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Black Arts Projects
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Black Arts Projects grant provides up to $20,000 to support the creation, development, and presentation of arts projects by Black artists, collectives, and organizations. Funding is available for diverse activities including artistic production, mentorship, exhibition, and dissemination of work within the City of Toronto.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ community
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation, development, or completion of arts-based projects at any stage, including new work, works-in-progress, and arts education initiatives such as workshops.
- Research and development activities for arts projects, such as concept exploration, process development, and information gathering.
- Presentation, exhibition, or dissemination of completed artistic works through events like exhibitions, festivals, or performances.
- Artistic mentorship integrated into project development or presentation, supporting professional growth within the arts.
- Collaborative or multidisciplinary arts projects involving multiple artistic practices or partners.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving not-for-profit arts organizations based in Toronto
- Black artist collectives (two or more Black artists working together on a non-profit basis)
- Individual Black professional artists residing in Toronto
Who is not eligible
- Non-Black-led, non-Black-focused, and non-Black-serving organizations or collectives.
- For-profit businesses and organizations.
- Organizations and collectives that already receive Operating funding from the Toronto Arts Council (TAC).
- Schools that are part of Ontario’s public or private education system.
- Educational and religious institutions, unless arts activities are clearly separate from their regular activities and budgets.
Eligible expenses
- Artistic, production, and administrative fees and costs, including venue, publicity, marketing, and outreach.
- Fees paid to collaborators, mentors, and creative resources.
- Studio costs, materials, and essential production elements.
- Rental of space or software for research and interviews, as well as access to support materials such as archives.
- Costs for visiting sites of significance.
- Exhibition, presentation, and installation expenses, including rehearsal and production costs.
- Dissemination costs, including promotional materials and outreach activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Additional information
- Applicants will receive notification of results approximately 3 to 4 months after the submission date.
- Grant recipients are required to submit a final report through the TAC's online granting portal.
- Support material such as audio-visual files or written documents should be uploaded via the TAC application portal; Google Drive submissions are not accepted.
- Questions and application answers may be submitted in written, audio, or video format, subject to length restrictions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Black Arts Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Black Arts Projects. 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 Black Arts Projects?
The Black Arts Projects grant provides up to $20,000 to support the creation, development, and presentation of arts projects by Black artists, collectives, and organizations. Funding is available for diverse activities including artistic production, mentorship, exhibition, and dissemination of work within the City of Toronto.
How much funding can be received?
Black Arts Projects Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 1, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Black Arts Projects program?
To be eligible for the Black Arts Projects program, you must:
The applicant must be a non-profit artistic organization, led, centered, and serving Black communities.
The organization must be located in the City of Toronto.
The project must primarily benefit the Black community and take place in Toronto.
What expenses are eligible under Black Arts Projects?
Creation, development, or completion of arts-based projects at any stage, including new work, works-in-progress, and arts education initiatives such as workshops.
Research and development activities for arts projects, such as concept exploration, process development, and information gathering.
Presentation, exhibition, or dissemination of completed artistic works through events like exhibitions, festivals, or performances.
Artistic mentorship integrated into project development or presentation, supporting professional growth within the arts.
Collaborative or multidisciplinary arts projects involving multiple artistic practices or partners.
Who can I contact for more information about the Black Arts Projects?
You can contact Toronto Arts Council (TAO) by email at onika@torontoarts.org or by phone at 416-392-6802.
Where is the Black Arts Projects available?
The Black Arts Projects program is available the province of Ontario.