Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indigenous artists or Elders with community members, transmit artistic skills and knowledge, and provide hands-on and in-depth arts experiences.
The program supports projects that bring together Ontario-based Indigenous artists or Elders to:
The program has five categories:
This program funds:
Estimated Size of Grant:
The activities for which you are requesting funding:
- Cannot start before the deadline
- Cannot finish before you receive your grant results
- Must be completed no more than two years after you receive the grant
Apply online: https://grants.arts.on.ca/s_Login.jsp?lang=1
Individuals have the option to apply orally to this program. For more information or to apply, call 1-800-387-0058 ext. 7401.
Erika Iserhoff, Officer
eiserhoff@arts.on.ca
416-969-7454
Candice Jacko, Program Administrator
cjacko@arts.on.ca
647-258-5075
Ontario Arts Council
121 Bloor Street East, 7th Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 3M5