Seed Grant

Closing on: Aug 19, 2026
Artistic Discipline: Crafts Culture Dance Digital arts Film Inter-Arts Literary Media Arts Multidisciplinary Music Music Video Programming Theatre Visual Arts Writing
Grant Type: Seed
Funder: Ontario Trillium Foundation
Applicant Type: Any
Status: Upcoming

Try something new or find a better way. Seed grants support the research, development, and testing of new ideas and different approaches.

Seed grants help organizations, municipalities, and First Nations improve how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Applicants can apply for funding to carry out projects focused on:

  • organizational planning

  • piloting a new program

  • building their capacity to plan for future programs and services

Deadline: August 19, 2026

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