Learn more about TORONTO ARTS COUNCIL'S Newcomer & ReFugee GRANTS 💸📝

Newcomer and Refugee Arts Engagement

• The Newcomer and Refugee Arts Engagement program provides targeted funding to Toronto non-profit organizations and artist collectives engaging newcomers and refugees through the arts, supporting the integration and inclusion of newcomer communities to Toronto.

  
  

• The set grant amount is $20,000. This grant may cover up to 100% of project costs

• The project must take place in the City of Toronto and project activities may not start before July 1. Projects must be a minimum of 3 months in duration and be completed within two years of the date of your Notification Letter

• To apply to this program, applicants must be either an incorporated non-profit organization or an unincorporated collective operating on a not-for-profit basis located in Toronto

  
  

• The activities for which the grant is requested must include the collaborative involvement of professional artists and newcomer and/or refugee community members and applicants must have a strong track record of engagement with newcomer and/or refugee communities and demonstrate a viable administrative and financial plan for achieving the goals of the proposed activities.

• The deadline to apply is April 22, 2025. Read the full program guidelines here!

Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship

• The Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship program provides support for newcomer and refugee artists to develop their artistic practice and to further their integration and inclusion to Toronto. The program provides funding for individual newcomer and refugee professional artists to be mentored in their chosen arts discipline.

  
  

• The mentorship application is submitted by the newcomer artist with the mentor as the co-applicant. Both the applicant and the mentor must identify as professional artists

• The total grant amount is $15,000. $7,500 is paid directly to the newcomer or refugee artist and $7,500 is paid directly to the mentor.

• Mentorships may not start before July 1. All mentorship activities must be completed by June 30, 2026

  
  

• Applicants are encouraged to speak to Liza Mattimore, Programs Manager, Strategic Initiatives before submitting an application. Please contact Liza to schedule an appointment to discuss your proposal at liza@torontoartscouncil.org

• The deadline to apply is April 22, 2025. Read the full program guidelines here!