City of Toronto Creative Industries Sector Development Grants 2026

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About City of Toronto Creative Industries Sector Development Grants

The City of Toronto Sector Development Grants support non-profit and Indigenous-led organizations in strengthening Toronto’s creative industries. The program funds capacity-building, international market expansion, and commercialization initiatives for creative entrepreneurs in sectors like film, music, and digital media. These grants aim to build a resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive creative ecosystem.

• Sponsor Organisation: City of Toronto

Benefits of City of Toronto Creative Industries Sector Development Grants

• Financial Support: Provides funding to creative organizations, collectives, and institutions to strengthen their projects.

• Capacity Building: Helps creative enterprises develop skills, infrastructure, and resources to grow sustainably.

• Innovation Boost: Encourages experimentation and new approaches within the creative industries.

• Collaboration Opportunities: Promotes partnerships across sectors, fostering networks and shared knowledge.

• Market Expansion: Supports initiatives that open new markets and increase visibility for creative entrepreneurs.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Prioritizes projects that advance equity and representation in Canada’s creative economy.

• Long-Term Impact: Aims to build resilience and competitiveness of creative industries in national and global contexts.

City of Toronto Creative Industries Sector Development Grants Requirements

Eligible Programs

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Events or projects focused on cross-sectoral collaboration
• Partnership generation
• Knowledge-building
• Advancement of business skills for creative entrepreneurs
• International opportunities.

Eligible Organizations

Organizations must:

• Be located in Toronto or the proposed project or services to be funded will be delivered to Toronto-based entities or individuals.
• Not be indebted to the City or in default of any agreements with the City.
• Be a legal not-for-profit or charitable organization, an urban off-reserve Indigenous-led organization or community centre that is part of the Association of Community Centres.

Application Date and Process

• Submit an application online below. Applications are considered several times throughout the year. All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of their proposed event or program start date; however, priority may be given to projects with more immediate start dates. Depending on application volume and project timelines, complete applications may be deferred to a subsequent intake for consideration.
• Available funding is limited and most grants are small. If your project or event is larger in scope and requires more significant funding, please contact the relevant sector office to discuss the project and possible support from these or other funds.

Application Deadline

01 February, 2026

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