Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides Ontario artists with $30,000 to $50,000 to investigate their artistic practice. It supports long-term artistic development through six- to twelve-month projects focused on exploration, research, travel, access to archives, and related expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investigation or examination of an artist’s own practice
- Six- to twelve-month periods of focused artistic research and exploration
- Projects carried out in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada, or internationally
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Artist résumé
- Artistic examples
- Application answers
- Other support documents, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Artists with more than 10 years of practice
- Ontario-based artists
- Artists in OAC-supported disciplines
Who is not eligible
- Artists with 10 years or less of professional practice
- Ad hoc groups, collectives, and organizations
- Arts administrators, managers, producers, presenters, and publishers
- Post-secondary educators and researchers eligible for SSHRC funding
- College or university students
Eligible expenses
- Artist fee for the applicant
- Consultant or specialist fees
- Studio, workspace, and equipment rental
- Applicant travel, accommodation, and per diem
- Project supplies, archive access, residency fees, and visa fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Creating, producing, presenting, touring, exhibiting, distributing, rehearsing, or publishing artwork
- Mentorships, master classes, private lessons, and coaching
- Travel for anyone other than the applicant
- Major capital costs, including buildings and major equipment
- Income tax
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Canada
- International locations
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova
- Results are communicated about four and a half months after the deadline
- Funded applicants must submit a final report in Nova
- Significant changes require prior approval from the program officer
Additional information
- Applications are submitted in Nova, OAC’s online system.
- The program information may change before the program opens in Nova.
- A final report is required if funded.
- Significant project changes need prior approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Chalmers Arts Fellowships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Chalmers Arts Fellowships. 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 Chalmers Arts Fellowships?
This program provides Ontario artists with $30,000 to $50,000 to investigate their artistic practice. It supports long-term artistic development through six- to twelve-month projects focused on exploration, research, travel, access to archives, and related expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Chalmers Arts Fellowships Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Chalmers Arts Fellowships program?
To be eligible for the Chalmers Arts Fellowships program, you must:
Professional artist with 10+ years’ practice
Ontario resident
Arts practice supported by OAC
What expenses are eligible under Chalmers Arts Fellowships?
Investigation or examination of an artist’s own practice
Six- to twelve-month periods of focused artistic research and exploration
Projects carried out in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada, or internationally
Who can I contact for more information about the Chalmers Arts Fellowships?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at gpereira@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7436.
Where is the Chalmers Arts Fellowships available?
The Chalmers Arts Fellowships program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Chalmers Arts Fellowships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Chalmers Arts Fellowships is a Grant and Funding