 2021, employing artists and providing meaningful arts experiences to residents during this year of continued uncertainty.
Thank you to City Council for their continued support of the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program.