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Grants and Funding for Black Entrepreneurs in Canada

This directory organizes funding listings associated with Black entrepreneurs and Black-led businesses in Canada. Use it to compare support for starting, operating, growing, hiring, adopting technology, developing products, or entering markets, then verify each source’s ownership, leadership, business-stage, project, cost, and timing rules. Broaden to a location, industry, startup, or small-business directory when another dimension better defines the need.

283 programs
  • Algonquin College logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards

    Student aid through bursaries and awards
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 17, 2026 · Closing date : September 22, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Live Music

    Supports live music capacity building across BC
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 26, 2026 · Closing date : October 7, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Age Well at Home (AWAH) - In-Home Support Pilot Project Stream

    Supports volunteer-based home services for vulnerable Canadian seniors
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $800,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sports Support Program - Community Sports for All Initiative

    Funding supports sport participation for under-represented community groups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Development program — Black and People of Colour stream

    Feature film development support
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)

    Support for online disinformation research and civic action
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)

    Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Development program — General stream

    Feature film development support
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatrical documentary program

    Support for feature-length theatrical documentaries
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M

    Finances feature film production and post-production
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AcceleratiON Program

    Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $20,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Digital Health & Discovery Platform (dhdp) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Health Innovation Fund

    Supports collaborative research through federated data sharing
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action

    Supports community and volunteer action in Quebec organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Organizational Mentors

    Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Research Training and Talent Development

    Supports research training and talent development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Music Creation

    Money to support Ontario music creators
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund

    Supports Black youth pathways to jobs and entrepreneurship
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

    Conducts research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Digital Museums Canada (DMC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories

    Digital storytelling for Canadian museums and heritage organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta

    Funding for genomics commercialization partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy

    Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    2025 Artist in Residence program

    Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition

    Support for early-stage humanities research
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $20,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • The Law Foundation of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Access to Justice Fund

    Supports nonprofit access to justice projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit

    Funding for jobs and growth projects in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Agricultural Research and Innovation Program

    Funding for agricultural research and on-farm innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Animating Historic Sites

    Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Anti-racism Grants Program

    Anti-racism initiatives in Edmonton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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  • Articipate logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

    Support for new artistic work development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Artist Studio Award program

    Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Rozsa Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Arts Leadership Residency Funding

    Funding for arts leadership residencies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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  • British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations

    Supports arts circulation, touring, digitization, and translation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program

    Funding for arts and cultural space development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    BIPOC Mentorship Program

    One-on-one mentorship for BIPOC writers in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,800 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

    Funding for Black-led community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Black-Mandated Funding Framework

    Supports Black community organizations in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Foundations

    Funding for inclusive music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $10,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals to Address GBV through Community-based Research — Stream 2: Community-based Research

    Funding for community-based GBV research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

    Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants

    Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Career Development

    Music career support for B.C. artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $30,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Civil Forfeiture Grant Program

    Funding for crime prevention and victim support projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CMF — Iteration Program

    Supports new content for successful IDM projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 28, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project

    Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Communities and Artists Shifting Culture

    Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program

    Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $15,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Core Support Grants (CSG)

    Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)

    Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $40,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program

    Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund

    Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund

    Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program

    Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs

    Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program

    Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program

    Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Culture Funding - Arts funding program

    Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Demo Recording

    Support for emerging B.C. artists recording demos
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Development and Predevelopment Funding

    Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 84% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Documentary + Factual Development Fund

    Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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    EFC Scholarship Program

    Scholarships for electrical industry students
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $3,500
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
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    Equity + Emerging Development

    Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada