The Kingston Arts Council (KAC) is now accepting applications for City of Kingston Arts Fund (CKAF) 2025 Project Grants. This funding program is administered annually by the KAC on behalf of the City of Kingston, and strives to enrich how Kingston residents experience and engage with the arts.
This year, we’re launching a streamlined application process through which individuals, collectives, and organizations can request grants of up to $10,000 to support projects which demonstrate engagement with local artists, benefit the broader Kingston community, and support the CKAF program objectives.
CKAF Objectives:
I. Engage Kingston artists with professional opportunities and industry-standard compensation;
II. Nurture creativity and arts engagement for Kingston residents;
III. Address current needs in the Kingston community;
IV. Strengthen and expand access to the arts;
V. Create inclusive activities and equity practices that reflect the diversity of artists, arts communities and audiences in Kingston;
VI. Foster collaboration between emerging and established artists and arts organizations across disciplines;
VII. Build capacity in the arts and culture sector through professional development, mentorship and investment in sustainable, relevant, high-quality artistic work; and
VIII. Cultivate community partnerships across private and public sectors.
Application Deadline
CKAF 2025 Project Grant applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, 31 July 2025
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the CKAF 2025 Project Grant Guidelines and be located in the City of Kingston. There are three types of eligible applicants: Individuals, Collectives, and Organizations. Each applicant type has specific eligibility criteria listed in the Grant Guidelines.
All proposed projects must have a presentation or community engagement component. Projects with the sole purpose of creating new artistic work are not eligible for CKAF 2025 Project Grants.
Learn More + Apply
Visit artskingston.ca/ckaf-project/ for more information