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Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund
Supports Indigenous-led arts and culture projects in Toronto
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, 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
- Quebec
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund. 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 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 Quebec.
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