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Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports IBPOC youth media creatives in Toronto with paid contract work, mentorship, and skills training. Selected participants may also receive OCAD U professional skills training and related support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- LGBTQ+ community
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Paid creative contract work in media arts.
- Mentorship with industry advisors.
- Skills training and portfolio development workshops.
- Networking through masterclasses, workshops, and panels.
Documents Needed
- Creative portfolio
- Short bio
- Artist statement
- Online application form responses
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- IBPOC youth media creatives
- Emerging media artists
- Young creatives pursuing careers in the media arts industry
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not Toronto residents
- Applicants outside the 18 to 29 age range
- Applicants who are not IBPOC youth media artists
Eligible expenses
- Learning-related costs such as software, childcare, and travel support.
- Equipment rental and transportation tied to project work.
- Artists’ fees included in the paid contract.
- Other costs associated with completing the contract.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and shortlisted by a decision committee.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to a conversation-style interview.
- Shortlisted candidates may enter an RFP bid process for paid contracts.
- Final decisions are made by the decision committee, with client review involved in the RFP stage.
- Applicants are notified of final results and may discuss the outcome with the Program Manager.
Additional information
- The 2026 application period is closed.
- Applicants may receive free one-on-one portfolio feedback.
- Selected participants gain access to alumni pathways after the core program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ArtWorksTO Youth Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ArtWorksTO Youth Program. 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 ArtWorksTO Youth Program?
This program supports IBPOC youth media creatives in Toronto with paid contract work, mentorship, and skills training. Selected participants may also receive OCAD U professional skills training and related support.
How much funding can be received?
ArtWorksTO Youth Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ArtWorksTO Youth Program program?
To be eligible for the ArtWorksTO Youth Program program, you must:
IBPOC youth, ages 18–29
Toronto resident
Media artist experience
What expenses are eligible under ArtWorksTO Youth Program?
Paid creative contract work in media arts.
Mentorship with industry advisors.
Skills training and portfolio development workshops.
Networking through masterclasses, workshops, and panels.
Who can I contact for more information about the ArtWorksTO Youth Program?
You can contact Toronto Arts Foundation by email at norma@torontoarts.org or by phone at none.
Where is the ArtWorksTO Youth Program available?
The ArtWorksTO Youth Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the ArtWorksTO Youth Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ArtWorksTO Youth Program is a Partnering and Collaboration