Closed
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 26, 2025
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 26, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
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