Welcome to the REGION of WATERLOO
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The Arts Fund has a one-stage online application portal for centralized processing of grants. Click below to create your own profile for future applications.
Review the Online Application User Guide before starting your application:Online Application User Guide
*** Access the online application ***
The online application portal IS NOW OPEN for the Fall 2022 round. All online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022. Projects eligible for these grants must take place between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
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Land Acknowledgement
The Region of Waterloo Arts Fund is situated on the Haldimand Tract, land that was promised to Six Nations, and was traditionally used by the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Neutral Peoples. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, create, and to meet on territory protected by the Dish With One Spoon wampum. The enduring presence, philosophies, and deep traditional knowledge of First Peoples are foundational to the arts and culture of this place. We are committed to supporting local creators by acknowledging the collective past, and respecting the contributions of all peoples.
Individual artists or arts organizations will find all the information needed to apply for an
Arts Fund grant on this website.
The Region of Waterloo Arts Fund is a not-for-profit corporation established by the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The Arts Fund was created to operate at arm's length
from the Regional Municipality, which provides an annual per capita allocation to grant
funding for the performing, visual and literary arts. Eligible applicants must live
and/or work in Waterloo Region.
The Region of Waterloo Arts Fund has contributed to the vibrancy of the arts and
cultural sector in Waterloo Region since 2002. All citizens of the Region, in each of the seven
area municipalities, benefit from the creative projects funded by the Arts Fund.
Since its inception, the Arts Fund has supported more than 800 local artist-led projects and approved
more than $4 million in grants. For more information about the granted projects, see Testimonials
and Press Releases,
The Region of Waterloo Arts Fund is seeking local artists and arts allies to join the Board of Directors. Click this link for more details.
The Arts Fund is committed to providing accessible services, as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact the Arts Fund as soon as possible. If you require documents in formats other than conventional print, or if you have specific accommodation needs, please let us know so we can make arrangements in advance.
Michele Braniff
she haunts this place
Button Factory Arts 2014
UPCOMING DEADLINES
2022 Application Timelines:
The online application portal IS NOW OPEN, and all online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 14.
Projects eligible for these grants must take place between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023
Application dates for the 2023 grants have not yet been set.
** Note that application guidelines may change**
To make sure you have the most current information, please visit How to Apply for Application Guidelines on how to access and fill out the application forms.
For complete information on deadlines, please visit the Upcoming Deadlines page.
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About the Fund We strive to contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and cultural sector throughout Waterloo Region. |
Before You Apply We aim to make the process of applying as straight forward as possible, and to provide meaningful grants. |
How to Apply For Application Guidelines, other essential reading and where to find help before you submit |
Support Visit our Support pages where you can find info on Peer to Peer Support and |
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