Updated June 2026

Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada

Grants and funding in Canadian culture support the arts, heritage, and diversity, enriching the nation's cultural landscape.

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.

2773 programs available

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Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export-Ready Stream
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Funding for Canadian creative exports
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Government of Québec, innovÉÉ
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon
Startup in residence
Desjardins
Investment-focused accelerator for Canadian tech startups
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
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SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec cultural innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports export and market development for Quebec music companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Academic scholarship funds for Black students
Black Academic Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for Black postsecondary students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Alberta Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador
Government of Alberta
Support for an Alberta artist residency and public arts outreach
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Animating Historic Sites
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Arts Leadership Residency Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Funding for arts leadership residencies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
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Bison Transport Women to Watch Grant
Sport Manitoba
Funding for young female sport development in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
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Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for Saskatchewan book publishing projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Research exchange for Chinese scholars and professionals
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Selective audiovisual funding for Black and racialized communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Community Mural Grant
City of Edmonton
Funding for community mural projects in Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
DARC Indigenous Residency Program
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
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Emerald Youth Grants
Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF)
Funding for youth-led environmental projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Explore Georgina Grant
Town of Georgina
Funding for community events and local economic impact
Georgina, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Georgina, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpenClosing Soon
Governor General’s Literary Awards
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Literary awards for outstanding Canadian books
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Helen Steinkopf Fund
Manitoba Marathon Foundation
Support for inclusive holiday and recreation experiences
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Help for community media operations
Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC), Government of Québec
Operational support for community media in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Initiatives program (FIP)
Tourisme Montréal
Supports high-impact tourism development projects in Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports community events for inclusion and anti-racism
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Ocean Action Grant
Ocean Wise
Youth funding for environmental action projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
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Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Outaouais Tourism
Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $90,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Planning Assistance Program
Atom Studio, Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE) (CanSAGE), HDR Foundation (HDR), DWF Foundation (DWF), Research Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Energy
Funding for sport and recreation facility planning
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
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Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation 2026 Awards Program
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Juried support for New Brunswick artists
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
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Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Funding Programs
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Funding for mid-career New Brunswick artists
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
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SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award)
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Support for emerging artisans in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
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SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for cultural business development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
SWG Writers Group Grants
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for Saskatchewan writers' group development
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
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The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Recognition for Saskatchewan literary excellence
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Toronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Support for theatrical playwriting projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Grants
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation (WRHF)
Funding for heritage projects in Waterloo Region
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
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Production program — French market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Funding for French-language feature films
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Travel support for promoting Canadian artists
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
Production program — French market budgets $3.5M+
Telefilm Canada
Funding for Canadian feature films in production
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for commercialization projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Strategic Innovation Fund — Digital Generator – Stream 2
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Enhancing digital capacities for Canadian arts organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
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Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for professional associations and collective organizations
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Athlete scholarships
Sport Quebec
Financial support for identified student-athletes
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Author Readings Program
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Supports author readings for host organizations
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $70 to $300
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CEF Appeals Process
City of Hamilton
Appeals funding for City Enrichment Fund applicants
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CMF — Conceptualization Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Early-stage support for interactive digital media concepts
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CMF Sector Development Support - Organizational Advancement Stream
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for screen sector organizational growth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Leisure Access (fee assistance)
City of Kitchener
Fee assistance for local recreation programs
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $400
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Federal support for large-scale innovative business and network projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
International Single Sport Events - Hosting Program
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports hosting international single sport events in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
International outreach — Travel
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Québec
Tax holiday for IP commercialization in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Innovation Clusters
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export Assistance Program
Telefilm Canada
Export financing for film distribution
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $90,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
IP for Business
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Intellectual property training, tools and expertise
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund (CBF) — Support for Organizations – Internships
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Support for Canadian book industry projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Additional support for the circulation of shows
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for touring music and comedy shows
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 275,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
Connect with pre-arrival ICT talent
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Support for arts sector development
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Travel
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Money for arts-related travel
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²
Plateforme d'Innovation Numérique et Quantique
Access advanced HPC and quantum computing support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)
Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Reduced tax rate for Québec innovation commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 83% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec startups and early adopters
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SIF — Collaborations and Networks projects
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports large collaborative Canadian innovation networks and technology projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CRIM —Support
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Support for technological innovation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
TECHNATION — Career Ready Program
TECHNATION (TECHNATION)
Wage subsidy for developing tech talent
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports AI technology development and adoption by Canadian SMEs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Economic Development & Growth in Employment (EDGE) Incentive Program
City of Toronto
Supports tax-based incentives for employment property development
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO)
Refundable tax credit for film production services
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Projects Program
Hydro-Québec
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec music and variety businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Council for the Arts — Composite Activities
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports multi-year arts projects in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment Incentives
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canada Cultural Investment Fund (CCIF)
Supports arts organizations by matching private donations to endowment funds
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
Wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative – Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs entering defence supply chains
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEC — Support for promotion and distribution – Component 1b
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec film promotion and distribution
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Quebec City
Supports innovative product commercialization and growth
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - International Single Sport Events (ISSE)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports Canadian sport organizations hosting international single sport events
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Magazine — Aid to Publishers
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Support for Canadian periodical publishers to enhance editorial content
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Museum Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Supports museums hosting travelling exhibitions and borrowing artefacts
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Economy Support Fund
Social Economy Mauricie
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
International Promotion Program
Telefilm Canada
Support for international promotion and festival participation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Abroad — Co-Production
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Support for international artistic co-productions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for business purchases and transfers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for digital skills internships
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Quebec City
Supports business creation and succession in Québec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev Ontario — Economic Development Initiative (Southern Ontario) — Not-For-Profit
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Assistance for Francophone projects in southern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Government of Québec
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - Canada Games
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports non-profit organizations hosting major national sporting events
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Movable Cultural Property Grants
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports acquisition of nationally significant cultural property in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
Supports northern research training for students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Quebec City
Funding for major investment projects in Quebec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Business planning support for publishers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Government of Québec
Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Quebec, Canada
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

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