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Creative Communities Projects
Funding for community-engaged arts projects in Toronto
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Creative Communities Projects provides up to $15,000 to support community-engaged arts projects in Toronto. It funds artistic fees, production and technical costs, marketing and publicity, and administrative costs for one-time or time-limited projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- One-time or time-limited community-engaged arts projects
- Arts engagement projects with strong public participation
- Arts community development projects that build or sustain artistic communities
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Budget information and supplementary budget details
- Support material showing recent work
- For some projects, a Letter of Agreement with a host organization
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Artist collectives
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations or collectives receiving TAC operating funding
- Educational or religious institutions without a clear separation of arts activities
- Schools in Ontario’s public or private education system
- Applicants seeking funding for school, tuition-funded, curriculum-based, or research projects
Eligible expenses
- Artistic fees
- Production and technical costs
- Marketing and publicity costs
- Administrative costs
- Accessibility costs for eligible projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Completed projects or retroactive costs
- Ongoing staff or faculty salaries
- Equipment purchases and capital projects
- Film/video production, archiving, publishing, awards, art therapy, fundraising, and deficit reduction
- Activities outside the City of Toronto, including touring and travel
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent peer panel.
- Funding decisions are made competitively based on program objectives and available funds.
- Applicants are notified by email within four months of the deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding before funds are released.
- Final reporting is required after the project ends.
Additional information
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
- Recipients must acknowledge Toronto Arts Council support in project-related materials.
- A final report is required after project completion.
- Funding recipients must keep proper accounting records for the grant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Creative Communities Projects Program
What is the Creative Communities Projects?
Creative Communities Projects provides up to $15,000 to support community-engaged arts projects in Toronto. It funds artistic fees, production and technical costs, marketing and publicity, and administrative costs for one-time or time-limited projects.
How much funding can be received?
Creative Communities Projects Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Creative Communities Projects program?
To be eligible for the Creative Communities Projects program, you must:
Toronto-based applicant
Professional artist, collective, or non-profit
Community-engaged arts project
What expenses are eligible under Creative Communities Projects?
One-time or time-limited community-engaged arts projects
Arts engagement projects with strong public participation
Arts community development projects that build or sustain artistic communities
Who can I contact for more information about the Creative Communities Projects?
You can contact Toronto Arts Council (TAO) by email at kevin@torontoartscouncil.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x 227.
Where is the Creative Communities Projects available?
The Creative Communities Projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Creative Communities Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Creative Communities Projects is a Grant and Funding