Apply for Funding We support programs that provide emerging artists with mentorship, apprenticeships and exposure to new and diverse audiences throughout their career. Need support for your program? Applications for RBC Emerging Artists Project grants are accepted year-round.
Guidelines & Eligibility Apply for Donations Submit a Sponsorship Request https://www.rbc.com/community-social-impact/emerging-artists.html

Youth in Culture Pilot Program City of Ottawa must be under 30

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Seed Grant

Grants range from $5,000 to $75,000.

Neighbourhood Arts Network - ArtWorksTO

For artists under 30.

A $4,000 paid contract to complete a media arts project.

ArtReach

ArtReach supports community-based arts programming led by youth artists and youth-led groups, organizations, or collectives (under 30).

ROPES Magazine Submissions

Written work deadline: December 31st

Visual work deadline: February 14th for the 31st edition.

ROPES Instagram post

Accessible Digital Books - Support for Organizations

Application intake for 2023-2024 projects closed on November 10, 2022.

RBC Emerging Artist Fund

Available only to charities that support artists (e.g. Lisa, Jegger).

The Remix Project - Creative Arts 2023 Application (Round 18)

Requires 1-2 references.

Requires 3-5 links that best highlight your work.

Toronto Arts Foundation

Art in the Parks program.