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Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund

Supports Indigenous-led arts and culture projects in Toronto

Offered by
City of Toronto
Official source: toronto.ca

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Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individual Indigenous artists, arts and culture leaders, and professionals
See full eligibility

Overview

This fund supports Indigenous-led arts and culture projects that create new opportunities, visibility, and partnerships in Toronto. Funding is available for incubation and activation activities, with maximum grants of up to $10,000 and $30,000 respectively.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$30,000
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Toronto
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts
Revenue structures
Mixed revenue (<50% earned), Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

2026 Applications Closed

The Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund now says 2026 applications are closed, and the October 6 at 3 p.m. application deadline and online application links were removed from both streams.

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The Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund page now states that 2026 applications are closed. The previously listed October 6 at 3 p.m. application deadline and the online application links were removed from both the Incubation Stream and the Activation Stream.

Official source: toronto.ca
October 11, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individual Indigenous artists, arts and culture leaders, and professionals
  • Indigenous groups and collectives
  • Non-profit Indigenous organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Students applying for school-related projects
  • Non-residents of Toronto
  • Organizations based outside Toronto
  • For-profit organizations
  • Non-Indigenous controlled groups, collectives, or organizations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Toronto

Activities funded

  • Incubation, research, or pilot phases for Indigenous arts and culture initiatives.
  • Arts and culture presentations, exhibitions, gatherings, and creative collaborations.
  • Knowledge sharing, exchange, and residency-style development activities.
  • Projects that create economic opportunities, visibility, or lasting impact for Indigenous creative work in Toronto.

Documents Needed

  • Letter of Agreement with the City of Toronto
  • Memo of Understanding with Partner
  • Declaration of Compliance with City’s Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy

Selection criteria

  • Readiness and sustainability
  • Impact
  • Viability

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by a committee made up of Indigenous community members.
  • Projects are assessed against readiness and sustainability, impact, and viability.
  • Successful applicants are notified and must complete required agreement documents.
  • Funding is released in stages after documents are completed and the final report is submitted.

Additional information

  • Applications are currently open.

Contacts

IndigenousCommunityGrants@Toronto.ca

Official sources

toronto.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund Program

What is the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund?

This fund supports Indigenous-led arts and culture projects that create new opportunities, visibility, and partnerships in Toronto. Funding is available for incubation and activation activities, with maximum grants of up to $10,000 and $30,000 respectively.

How much funding can be received?

Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund program, you must: Indigenous applicants only Project based in Toronto Arts and culture focus

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund?

You can contact City of Toronto by email at IndigenousCommunityGrants@Toronto.ca.

Where is the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund available?

The Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund?

Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund is funded by City of Toronto