Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Toronto Arts Council (TAC) is an organization dedicated to supporting and funding the arts in the city of Toronto. It provides grants to artists, collectives, and arts organizations to foster creativity, encourage innovation, and enrich the community’s cultural life. View Toronto Arts Council (TAO)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 4, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
5 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Arts Projects
Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Media Artists Program : Creation
Supports professional media artists creating or completing new works
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Black Arts Projects
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects