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Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund
Supports Indigenous-led arts and culture projects in Toronto
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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 the City’s Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy
Official resources
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
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 will open in summer 2026.
- Successful applicants must sign agreements with the City of Toronto.
- Successful applicants receive 90% of the funding after required documents are completed.
- The final 10% is released after the final report is delivered.
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
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund?
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.
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