The Toronto Arts Council is inviting applications for its Black Arts Projects programme, aimed at supporting the development and presentation of work by Black artists, collectives and organisations.
Categories
Applicants may apply under one of the following:
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Creation and Development: Supports full or partial creation of new work at any stage across all arts disciplines. Includes arts education and mentorship-based projects.
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Presentation: Focuses on the exhibition or public sharing of work by Black artists.
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Mentorship: Applicants in either category may request mentorship support, detailing the mentor(s) and rationale.
Funding Details
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Creation & Development: Up to $10,000
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Presentation:
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Standard grant: Up to $15,000
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With mentorship: Up to $20,000
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Mentorship: Additional $5,000 available for mentor and mentee compensation
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Timeline: Projects must start at least four months after submission.
Eligibility
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Open to Black artists, Black artist collectives, and Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving organizations in Toronto.
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Individuals must:
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Be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons
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Reside and work in Toronto for at least 8 months a year
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Organizations and Collectives must:
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Be non-profit
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Be majority Black-led in leadership and board structure
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Eligible Expenses
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Creation & Development: Studio, materials, artist fees, admin, marketing, collaborator and mentor fees
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Presentation: Exhibition costs, venue, installation, rehearsal, outreach, and mentor compensation
Ineligible Applicants
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Non-Black artists or organizations
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Projects completed before results are announced
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TAC operating grant recipients
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Undergraduate students or Ontario school programs
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via TAC Grants Online. For more information, visit the Toronto Arts Council website.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
The Toronto Arts Council is accepting applications for its Black Arts Projects program, which supports the work of Black artists, collectives, and organizations in Toronto. Applicants can apply under three categories: Creation and Development, which funds new work across all arts disciplines; Presentation, which supports the exhibition or public sharing of artistic work; and Mentorship, which offers additional support for mentorship. Funding details include up to $10,000 for Creation & Development, up to $15,000 for Presentation, and up to $20,000 if it includes mentorship. An extra $5,000 is available for mentorship compensation.
Eligibility is open to Toronto-based Black artists, collectives, and Black-led, focused, and serving organizations. Individuals must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons and reside in Toronto for at least eight months each year. Organizations must be non-profit and majority Black-led. Eligible expenses cover studio, materials, artist fees, and more, while ineligible applicants include non-Black entities and projects completed before funding results.
Applications should be submitted through the TAC Grants Online portal, with a submission deadline of October 1, 2025. For further details, interested individuals can visit the Toronto Arts Council's website.
