ArtReach's 2025 Artist Creation Project grant is open! 💸📝

ArtReach
Sep 1
2 min read

This grant is for…

✨Emerging artists aged 16-29 from equity-deserving communities who live + practice in Toronto, demonstrate experience and completing works in the art form they’re applying for, and have not received funding from an arts council/ any substantial arts funding for their personal practice

✨The creation of new artistic works in any discipline that cost up to $1,000 and will be completed within a 4-month period in early 2026

This grant does not support: events, workshops, professional development, promotion, music videos, duplication, business start-up costs, or research projects

Head to artreach.org/projectgrant to read our program guidelines + FAQs, confirm your eligibility, and access the application form!

Have questions? Need support? We'll be hosting info sessions on September 3rd + 17th, which you can register for now through the link above. We’ll also be offering virtual 1-1 meetings with our granting staff for the whole month (sign-ups for these open September 1st)

These grants are available thanks to our amazing partnership with the Toronto Arts Council. Learn more about this partnership here.

HOW TO APPLY:

Head to artreach.org/projectgrant to read our Program Guidelines and FAQs, confirm your eligibility, access the application form, and sign up for supports. This grant opens September 1st, and the deadline to apply is October 1st, 2025 at 11:59pm. We do not accept late submissions. Results will be announced in mid-November, and funding will be disbursed in early December.

SUPPORTS:

Info Sessions

We’ll be hosting two virtual info sessions on September 3rd + 17th. These sessions will cover a review of the program guidelines, an overview of the application form, and tips for creating a strong submission. Register now at artreach.org/workshops!

1-1 Meetings

We’ll be offering 1-1 virtual meetings with applicants throughout the granting round. We *strongly* encourage you to meet with our staff to confirm your eligibility, discuss your project idea, and get advice on strengthening your application. Sign-ups for these will be available on our website starting September 1st

Have questions or concerns? First time applying for a grant? Accessibility needs? Want to set up a time to talk? Email grants@artreach.org!