Grant for Public Arts Projects in Ontario Heritage Spaces in Ontario (Canada)
GrantID: 74158
Grant Funding Amount Low: $3,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $30,000
Summary
This grant is designed to support time-limited, site-specific creative projects that bring historic landmarks and museums to life. Applicants may receive funding for the full cost of their project—up to $30,000. Projects can encompass a wide spectrum of artistic activities: research, development, creation, production, presentation, and public programming connected deeply to the context and stories of a chosen historic site.
Funding is available to individual professional artists, not-for-profit arts organizations, and artist collectives. Applicants must have a genuine artistic practice, with demonstrated training, public presentation, and remuneration for their work. If applying as an individual, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have status pending.
Projects must take place in 2026—or within two years of acceptance—and must culminate in free public programming. Eligible activities include exhibitions, performances, installations, workshops, screenings, readings, collaborative art-making, and community-engaged events. Permanent installations or exhibitions are not eligible.
Participating venues include historic museums and sites. Recipients gain not only the grant but also access to sites, staff support, research materials, and promotional resources.
The grant is ideal for professional artists or groups with compelling, community-minded ideas that meaningfully connect to the heritage. It seeks creative works that spark new interpretations of history, foster engagement, and activate spaces in lively, imaginative ways. With support for artistic vision, site collaboration, and public programming, recipients are empowered to create dynamic cultural experiences rooted in place.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Ontario that are actively involved in Non-Profit Support Services. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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