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ArtReach has opened applications for its Community Arts Programming Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The ArtReach Community Arts Programming Grant empowers young artists and organizers from equity-deserving communities in Toronto to design and deliver arts-based programs for peers facing systemic barriers. The initiative prioritizes sustained engagement, skill-building, and opportunities to participate in professional-level arts programming, fostering confidence, identity, and community belonging.
The grant offers two funding streams:
Stream 1 – First-time Applicants
Up to $10,000 per program
Open to applicants launching a new initiative for the first time
Stream 2 – Returning Applicants
Up to $15,000 per program
Available to previous ArtReach grantees, including individuals, groups, or collectives
Encourages proposals that build on prior experience and demonstrate strong artistic and community outcomes
Eligible applicants include:
Individual artists aged 13–29 from equity-deserving communities
Youth-led collectives, groups, or organizations with leadership from equity-deserving individuals aged 13–29
Toronto-based applicants delivering programs within the city
Applicants able to design programs that directly serve youth from equity-deserving communities
Application Submission: Complete the provided application template detailing project objectives, actions, deliverables, and budget.
Program Design: Ensure programs are structured, sustained, and centered on arts skill development.
Participant Engagement: Deliver programming free of charge, providing meaningful opportunities for youth to grow artistically and socially.
Reporting and Accountability: Provide transparent reporting on program outcomes, participation, and budget utilization.
