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Arts-based programming
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Support arts programs advancing equality for underserved communities
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
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
Overview
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.
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
Documents Needed
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
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Program costs for a new or established arts program (use of funds as described in the application).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada-wide
Selection criteria
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.
- Fill out the application using the form on the funder’s website.
- Review the application for completeness before submitting.
- 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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