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Friendly humans are standing by and ready to help. Call 1-888-337-7834 or select live chat Monday to Friday, 10 am - 6 pm ET.

De sympathiques préposé(e)s attendent votre appel. Composez le 1-888-337-7834 ou sélectionnez le chat en direct - lundi au vendredi : 10 h à 18 h HE.

Friendly humans are standing by and ready to help. Call 1-888-337-7834 or select live chat Monday to Friday, 10 am - 6 pm ET.

De sympathiques préposé(e)s attendent votre appel. Composez le 1-888-337-7834 ou sélectionnez le chat en direct - lundi au vendredi : 10 h à 18 h HE.

How To Apply

How To Apply:

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, March 10, 2023 at 11:59pm (all time zones).

Click here to create a SurveyMonkey Apply account and start your application process.

What you’ll need:

  1. About 15 minutes of your time
  2. Internet access and the ability to upload documents
  3. A photo of a recent government photo ID
  4. Documentation of your professional history (resume, bio, etc.)

What if I don’t have these items?

That’s okay! Please call 1-888-337-7834 or email us at contact@artsreactivation.ca and we can help you figure out if you can apply using other information.

What happens once I apply?

The Application Process – What to expect 

Step 1: Application

The application contains 4 sections: Basic Information, Professional Eligibility and Work History, Financial Situation, and Request/Declaration. It should take about 15 minutes to complete. After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation from noreply@mail.smapply.net.

Step 2: Review

The Client Services Representative team will check your application and let you know if we have any follow-up questions or require any additional documentation to complete your application. A team of Application Reviewers with extensive professional experience in the live performance sector will review your application and make a decision. 

Step 3: Decision & Payment

You will receive an email with information about the Review Committee’s decision. Our intention is to advise you of the results of the assessment and, if approved, have a cheque in the mail to you within 45 days.

I have more questions / Can someone help me with this form?

We are here to help.

  • Call us at 1-888-337-7834 with questions about the program or the application process
  • Use the chat function on this website to talk to program staff directly
  • Email us with your questions and we will get right back to you
  • Check the FAQ for more details about the program and the application process

Le Programme de réactivation est désormais fermé.

Nous sommes heureux d’avoir soutenu 7 179 travailleurs des arts de la scène à travers le Canada avec 15 366 966 $ de financement. Merci à tous ceux qui ont partagé des informations sur le Programme et à ceux qui ont appliqué.

L’AFC offre d’autres programmes et soutiens aux personnes travaillant dans le domaine des arts. Veuillez visiter afchelps.ca pour découvrir nos programmes et événements.

The Reactivation Program is now closed.

We are pleased to have supported 7,179 performing arts workers throughout Canada with $15,366,966 in funds. Thank you to everyone who shared information about the program and all who applied.

The AFC offers other programs and supports for people working in the arts. Please visit afchelps.ca to explore our programs and upcoming events.