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TAC — Theatre Projects
Funding for professional theatre projects in Toronto
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Location
Toronto, Montréal, Canada
Overview
TAC — Theatre Projects supports professional, non-profit theatre work in Toronto with funding of up to $20,000 depending on the category. It funds rehearsal, production, presentation, workshops, and special initiatives, as well as related project costs and artist fees.
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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 : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Montréal
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
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation, production, and presentation of theatre works
- Full productions
- Festival productions
- Workshops with readings or presentations
- Special initiatives for theatre development in Toronto
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Budget information
- Support material
- Resumes for key artists
- Brief bios for other contributors
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit theatre organizations
- Unincorporated not-for-profit theatre collectives
- Professional theatre artists and collectives based in Toronto
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Schools and tuition-funded training programs
- Educational or religious institutions without separate arts programming and budgets
- Organizations already receiving TAC Operating funding
- Projects led by people not based in Toronto
Eligible expenses
- Artists' fees
- Production and technical fees
- Marketing and outreach costs
- Administrative costs
- Childcare costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects started or completed before results are announced
- Ongoing operating costs, including permanent staff salaries
- Equipment purchases and capital projects
- Touring, travel, and accommodations outside Toronto
- Film projects and digital works led by media artists
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment panel from the Toronto theatre community.
- Projects are assessed on artistic merit, impact, development value, and financial viability.
- Funding decisions are final and announced by email within four months of the deadline.
- Approved applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding before funds are released.
- Recipients must file a final report after project completion.
Additional information
- Applicants must register and submit through TAC Grants Online only.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
- Recipients must submit a final report online after the project is completed.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge Toronto Arts Council support in related public materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the TAC — Theatre Projects Program
What is the TAC — Theatre Projects?
TAC — Theatre Projects supports professional, non-profit theatre work in Toronto with funding of up to $20,000 depending on the category. It funds rehearsal, production, presentation, workshops, and special initiatives, as well as related project costs and artist fees.
How much funding can be received?
TAC — Theatre Projects Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the TAC — Theatre Projects program?
To be eligible for the TAC — Theatre Projects program, you must:
Non-profit theatre organizations or collectives
Based in Toronto
Professional theatre work
What expenses are eligible under TAC — Theatre Projects?
Creation, production, and presentation of theatre works
Full productions
Festival productions
Workshops with readings or presentations
Special initiatives for theatre development in Toronto
Who can I contact for more information about the TAC — Theatre Projects?
You can contact Toronto Arts Council (TAO) by email at elahe@torontoartscouncil.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x 220.
Where is the TAC — Theatre Projects available?
The TAC — Theatre Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the TAC — Theatre Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
TAC — Theatre Projects is a Grant and Funding