Region of Waterloo Arts Fund

HOW TO APPLY

The Arts Fund's aim is to make the process of applying for funds as straightforward as possible, and to provide meaningful grants.

BEFORE YOU APPLY: ESSENTIAL READING

Before you start to fill in an application form, we recommend reviewing the Application Guidelines.

It is highly recommended that both first-time and experienced applicants review the latest version of the guidelines before completing the application form. Guideline instructions may change from time to time and will be noted in the Application Guidelines document.

Please note grant application guidelines are currently being reviewed

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

* Please note the application portal is CLOSED at this time *

MORE INFORMATION

To get started, please find more information at:

PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT

To help you navigate the application process, previous board members and successful

applicants offer Peer-to-Peer Support.

Please note this program is currently being reviewed

HANDY TIPS

The Arts Fund’s board members are also artists who live and work in Waterloo Region. Many have been applicants and recipients of Arts Fund grants and have been through the process themselves. Check our our handy tips, suggestions and reminders:

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OPEN HOUSE

The Arts Fund Board of Directors hosts an informal drop-in Open House for grant

applicants in advance of the Spring and Fall rounds. Board members are available to

share general information about the fund, its mandate and welcome feedback

from applicants.

GRANT WRITING SESSIONS

When a local grant writing session or workshop is

available, the location and time will be noted here.

SESSIONS OR WORKSHOPS

No sessions or workshops are available at this time.