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Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Support for theatrical playwriting projects
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Toronto Arts Council supports playwrights creating theatrical plays, with funding up to $10,000 depending on career level. The program supports new writing, collaborative proposals, and accessibility-related costs for eligible projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Writing theatrical plays
- Collaborative playwriting projects
- Accessibility support linked to the project for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities
Documents Needed
- Artist statement
- Resume or CV, or bio for Level One applicants
- Anonymous writing sample from the proposed project
- English translation, if the sample is in another language
- Copyright permission letter for adaptation projects, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Persons, or PR applicants
- Toronto-based playwrights
- Individual playwrights and collaborative teams
- New, emerging, mid-career, and senior playwrights
Who is not eligible
- Undergraduate students
- Applicants seeking support for graduate program-related work
- Applicants submitting the same play to another TAC program in the same year
- Projects already completed before results are announced
- Playwrights applying again for a project already funded once in this program
Eligible expenses
- Accessibility costs for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities, such as interpretation, captioning, assistants, support workers, and equipment rentals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive projects completed before results are announced
- Academic work or graduate degree work
- Film or television scripts, publishing, translation, production costs, and tuition fees
- Projects already funded once through this program
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a blind peer-assessment process
- Applicants are notified by email and through TAC Grants Online within three months of the deadline
- Successful applicants must sign and upload a Letter of Understanding before funds are released
- Final reports are required after project completion
Additional information
- Applications are submitted online through TAC Grants Online.
- The assessment process is blind and anonymous.
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
- Recipients must submit a final report after project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toronto Arts Council Playwrights 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 Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program?
Toronto Arts Council supports playwrights creating theatrical plays, with funding up to $10,000 depending on career level. The program supports new writing, collaborative proposals, and accessibility-related costs for eligible projects.
How much funding can be received?
Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program program, you must:
Toronto resident for 1+ year
Canadian citizen or eligible resident status
Playwriting project already started
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program?
Writing theatrical plays
Collaborative playwriting projects
Accessibility support linked to the project for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at elahe@torontoartscouncil.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x 220.
Where is the Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program available?
The Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program is a Other Support