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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 70,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The StART Partnership Program provides up to $70,000 for large-scale mural, street, and graffiti art projects in Toronto. It supports community engagement, mural production, and projects that help revitalize neighbourhoods and counter graffiti vandalism.
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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 : 70,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community consultation and engagement for mural projects
- Mural production and street art creation
- Projects that revitalize neighbourhoods through public art
Documents Needed
- Written authorization from the property owner
- Updated work plan
- Revised production budget
- Final report for stage two consideration
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual artists
- Artist collectives
- Cultural producers
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Charitable organizations
Who is not eligible
- Projects located outside the City of Toronto.
- Projects on City of Toronto-owned infrastructure managed through other StART programs.
Eligible expenses
- Community consultation and engagement work
- Mural production work
- Project-related public engagement sessions
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects on City of Toronto-owned infrastructure, including ground murals, sound walls, retaining walls, underpasses, and community centres.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee with external art jurors and StART subject matter experts.
- Projects are assessed against StART objectives and review criteria such as community support, artistic quality, mentorship, support leverage, and technical feasibility.
- Recommended projects are announced before stage two begins.
- Stage two funding depends on satisfactory completion of community engagement requirements and submission of the required documentation.
Additional information
- A minimum of two community engagement sessions is required.
- At least one engagement session must be in person.
- Applicants must have written authorization from the property owner at the time of application.
- Applications are now closed for the current intake.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the StART Partnership Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the StART Partnership Program. 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 StART Partnership Program?
The StART Partnership Program provides up to $70,000 for large-scale mural, street, and graffiti art projects in Toronto. It supports community engagement, mural production, and projects that help revitalize neighbourhoods and counter graffiti vandalism.
How much funding can be received?
StART Partnership Program Funds up to $70,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the StART Partnership Program program?
To be eligible for the StART Partnership Program program, you must:
Project located in Toronto
Applicant is an artist or nonprofit
Property owner authorization required
What expenses are eligible under StART Partnership Program?
Community consultation and engagement for mural projects
Mural production and street art creation
Projects that revitalize neighbourhoods through public art
Who can I contact for more information about the StART Partnership Program?
You can contact City of Toronto by email at streetart@toronto.ca.
Where is the StART Partnership Program available?
The StART Partnership Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the StART Partnership Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
StART Partnership Program is a Grant and Funding