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Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026
Create artwork for a regional bus wrap
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,750
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This call seeks an original full-color design for the Every Child Matters bus wrap. The selected artist will receive $5,750 plus HST, and the artwork will support public education and reconciliation-focused awareness.
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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
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,750 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of an original full-color digital artwork.
- Adaptation of existing artwork for a bus wrap design.
- Development of concept sketches and final design files.
Documents Needed
- Statement of interest
- Up to 10 images of previous original artwork
- CV or bio with contact details
- Two professional references
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local artists.
- Graphic designers.
- Illustrators.
- Emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous artists.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside Waterloo Region.
- Applicants who are not of Indigenous ancestry.
- Teams without a single artist representative.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fee for the completed design.
- Concept sketch fee for selected finalists.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Incomplete applications.
- Late applications.
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Finalists are selected to create concept designs on a bus layout template.
- Final designs are displayed anonymously and may be voted on by the community.
- The finalists are notified of the design result.
Additional information
- The selected artist will be paid $5,750 plus HST, if applicable.
- Up to three finalists may be selected to develop concept sketches.
- Each finalist will receive $200 for the concept sketch stage.
- The artwork will be used for one year across regional and municipal communications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026. 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 Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026?
This call seeks an original full-color design for the Every Child Matters bus wrap. The selected artist will receive $5,750 plus HST, and the artwork will support public education and reconciliation-focused awareness.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 Funds up to $5,750 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 program?
To be eligible for the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 program, you must:
Indigenous artist aged 18+.
Lives in Waterloo Region.
Can deliver high-resolution digital files.
What expenses are eligible under Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026?
Creation of an original full-color digital artwork.
Adaptation of existing artwork for a bus wrap design.
Development of concept sketches and final design files.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026?
You can contact Sunnyside Foundation by email at rap@waterloo.ca or by phone at 519-575-4400.
Where is the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 available?
The Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 is a Grant and Funding