Indigenous Voices Fund 2025-26

The Indigenous Voices Fund Grants program provides direct financial support to Indigenous artists in the Quinte region with the aim of facilitating a range of arts creation, sharing, and learning opportunities for Indigenous artists, and fostering understanding, exchange, and collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members. So far, we have granted $28,000 to help propel the artistic practices and careers of 8 artists!

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 round of Indigenous Voices Fund Grants! The application deadline is September 23rd, 2025.

View the full Call for Applications and access the Application Form here.

Details:

– Grant amounts are $1000-$4000
– Applications are welcomed from artists working in all mediums – from visual art/craft and music to film, writing, theatre, etc.
– Applications will be evaluated by a Peer Assessment Committee composed of Indigenous artists
– Up to $12,500 will be awarded this year thanks to the generous support of the Elderberry Fund (Sarah & Dave), the local Rotary Indigenous People’s Partnerships Cluster, Sandbanks Community Church, and community donors. Thank you!

Application Assistance – We want to ensure that all eligible artists feel comfortable and confident applying to the Indigenous Voices Fund Grants Program. See the Call for Applications for resources including our “Creation Grants 101” recorded information session, and please don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance with application responses or materials or with any questions or concerns.