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TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship grant provides up to $15,000 to support professional newcomer and refugee artists in Toronto through structured mentorships. The program aims to foster artistic development and integration by funding mentorship activities between established artists and newcomers across all artistic disciplines.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mentorship projects where a newcomer or refugee artist partners with a professional mentor to advance their artistic practice.
- Development and enhancement of artistic skills in a specific discipline through guided, collaborative activities.
- Initiatives aimed at supporting the integration and inclusion of newcomer and refugee artists into Toronto's artistic community.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual professional artists from any artistic tradition
- Individual professional arts workers (mentors) such as arts managers, curators, or producers
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations are not eligible; this program is specifically for individual professional newcomer or refugee artists and their individual mentors.
Eligible expenses
- Financial support paid directly to the newcomer or refugee artist for their professional development.
- Financial support paid directly to the mentor for providing mentorship services.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Additional information
- Applicants and mentors must each have a unique email address registered in the TAC Grants Online portal; they cannot use an email linked to an organization or collective.
- Accessibility support of up to $500 is available per eligible applicant per year to assist Deaf persons or persons with disabilities in preparing their applications.
- The mentorship activities must begin after July 1 and be completed by June 30, 2026.
- Support material such as videos, images, or writing samples should follow specified requirements; video/audio must not exceed 3 minutes, and writing samples are capped at 15 pages, double-spaced.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship. 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 TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship?
The TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship grant provides up to $15,000 to support professional newcomer and refugee artists in Toronto through structured mentorships. The program aims to foster artistic development and integration by funding mentorship activities between established artists and newcomers across all artistic disciplines.
How much funding can be received?
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship?
Mentorship projects where a newcomer or refugee artist partners with a professional mentor to advance their artistic practice.
Development and enhancement of artistic skills in a specific discipline through guided, collaborative activities.
Initiatives aimed at supporting the integration and inclusion of newcomer and refugee artists into Toronto's artistic community.
Who can I contact for more information about the TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship?
You can contact Toronto Arts Council (TAO) by email at liza@torontoartscouncil.org or by phone at 416-392-6802.
Where is the TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship available?
The TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship?
TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship is funded by Toronto Arts Council (TAO)