The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation gives a first grant of 17,000 Canadian dollars to young representational artists from any country, aged 18 to 41, in painting, sculpture, printmaking or drawing. The current cycle opened on 1 October 2026 and closes on 27 November 2026. There are four cycles a year.
Who can apply
Nationality
The Foundation's FAQ says grants are available to artists around the world with no citizenship restrictions, so a Tunisian artist living in Tunisia or abroad can apply.
Age and stage
You must be 18 to 41 years old when you send a first application, and a student or emerging artist. Amateur and established artists are not eligible.
Work
Representational or figurative painting, sculpture, printmaking or drawing made by hand, produced in the last two years. Photography, digital art, installation and abstract art are excluded.
Funding and what it does not cover
A first grant is 17,000 Canadian dollars. A second and a third grant, possible only after the first, are 20,000 Canadian dollars each.
Covered
Tuition for fine-arts study where you are accepted or enrolled
Studio rent, model fees and art materials
Travel and living costs linked to the project
You pay
Equipment used beyond the project, such as cameras or laptops
