City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Support Unitgrant
City of Ottawa Equity and Inclusion in the Arts Fund: Seed Award and Grow Grant for Individuals
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- Who Can Apply: Ottawa residents 18+ who identify with an Indigenous or equity-seeking community and are artists, cultural arts workers, community connectors, or elders/cultural keepers recognized by peers (Algonquin First Nation members within 150 km of Ottawa also eligible).
- The Focus: Seed award: personal creation projects, professional development or mentorship, ideal for first-time applicants and emerging artists. Grow grant: arts events, workshops or community collaborative projects (not creation-based projects).
- The Funding: Seed award up to $2,000; Grow grant $2,000–$20,000 (typical $5,000–$15,000).
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Cultural funding support unit's online portal. Seed award: answer 6 questions plus budget information, in writing, audio or video. Grow grant: written application with required documentation.
DeadlineWednesday, October 21, 2026
AwardSeed award: maximum request $2,000 (micro-grant for individuals). Grow grant: requests of $2,000–$20,000; typical grants $5,000–$15,000.
LocationOttawa, Ontario
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established
Age range18–
Application notesApply through the Cultural funding support unit's online portal (ottawaculture.smapply.ca); applications go live 2 months before each deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, and no application support is available if you begin less than 48 hours before the deadline. Seed award: 6 questions plus budget information, answered in writing, audio or video. Grow grant (individuals): written application with required materials; creation-based projects are no longer eligible from 2027. Previous grantees must complete their funded project and have the final report approved before reapplying; only one application per fiscal year to the Cultural funding support unit's programs.
City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Support Unit
Organization based in Ottawa