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Chalmers Family Fund
Support for Ontario artists’ artistic research
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- Funding available
- $ 30,000 - $ 50,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 to support Ontario artists’ artistic research and professional development. It funds time, learning activities, travel, accommodation, and related project expenses for eligible fellowships and training projects.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50,000
- Minimum funding
- $30,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- International
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario professional artists
- Ontario arts administrators
Who is not eligible
- Ad hoc groups, collectives, and organizations
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities
- Students enrolled in college or university
- Applicants who recently received the same program funding
- Arts presenters, managers, administrators, and certain post-secondary educators or researchers
Eligible expenses
- Artist or arts administrator fees
- Mentor, tutor, and specialist fees
- Tuition, registration, materials, and supplies
- Travel, accommodation, and meal allowance
- Equipment and workspace rental, plus accessibility and care-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Creating, producing, publishing, or touring artwork
- Market development, fundraising, contests, and competitions
- University or college courses
- Collaborative projects with groups or organizations
- Major capital costs, major equipment, and income tax
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Artistic research and investigation
- Professional development through mentoring or training
- Study, internships, and apprenticeships
- Skills development led by a specialist
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your profile
- Create or update your Nova profile.
- Review the project program guide for requirements and restrictions.
- Step 2: Complete your application
- Fill in project information and application questions in Nova.
- Prepare your budget and supporting artistic material.
- Gather required support documents.
- Step 3: Submit in Nova
- Log in to Nova and submit the completed application.
- Complete all instructions and requirements within the application.
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Applicant résumé or CV
- Artistic examples, if required
- Support documents from specialists or training organizations
- Application answers and project details in Nova
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit of the applicant and project
- Likely impact on artistic or career development
- Clear, realistic, and well-resourced project plan
- Strength of artistic examples and supporting materials
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova
- Applicants are notified about four and a half months after the deadline
- Approved projects must finish within two years of results
- Final reporting is required in Nova
Additional information
- Applicants must create or update their Nova profile before applying.
- Applicants must complete the project and submit a final report in Nova if funded.
- Significant project changes require prior approval from the program officer.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Chalmers Family Fund Program
What is the Chalmers Family Fund?
This program provides up to $50,000 to support Ontario artists’ artistic research and professional development. It funds time, learning activities, travel, accommodation, and related project expenses for eligible fellowships and training projects.
How much funding can be received?
Chalmers Family Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Chalmers Family Fund program?
To be eligible for the Chalmers Family Fund program, you must:
Ontario-based professional artists
Project-led by a specialist
Meets OAC eligibility rules
What expenses are eligible under Chalmers Family Fund?
Artist or arts administrator fees
Mentor, tutor, and specialist fees
Tuition, registration, materials, and supplies
Travel, accommodation, and meal allowance
Equipment and workspace rental, plus accessibility and care-related costs
Who can I contact for more information about the Chalmers Family Fund?
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 Family Fund available?
The Chalmers Family Fund program is available the province of Ontario.