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Community Placemaking (Community Economic Development Fund)

From City of Toronto (Economic Development)

Needs human review: for the arts.

Closed October 28, 2026. We will update this page if it reopens.

DeadlineNot stated on the funder's page (checked October 10, 2026)Check the funder's page for the next date.

Toronto funds BIAs and non-profits to make under-resourced areas livelier through local culture and public-space projects.

Amount
Up to $300,000
Who can apply
Organizations not confirmed - check the funder's page
Where you must live
Not found
Art forms
Visual arts, Community arts, All art forms
Application fee
Not stated on the funder's page
Kind
Grant
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What is offered

Money to you

  • This program offers funding up to $300,000 for projects that meet the eligibility requirements.

In the funder's words, from their page, read September 27, 2026.

Eligibility

Toronto BIAs and not-for-profits (incl. registered charities) with strong local business involvement; for-profits excluded.

What to send

Projects must finish by November 2027 for the current round; contact cedf@toronto.ca.

Not yet checked against the funder's page.

Complete: all key details were found.

The funder's page says this is closed.

Funder's page last updated April 23, 2026.

Source: https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/community-economic-development-fund/ (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 10, 2026.

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