TAC Theatre Multi-Year Operating Grant Program

The Toronto Arts Council (TAC) is currently accepting applications for its Theatre Multi-Year Operating Grant Program 2026. This program provides long-term funding to established theatre organizations in Toronto, enabling them to plan multiple seasons, maintain administrative and artistic stability, and deliver high-quality performances.

📖 About the Program

The TAC Theatre Multi-Year Operating Grant supports eligible theatre organizations by offering:

• Financial security in an uncertain arts funding environment.
• Capacity for strategic planning and long-term creative development.
• Support for audience development, community engagement, and inclusive programming.
• Strengthening of Toronto’s cultural vibrancy.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Organizations participating in this program will benefit from:

• Financial predictability in an uncertain arts funding environment.
• Support for long-term creative planning and continuity of employment.
• Enhanced audience development and community outreach.
• Promotion of inclusive programming for diverse audiences.
• Contribution to Toronto’s cultural vibrancy.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Be based in Toronto.
• Maintain professional artistic leadership.
• Produce regular programming and demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence.
• Be in good standing with TAC, with no outstanding final reports from previous funding.

📝 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Verify eligibility criteria and organizational standing with TAC.
2. Prepare a comprehensive application including:
   • Organization profile.
   • Artistic vision and seasonal programming plans.
   • Community engagement strategies.
   • Governance and financial management documentation.
3. Ensure there are no outstanding final reports from previous TAC-funded projects.
4. Submit the application by the specified deadline through TAC’s official portal.

📅 Application Deadline

01 April, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the TAC Theatre Multi-Year Operating Grant Program.
• Apply for the program via the TAC Application Portal.

• Ensures financial predictability in an uncertain arts funding environment.
• Supports long-term creative planning and continuity of employment.
• Enhances audience development and community outreach.
• Promotes inclusive programming for diverse audiences.
• Strengthens Toronto’s cultural vibrancy.