One registered charity will receive up to $120,000 to support a new or established arts program. Funding supports arts-based activities that expand access and improve outcomes for underrepresented and/or marginalized Canadians, including women and girls and/or youth.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop employee skills

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Minimum amount : 15,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : April 15, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts
Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Children and Youth Organizations
Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

Children & youth
Women & girls
Minority groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

National

Activities funded

Delivering a new arts program that benefits underrepresented and/or marginalized Canadians.
Delivering an established arts program that benefits underrepresented and/or marginalized Canadians.
Arts programming that expands equal access for marginalized, underserved, or underrepresented groups.
Arts programming designed to improve the lives of women and girls.
Arts programming designed to improve the lives of youth.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 115,000

Year-long arts mentorship for newcomer girls with mental health supports

$ 95,000

Youth film and photography training leading to portfolio and screening

Eligibility

The applicant must be a registered charity.
The proposed program must be a new or established arts program.
The program must impact underrepresented and/or marginalized Canadians through the arts.
The program must align with at least one stated objective (equal access for marginalized groups, improving the lives of women and girls, or improving the lives of youth).

Who is eligible?

Registered charities

Eligible expenses

Program costs for a new or established arts program (use of funds as described in the application).

Eligible geographic areas

Canada-wide

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare program outline and alignment

Describe the arts program (new or established).
Explain how the program impacts underrepresented and/or marginalized Canadians through the arts.
Show how the program meets one or more of the funder’s objectives.
Explain the intended use of funds.

Step 2: Complete the online application form

Fill out the application using the form on the funder’s website.
Review the application for completeness before submitting.

Step 3: Submit additional details if requested

Provide a more detailed proposal if the funder selects the application for additional consideration.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are initially reviewed by the funder.
Selected applicants will be contacted by May 15.
If selected for additional consideration, applicants may be asked to submit a more detailed proposal.

Additional information

The program is offered by a family-run private foundation based in the Greater Toronto Area.
Special consideration may be given to programs that promote mental health, education and/or career-building, and inclusivity and diversity.
Selected applicants are expected to be contacted by May 15.
If shortlisted, applicants may be asked to submit a more detailed proposal.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts-based programming Program

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Delivering a new arts program that benefits underrepresented and/or marginalized Canadians. Delivering an established arts program that benefits underrepresented and/or marginalized Canadians. Arts programming that expands equal access for marginalized, underserved, or underrepresented groups. Arts programming designed to improve the lives of women and girls. Arts programming designed to improve the lives of youth.