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Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award
Recognition for Toronto arts administrators
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 1,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 7, 2026
Location
Toronto, Montréal, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This annual award recognizes theatre, dance, and opera administrators in Toronto. The recipient receives a $1,000 cheque and plaque, and selects an emerging arts administrator for a $500 Protégé Prize.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 7, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Montréal
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of theatre, dance, and opera administrators.
- Selection of an emerging arts administrator for the Protégé Prize by the award recipient.
Documents Needed
- Nominee bio
- Nominee headshot or photograph
- Cover letter explaining the nomination
- Letters or paragraphs of support
- Nominator contact details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals in Toronto’s theatre, dance, or opera community.
- TAPA members submitting nominations.
Who is not eligible
- Pairs or teams.
- Deceased individuals.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed by the Selection Committee.
- The winner is chosen from nominations received from TAPA membership.
- Accessibility accommodations may be arranged for candidates during the selection process.
Additional information
- The award is presented every two years.
- The recipient selects an emerging arts administrator for the Protégé Prize.
- Accessibility accommodations are available on request during the selection process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award. 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 Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award?
This annual award recognizes theatre, dance, and opera administrators in Toronto. The recipient receives a $1,000 cheque and plaque, and selects an emerging arts administrator for a $500 Protégé Prize.
How much funding can be received?
Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award program?
To be eligible for the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award program, you must:
Individual arts administrator
10+ years in Toronto performing arts
Living nominee only
What expenses are eligible under Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award?
Recognition of theatre, dance, and opera administrators.
Selection of an emerging arts administrator for the Protégé Prize by the award recipient.
Who can I contact for more information about the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award?
You can contact Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts by email at scottd@tapa.ca or by phone at 416.536.6468 x 2.
Where is the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award available?
The Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award program is available Montréal, Ontario.
Is the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award is a Other Support