Toronto Arts Council – Music Projects Funding 2026

The Music Projects program provides funding to professional, non-profit music organizations and collectives to pursue one-time or time-limited music projects involving production, presentation, dissemination, and/or other activities that contribute to the development of music in Toronto. The City of Toronto supports this program through a funding allocation approved annually by Toronto City Council. The Music Program is strongly committed to the development and performance of works by Canadian artists.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: March 16, 2026 & August 4, 2026
2. Value: Up to $15,000 (max 50% of project budget)
3. Category: Grant
4. Sponsor: Toronto Arts Council
5. Course to Study: Music project development, production & presentation
6. Eligible Country: Canada (Toronto-based applicants only)

Eligibility Criteria for Toronto Arts Council – Music Projects Funding 2026

If you are a first-time applicant or have questions related to your project’s eligibility, please contact the Music Program Manager.

To be eligible for this funding, an applicant must:¹

1. Applicants must be incorporated non-profit organizations or unincorporated collectives operating on a not-for-profit basis.
2. A collective is defined as two or more artists, curators or programmers working together under a group name, either on a single project or on an ongoing basis.
3. For collectives of two artists, both must be City of Toronto residents. For collectives of more than two artists, the majority of members must be City of Toronto residents
4. Organizations and collectives must be located in the City of Toronto. A Post Office Box address cannot be used to meet this requirement. Organizations with a regional Toronto office must have operated in the City of Toronto for at least one year prior to the deadline.
5. The activity for which the funding is requested must occur within the City of Toronto.
6. Artists must be professional. A professional artist is someone who has developed their skills through training and/or practice; is recognized as such by artists working in the same artistic tradition; actively practices their art; seeks payment for their work; and has a history of public presentation.
7. Community Music-based organizations/collectives must be led by professional artistic leadership.
8. Applicants may receive only one grant per calendar year through the Music program and may not apply to other TAC discipline programs. Grant recipients must submit a final report on their previous Music project before submitting a new application to the program. However, TAC offers other types of granting opportunities through its Strategic Initiatives and you may be eligible to apply to one of these programs. Please consult TAC’s website for other granting opportunities.

Benefits of Toronto Arts Council – Music Projects Funding 2026

1. Funding up to $15,000
2. Covers up to 50% of project budget
3. Supports production, presentation, technical, marketing & administrative costs
4. Accessibility support funding up to $5,000 for artists with disabilities
5. Digital platform projects eligible

How to Apply

Applicants register and submit the application through TAC Grants Online. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on the deadline dates. TAC does not accept applications by any other means of delivery. You will receive a confirmation email when your application is submitted. Check your spam/junk mail folder if it doesn’t arrive in your in-box.

Please download the full Program Guidelines for complete program details and application specifics.

For more information, kindly visit Toronto Arts Council Music Projects Grant 2026

Application Deadline

16 March, 2026

Application Link(s)

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