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Arts for Youth Award
Recognition for arts engagement with Toronto youth
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Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 20,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Arts for Youth Award offers a $20,000 cash prize to recognize outstanding commitment to engaging Toronto’s youth through the arts. Finalists receive $2,000 each, and nominations must be submitted through the Toronto Arts Foundation portal.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Engaging Toronto’s youth through the arts.
Documents Needed
- Biography of the nominee
- Nomination rationale
- Supporting material in visual, audio, or text format
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Collectives
- Organizations
Who is not eligible
- Toronto Arts Foundation or Toronto Arts Council executive board members or staff.
- Self-nominating individuals.
- Nominees already nominated for more than one award in the same year.
- Recipients of the same Toronto Arts Foundation Award twice.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
Selection criteria
- Artistic strength and achievement.
- Strength of the candidate’s artistic goals and objectives.
- Contribution to the development of arts and culture in Toronto.
- Overall public impact, including community engagement and animation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the nomination portal
- Visit the Toronto Arts Foundation Nomination Portal.
- Step 2: Create or sign in to your account
- Register a new account or log in to an existing one.
- Step 3: Complete the nomination form
- Enter the nominee’s name and provide the required biography and nomination rationale.
- Attach supporting material in visual, audio, or text format.
- Step 4: Save and submit
- Save a draft if needed before submission.
- Submit the nomination online through the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- An award panel of up to 10 assessors reviews the nominations.
- The panel recommends a shortlist and recipient for final approval by the Board of Directors.
- The shortlist is made public before the awards presentation.
- The recipient is announced on the day of the official awards presentation.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts for Youth Award Program
What is the Arts for Youth Award?
The Arts for Youth Award offers a $20,000 cash prize to recognize outstanding commitment to engaging Toronto’s youth through the arts. Finalists receive $2,000 each, and nominations must be submitted through the Toronto Arts Foundation portal.
How much funding can be received?
Arts for Youth Award Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts for Youth Award program?
To be eligible for the Arts for Youth Award program, you must:
Strong Toronto connection
Significant arts contribution
Toronto-based organizations or collectives
What expenses are eligible under Arts for Youth Award?
Engaging Toronto’s youth through the arts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts for Youth Award?
You can contact Toronto Arts Foundation by email at liz@torontoarts.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x225.
Where is the Arts for Youth Award available?
The Arts for Youth Award program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Arts for Youth Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts for Youth Award is a Grant and Funding