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Animating Historic Sites
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Location
Toronto, Montréal, Ontario
Overview
This program offers up to $30,000 to support site-specific arts projects at historic sites in Toronto. It funds research, creation, production, presentation, and free public programming that responds to the selected site or museum.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Montréal
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Site-specific research and artistic development
- Creation, production, and presentation of new work
- Free public programming at historic sites and museums
- Exhibitions, performances, workshops, screenings, and readings
- Community-engaged arts activities and work-in-progress presentations
Documents Needed
- Project details and summary
- Project description and workplan
- Budget table and supplementary budget PDF
- Artist bios for project contributors
- Recent audio/visual support material
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Not-for-profit arts organizations
- Artist collectives operating on a not-for-profit basis
- Other not-for-profit organizations with professional artist leadership
Who is not eligible
- Commercial businesses and for-profit organizations
- Applicants employed by City of Toronto Museum & Heritage Services, The Village at Black Creek, or Evergreen Brick Works
- Schools in Ontario’s public or private education system
- Educational or religious institutions without a clear separation of arts activities
- Applicants seeking funding for permanent installations or same-project applications in other TAC programs
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees
- Equipment rental and materials
- Production and technical costs
- Marketing and outreach costs
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Permanent installations
- Commercial businesses and for-profit organizations
- Ongoing operating costs and general administration
- Equipment purchases, capital projects, deficit reduction, publishing, archiving, and fundraising projects
- Activities outside the City of Toronto
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
- Selected sites outside downtown Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent peer assessment panel.
- Funding decisions are based on program objectives, available funds, and assessment criteria.
- Applicants receive results by email, usually within four months of the deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign and upload a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
- Recipients must submit a final report after the project is completed.
Additional information
- First-time applicants may request draft review support from the program manager.
- Applicants are encouraged to attend information sessions and office hours before applying.
- Applicants must apply to only one site or museum.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding and a partner Letter of Agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Animating Historic Sites Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Animating Historic Sites. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Animating Historic Sites?
This program offers up to $30,000 to support site-specific arts projects at historic sites in Toronto. It funds research, creation, production, presentation, and free public programming that responds to the selected site or museum.
How much funding can be received?
Animating Historic Sites Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Animating Historic Sites program?
To be eligible for the Animating Historic Sites program, you must:
Professional artist, arts organization, or collective
Toronto-based applicant
Site-specific public project
What expenses are eligible under Animating Historic Sites?
Site-specific research and artistic development
Creation, production, and presentation of new work
Free public programming at historic sites and museums
Exhibitions, performances, workshops, screenings, and readings
Community-engaged arts activities and work-in-progress presentations
Who can I contact for more information about the Animating Historic Sites?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at lena@torontoartscouncil.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x 219.
Where is the Animating Historic Sites available?
The Animating Historic Sites program is available Montréal, Ontario.
Is the Animating Historic Sites a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Animating Historic Sites is a Partnering and Collaboration