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Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development

Support for emerging visual artists

Offered by
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Official source: artskingston.ca

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Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Emerging artists and/or artisans working in visual media
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Overview

The Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development supports young emerging artists and artisans working in visual media in the Kingston area. Valued at $4,000, it is intended to support training or focused creation, including workshops, mentorships, and equipment or materials.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$4,000
Minimum funding
$4,000
Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Kingston
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Youth (<40)
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Nan Yeomans Grant guidelines expanded

The Nan Yeomans Grant now shows expanded 2025 application guidelines, including broader eligibility details, eligible activities, process steps, and reporting requirements.

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The 2025 application guidelines now provide fuller program details, including the eligible activity categories, the visual media scope, and the requirement to acknowledge the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area and the Kingston Arts Council in written materials. The application process is also spelled out more clearly, with the recipient announcement now shown for January 2026 and a final report due no later than 31 December 2026. The guidelines still show the 17 November 2025, 11:59 PM EST application deadline and the $4,000 grant value.

Official source: artskingston.ca
July 31, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Emerging artists and/or artisans working in visual media
  • Applicants who demonstrate financial need
  • Applicants who are at least 17 years old and no more than 40 years old at the time of application
  • Applicants living in Loyalist Township, City of Kingston, Township of South Frontenac, Township of Central Frontenac, Township of North Frontenac, or Township of Frontenac Islands

Eligible expenses

  • Contributing to funding for post-secondary studies in an arts program
  • Enrolment in workshops, specialized skills training, mentorships and residencies
  • The purchase of equipment and/or materials
  • Travel costs only where such use of the grant will directly enable the applicant to work closely with other artists of similar or advanced skill level

Eligible geographic areas

  • Loyalist Township
  • City of Kingston
  • Township of South Frontenac
  • Township of Central Frontenac
  • Township of North Frontenac
  • Township of Frontenac Islands

Activities funded

  • Training or focused creation
  • Exploration of their medium
  • Challenging their practice in new directions

How to apply

  • Download the 2025 application form from the KAC website.
  • Fill out the form using Adobe Reader.
  • Submit the entire application by email to grants@artskingston.ca in one email containing all application materials.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Reference letters
  • CV
  • Digital support material

Selection criteria

  • The strength of the eligible activity.
  • The artistic merit of the applicant.
  • The potential impact of the grant on the applicant’s development.

Processing and Agreement

  • The KAC appoints a peer jury to review the applications each year.
  • The jury is made up of three members total, including two members from the community and, when possible, the previous year recipient of the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development.
  • The announcement of the grant recipient will take place in January 2026.
  • The recipient must acknowledge the support of the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area and the Kingston Arts Council in all written materials relating to the activities for which funds are granted.
  • A Final Report is required once the project is completed, and a status report may be submitted if the project is ongoing.

Additional information

  • The grant is made possible through an endowment fund administered by the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area.

Contacts

grants@artskingston.ca
613-546-2999

Official sources

Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development

Program guide

Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development (2025)Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development (2026)Project Plan (2026)

Application form

Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic DevelopmentNan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development 2025 Application FormNan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development 2025 Application FormNan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development 2026 Application Form
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development Program

What is the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development?

The Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development supports young emerging artists and artisans working in visual media in the Kingston area. Valued at $4,000, it is intended to support training or focused creation, including workshops, mentorships, and equipment or materials.

How much funding can be received?

Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development program?

To be eligible for the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development program, you must: Emerging artists and/or artisans working in visual media who demonstrate financial need Applicants must be at least 17 years old and no more than 40 years old at the time of application Applicants must live in Loyalist Township, City of Kingston, Township of South Frontenac, Township of Central Frontenac, Township of North Frontenac, or Township of Frontenac Islands

What expenses are eligible under Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development?

Contributing to funding for post-secondary studies in an arts program Enrolment in workshops, specialized skills training, mentorships and residencies The purchase of equipment and/or materials Travel costs only where such use of the grant will directly enable the applicant to work closely with other artists of similar or advanced skill level

Who can I contact for more information about the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development?

You can contact Kingston Arts Council (KAC) by email at grants@artskingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-2999.

Where is the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development available?

The Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development is a Grant and Funding