Independent Projects are self-produced partners of the event, and include Toronto-based artists, collectives, educational institutions, neighbourhood groups and more. Those selected receive an honorarium of up to $1750.00 CAD as a contribution towards the project. Applications are assessed by a panel comprised of the Nuit Blanche Toronto Artistic Director, curators as well as City of Toronto staff and representatives of the local visual arts community. Projects can be located throughout the City of Toronto and are not required to be located within an exhibition area.