City of Toronto - Sector Development Grants for Tech Initiative 2026

The City of Toronto is currently accepting applications for its Sector Development Grants for Tech Initiative 2026. This program is designed to support initiatives that strengthen Toronto’s creative industries by building sector capacity, encouraging innovation, and creating sustainable growth opportunities for entrepreneurs, organizations, and industry professionals. The focus is on the long-term development of the creative ecosystem rather than direct artistic production.

🏢 About the Program

The Sector Development Grants program aims to:

• Build capacity within Toronto's creative industries.
• Encourage innovation.
• Foster sustainable growth opportunities for entrepreneurs, organizations, and industry professionals.

💰 Benefits

• Grant Range: CAD 2,500 to CAD 15,000.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Location: Applicants must be based in Toronto OR deliver services to Toronto-based individuals or organizations.
• Good Standing: Applicants must have no outstanding debts or defaults with the City of Toronto.
• Eligible Applicant Types:
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations.
  • Registered charitable organizations.
  • Urban off-reserve Indigenous-led organizations.
  • Community centres affiliated with the Association of Community Centres.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 August, 2026.
• To apply, visit the official application website.

For more details, visit the City of Toronto's Creative Industries Funding Page.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to support Toronto's creative industries!

• Typical grant range: CAD 2,500 to CAD 15,000