International Grants & Prizes / Verified 2 September 2026
The Toronto Arts Council Visual Artists Program awards CA$10,000 grants for creation and production of new work, with no application fee. Eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Toronto for at least one year, with professional training, peer recognition, and at least one year of independent practice post-graduation. Deaf and disabled artists may apply for an additional CA$5,000 accessibility grant.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Fixed CA$10,000 creation/production grant (plus optional Accessibility Grant up to CA$5,000 for Deaf/disabled artists' access costs)
“$10,000 grant for direct costs of creation/production and materials. Additional up to $5,000 accessibility grant available for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Protected Persons (approved refugee claimants). Must be Toronto resident for ≥1 year. Must be professional artist with specialized training, peer recognition, history of public presentation/publicatio
“Must be Toronto resident for ≥1 year”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Rolling deadline with results released ~3-4 months after submission. Judging body not specified in provided text.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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