
The Creative Communities Projects program provides funding to Toronto based professional artists, artist collectives and non-profit organizations to pursue one-time or time-limited arts projects that enable public participation and engagement in arts and culture. Projects can involve one or more art practices, such as music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and storytelling, but the collaborative involvement of professional artists with community members is required.
The deadline to apply is February 3rd, 2025. Learn more about the grant below and click here to apply!
Applicants may apply in one of two categories:
Arts Engagement: Projects in this category engage the community through their art form, work with community members to encourage maximum participation in the arts practice and the art making, and recognize that the process of collaboration is as important as resulting artistic products.
Arts Community Development: Projects in this category develop artistic communities through the development of art practices, art forms and/or emerging artistic voices. Eligible applications must define their artistic community and terms of engagement with one or more art forms.
Eligible projects must:
highlight co-creative processes between artists and communities
offer skill building experiences that can lead to presentation or exhibition opportunities for participants
increase access to arts activity for the broader community
The maximum grant available in this program is $15,000. Applicants may receive less than the full amount requested. TAC will fund 100% of the project budget up to $8,000. For requests to TAC over $8,000:
the budget must show revenue from other sources
the TAC contribution may not exceed 50% of the project budget
in-kind contributions may not exceed 25% of the project budget.
TAC Accessibility Grant
Projects involving Deaf artists and artists with disabilities may apply for an additional TAC grant by completing the Accessibility Expenses section of the application and including the requisite information in their budget. A TAC Accessibility grant will provide up to a maximum of $5,000 towards accessibility costs for artists incurred during the project.
When can the project happen?
Project applications submitted to the February 3rd deadline must be for projects commencing after June 1. Project applications submitted to the August 5th deadline must be for projects commencing after November 1. Projects must be completed within two years of the date of your Notification Letter!
Who can apply?
The project for which the funding is requested must take place in the City of Toronto.
Eligible applicants include:
Professional artists. A professional artist is someone who has developed their skills through training and/or practice; is recognized as such by artists working in the same artistic tradition; actively practices her/his/their art; seeks payment for her/his/their work; and has a history of public presentation.
Artist Collectives. A collective is defined as two or more artists working together under a group name, either on a single project or on an ongoing basis. For collectives of two artists, both must be City of Toronto residents. For collectives of more than two artists, the majority of members must be City of Toronto residents.
Incorporated non-profit organizations
How to apply
Applicants register and submit the application through TAC Grants Online (https://tac.smartsimple.ca). Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on the deadline dates (February 3rd or August 5th).
Click here to read the full program guidelines!
Questions?
Email Kevin Reigh (he/him), Senior Manager, Arts Discipline Programs:416-392-6802 extension 227, kevin@torontoartscouncil.org