Grants

2022 Grant Cycle

Grants for new-generation artists living and working on the margins.
Apply for a $1000 grant to produce an art project in any discipline!

GRANTS ARE FOR ARTISTS WHO are new-generation artists living and working on the margins, and facing systemic barriers to accessing professional arts opportunities.

NOTE: You must speak with CUE before submitting an application.

E-mail us at cuesubmissions@gmail.com to set up an e-mail, phone or video chat about your project proposal!

Our Grant Guidelines document has all the information you need about the application process:

Info Sessions

Attend one of our info sessions for more information about CUE and our grant cycle.
Info Sessions are led by our Program Coordinators who will be available to answer any questions you may have.

All Info Sessions will be held on Instagram Live with @cueartprojects

GRANT-WRITING INFO SESSION 01:

  • Wednesday Sept 21st
    6:30 -7:30 pm

GRANT-WRITING INFO SESSION 02:

  • Wednesday Oct 5th
    6:30 - 7:30 pm

FAQs

  • CUE grants are for artists who:

    • Are new generation artists (29 years old or under) living and working on the margins

    • Work in any artistic discipline

    • Have a solid idea for an art project that can be completed in 4 months, and can be exhibited or presented to the public in some way

    • Demonstrate experience in their medium

    • Have a track record of finishing projects and following through on goals

    • Have not received funding from the Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, or Canada Council for the Arts, or other substantial arts funding.

    • Have connected with CUE before submitting an application to receive a phone, e-mail or video call consultation to support them in developing their project proposal.

    • Groups of artists working collaboratively may apply, however, one artist must be responsible for acting as the project lead and being accountable for funds.

    1. Artists speak with CUE before submitting an application, and receive consultation in developing project proposals.

    2. Proposals are reviewed by jury of artists and arts professionals. Results are released on November 30, 2022.

    3. Artists approved for grants receive funds and are given 4 months to produce projects. CUE remains available to artists throughout the production process to provide support in a variety of ways.

    4. Artists submit final documentation that will be uploaded to CUE’s website, and short final reports about the process.

  • All proposals must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday October 27th.

  • Proposals will be submitted via Google Forms.

    Note: If you’re using other services like Soundcloud, Youtube or Google Drive to submit support material, make sure you adjust your file’s privacy settings to allow it to be viewed by the jury, and/or include a password if applicable.

    IMPORTANT: Always connect with a CUE Coordinator before submitting a proposal.