StreetARToronto
The StART Partnership Program provides support and up to $70,000 in funding for large-scale projects that support the program’s mission to revitalize and engage communities through mural, street, and graffiti art.
Offered by Economic Development & Culture Division (City of Toronto)
Amount
Up to $70,000
Up to $70,000 per project to complete both the community engagement work and mural production work; public consultation and community engagement work should not exceed $20,000
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Who can apply
A minimum of two community engagement sessions is required with the community. (Minimum 1 in-person worskshop)
- Individual artists, artist collectives, cultural producers and not-for-profit or charitable organization operating in the City of Toronto may apply
- All projects and related activities must be located in Toronto
- Written authorization from property owner is required at the time of application
About the funding
The StART Partnership Program provides support and up to $70,000 in funding for large-scale projects that support the program’s mission to revitalize and engage communities through mural, street, and graffiti art.
- The maximum amount of funding for the Partnership Program is $70,000 to complete both the community engagement work and mural production work.
- Public consultation and community engagement work should not exceed $20,000 of requested funds from StART.
- For requests under $30,000, 10% of the total budget requested from StART needs to be reflected as in-kind contributions.
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- For requests between $30,000-$70,000, 10% of the total budget requested from StART needs to be reflected as in-kind contributions and 10% as cash contributions.
Stage two funding for street art production is subject to satisfactory completion of the community engagement and public consultation requirements and submission of documentation to StART.
The 2026 StART Partnership Program is a two-stage application process. Stage one is for consulting and working with the community beginning in Fall/Winter 2026. Stage two is for the mural production work in 2027.
Stage one funding will seed the project’s public consultation and community engagement work.
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