Creative Industries aim to be a resource for the artist community. Below is a list of useful links to granting agencies, local networks, and services.

• Canada Arts Council

  Federal Arts Funding

• Canadian Heritage

  Federal Funding

• Rising Youth

  Federal Funding - youth-led community service project grants

• FedNor

  Provincial Funding - supporting economic diversification in Northern Ontario

• Ontario Arts Council

  Provincial Arts Funding

• Ontario Trillium Foundation

  Provincial Funding

• NOHFC

  Provincial Funder - internships, community enhancement, cultural supports

• Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund

  Provincial Funding - to develop, promote and present one cultural events/festivals

• Infrastructure Ontario

  Provincial Funding - Infrastructure funding for non-profit professional arts training institutes

• STEPS

  Funder / Resource - public art, activation, funding, mentorship & database

• Akimbo

  Call for Submissions - residencies, exhibitions opportunities, job board

• ResArtis

  Call For Submissions - arts residencies from around the world

• CARFAC-RAAV Minimum Recommended Fee Schedule

  Art Service Organization - Regionally & Nationally recognized minimum recommended rates for the use of artwork and certain services that artists provide.

• WorkInCulture

  Art Service Organization - professional development webinars, toolkits, job board

• Mass Culture

  Art Service Organization - research, resources

• The Disability Collective

  Art Service Organization - Community of disabled artists dedicated to celebrating, showcasing, advocating for disability in the arts.

• Creative Users Projects

  Art Service Organization - A disability-led ASO, resources, research

• Art Bridges

  Art Service Organization - Canada-wide hub for community-engaged arts & arts for social change.

• Data Arts

  Art Service Organization - data literacy courses

• Mural Routes

  GTA based org - A leading resource for all artists, organizations and communities creating mural art.

• HR Intervals

  Resource - Free HR toolkit for the nonprofit sector

• Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts

  Resource - provides practical guidelines for respectful engagement with Indigenous Peoples.

• Framing Community: A Community Engaged Art Workbook

  Resource - workbook for artists, communities, organizers & cultural institutions with hands-on tools, advise & approaches.

• NWC Webinars

  Resource - presents free webinars & info sessions for entertainment artists & industry professionals