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Indigenous Arts Projects
Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Indigenous Arts Projects grant provides up to $15,000 to support the creation, development, presentation, and sector advancement of arts projects led by Indigenous artists, collectives, and organizations in Toronto. Eligible activities include project development, artistic creation, exhibition and dissemination, and sector development initiatives within the Indigenous arts community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ community
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and planning of new Indigenous arts projects, including initial research and relationship-building.
- Creation of new works by Indigenous artists in any artistic discipline.
- Exhibition, presentation, and dissemination of Indigenous artistic work to public audiences.
- Organizing workshops, conferences, and events to advance Indigenous arts practices and support Indigenous artists.
- Development of resources or toolkits to strengthen the Indigenous arts sector.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations engaged in arts and cultural activities
- Indigenous artist collectives operating on a non-profit basis in any artistic discipline
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous owned or led companies and organizations.
- Organizations and collectives that already receive Operating funding from the Toronto Arts Council (TAC).
- Undergraduate educational institutions and student associations.
- Schools that are part of Ontario’s public or private education system.
- Educational and religious institutions where arts activities are not clearly separated from regular programming and budgets.
Eligible expenses
- Honoraria for mentors, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers.
- Networking or professional development event costs; costs for visiting sites of significance.
- Rental of space or software for interviews; expenses for accessing support materials (e.g., archives).
- Fees paid to collaborators, mentors, and creative resources.
- Studio expenses, essential materials, and production elements related to creation.
- Artistic, presentation, exhibition, and administrative fees and costs, including installation, rehearsal, venue, and production costs (excluding film production).
- Dissemination costs such as publicity, marketing, and outreach.
- Costs for workshops, conferences, or events designed to develop or expand Indigenous arts practices.
- Development of toolkits and resources to support Indigenous arts practices.
- Accessibility costs (up to $5,000) such as ASL interpretation, audio description, closed captioning, communications assistants, attendant care, support workers, and related equipment rentals.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Additional information
- Applicants are required to register and submit their application through the TAC Grants Online portal; applications by other means are not accepted.
- Successful applicants must sign and upload a Letter of Understanding through TAC Grants Online before funding can be released.
- Grant recipients are required to acknowledge support from Toronto Arts Council in all written materials related to supported activities, using the TAC logo or specified text.
- Notification of results is provided within three to four months after submission for applications under the rolling deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Arts Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Arts Projects. 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 Projects?
The Indigenous Arts Projects grant provides up to $15,000 to support the creation, development, presentation, and sector advancement of arts projects led by Indigenous artists, collectives, and organizations in Toronto. Eligible activities include project development, artistic creation, exhibition and dissemination, and sector development initiatives within the Indigenous arts community.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Arts Projects Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Arts Projects program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Arts Projects program, you must:
The applicant must be a professional Indigenous artist, a collective, or a non-profit organization (incorporated or not), based in Toronto.
The majority of members (for collectives/organizations) must be Indigenous and reside in Toronto.
The project must take place in the city of Toronto and directly benefit Indigenous artists or communities in Toronto.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Arts Projects?
Development and planning of new Indigenous arts projects, including initial research and relationship-building.
Creation of new works by Indigenous artists in any artistic discipline.
Exhibition, presentation, and dissemination of Indigenous artistic work to public audiences.
Organizing workshops, conferences, and events to advance Indigenous arts practices and support Indigenous artists.
Development of resources or toolkits to strengthen the Indigenous arts sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Arts Projects?
You can contact Toronto Arts Council (TAO) by email at rupal@torontoarts.org or by phone at 416-392-6800.
Where is the Indigenous Arts Projects available?
The Indigenous Arts Projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Indigenous Arts Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Arts Projects is a Grant and Funding