This site offers a comprehensive guide of Ontario grants, prizes and awards for artists working in theatre and performing arts. Theatre Ontario operates two training grant programs:
- Professional Theatre Training Program
Our Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP) offers financial support for unique and flexible training with a chosen mentor in any theatrical discipline except performance. This program is funded by the Ontario Arts Council. The Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the Government of Ontario. There are two annual application deadlines for this program: March 1 and October 1.
- Youth Theatre Training Program
Our Youth Theatre Training Program (YTTP) offers financial support for accessible theatre programs involving youth aged 14 to 21. YTTP assists Ontario organizations that wish to undertake projects providing training to youth in various theatrical skills and disciplines, lead by professional theatre artists.
This program is funded by the Ontario Arts Council. The Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the Government of Ontario. There are two annual application deadlines for this program: March 15 and October 15.
