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In Canada, grants and funding play a crucial role in nurturing the arts, heritage, and multiculturalism, ensuring a vibrant cultural scene. These financial supports enable artists, cultural organizations, and heritage institutions to create, preserve, and showcase Canada's diverse cultural expressions and histories.

2892 programs
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Export Assistance Program

    International film distribution support
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $90,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
    Canada
  • Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    IP for Business

    Tools for managing and commercializing IP
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 8, 2023
    Canada
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  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund

    Financing for growth and business takeovers
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    CRIM —Support

    Support for technological innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 17, 2023
    Canada
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  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program

    Supports tax-based incentives for employment property development
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 77% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Starter Company Plus

    Training and mentoring for eligible entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

    Supports research advancing federal accessibility standards in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Social Economy Mauricie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Support Fund

    Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    International Promotion Program

    Support for promoting Canadian audiovisual works abroad
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $90,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : February 16, 2027
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)

    Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Hosting Program - Canada Games

    Supports non-profit organizations hosting major national sporting events
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream

    Financial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Movable Cultural Property Grants

    Supports acquisition of nationally significant cultural property in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Official Languages Support Programs

    Supports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $300,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component

    Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Investment and Growth Fund

    Funding for major private investment in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Elevate Talent

    Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Telefilm Canada — Marketing program

    Marketing support for Canadian and Indigenous feature films
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 23, 2026 · Closing date : February 16, 2027
    Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Epic Games logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Epic MegaGrants

    Funding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • MTL + ECOMMERCE (MTL+) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

    Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourism HR Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Propel – Student Work Placement Program

    Wage subsidy for tourism student placements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

    Supports regional economic diversification and local development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces

    Supports Prairie businesses entering defence supply chains
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2027
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Zú logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Zú program — Incubation

    Strategic mentoring for MVP-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Financing — Tech Companies

    Tailored financing for Canadian tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
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  • Charlevoix Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Eco-certification support for tourism enterprises in Charlevoix
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Calgary Newcomers Guide  (CNG) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Future Foundation of Youth (FFY)

    Supports youth-led community-impact projects with mentorship
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,800 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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  • Laurentides Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027

    Support for innovative tourism and digital transformation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Supports Laval tourism events and development
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $100,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical

    Support for digital transformation of tourism organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada