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.
1242 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Government of NunavutSupports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Funding
Dreamcatcher Charitable FoundationSupport for arts, culture, and language preservation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Government of NunavutSupports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
ESM — Digital Acceleration
Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 27,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt
The Edmonton Arts Council SocietySupport for organizational change and future planning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports operating funding for professional dance organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Invest OttawaExpert advice for high-growth technology firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
General Admission Festivals Program
Telefilm CanadaFunding for small and emerging Canadian film festivals
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
City of TorontoRewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Communications Program
Government of NunavutSupports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
The Edmonton Arts Council SocietySupport for artists from equity-seeking communities
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
The Edmonton Arts Council SocietySupports nonprofit arts operations and year-round programming
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders
Department of National Defence (DND)Funding to advance analytics and decision support research
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Quantum Quebec
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Canadian HeritageWage subsidy for summer students
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
French Language Arts and Culture Development
Government of NunavutSupports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Government of AlbertaSupports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Government of NunavutSupports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for the production of sound recordings
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Supports Quebec companies in sound and audiovisual recording production
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Government of NunavutSupports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule B-1)
Government of NunavutSupports Inuktut language promotion and revitalization initiatives in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Government of CanadaSupport for businesses affected by COVID-19
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
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Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Investissement Québec (IQ)Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants That Foster Inter-Group Development
Canadian-Italian Community Foundation of Quebec Inc.Supports community initiatives that build cross-group collaboration
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
The Thompson Community Foundation
Our Foundation ThompsonSupports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)Alberta scholarship for young theatre talent with educational goals
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Travel AlbertaSupports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC Deux-MontagnesSupports local and regional development initiatives in Deux-Montagnes
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)Funding opportunity for Indigenous artists' development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Pembroke Petawawa District Community FoundationSupports community projects across priority local sectors
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
NB PowerFinancial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Historic resource conservation grants
Government of AlbertaMatching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Pembroke Petawawa District Community FoundationSupport for sport participation and facility improvements
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Golden and District Community FoundationAffordable ski or snowboard access for local youth
Eligible Funding
- From $1,400 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity + Emerging Development
Creative BCSupports underrepresented filmmakers in British Columbia's film sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Golden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Golden and District Community FoundationSupports community improvement programs and local initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $1,400 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Government of CanadaFunds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Jack R. MacDonald Community Fund
Centre Wellington Community FoundationSupports community projects aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Excellence industrielle Saint-LaurentSupports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
The Edmonton Arts Council SocietySupports new arts initiatives and collaboration
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)Supports development and enhancement of arts and cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Museum Assistance Program - Collections Management
Canadian HeritageSupports improved collections management in Canadian museums and heritage organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Expert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Indigenous Tourism OntarioAssistance for Indigenous tourism businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova ScotiaPayroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Action Grants
City of VancouverSupports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Reaching Each and Every One
Canadian Parks and Recreation AssociationSupports inclusive community sport participation for under-represented groups
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Funding for Ontario-based professional music production and presentation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)Funding up to $18,000 for Alberta artists' music projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)Funding for Quebec live-action productions for international markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 6% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Support Program
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Music Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports Ontario artists in creating new, original musical works
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $80,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
Investissement Québec (IQ)Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Grand Challenges CanadaGet funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 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
Other SupportOpen
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Government of Nova ScotiaHow to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Kakivak AssociationFinancial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
Eligible Funding
- Up to 81% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Supports eco-responsible and collaborative projects by Montreal arts organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLABAccelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatre Rental Grant Program
City of VancouverSupports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Help with obtaining capital or advice
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
First Peoples' Cultural FoundationSupports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports operating funding for Ontario multi- and inter-arts organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
First Peoples' Cultural FoundationSupport for B.C. First Nations arts projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Festivals and events
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'EstRegional Partnership supports sustainable tourism events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $35,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports French-language literary projects for Ontario artists and organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
G
Grant and FundingOpen
Good Foundation Inc.
The Milton R. Good Family FoundationProject support for charitable community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community CollegeConnect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,360 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Market Development Travel
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Recording Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports Ontario musicians with funding for music recording projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Gouvernement du QuébecYouth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Canadian HeritageSupports community events celebrating local arts and historical heritage
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Government of AlbertaFunding for enhancing Alberta public-use community facilities
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Government of OntarioMoney for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
MusicactionProgram supports international promotion and career development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Dance Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports creation, production, and development of professional dance projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Government of Prince Edward IslandLoan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
NLCU Charitable Foundation
NLCU Charitable Foundation CorporationSupport for community-focused charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Not-for-Profit
Canadian HeritageFunding for projects in the book industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Flavelle Family Foundation
Sir Joseph Flavelle FoundationSupports charitable initiatives in arts, environment, and family services
Eligible Funding
- From $50 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Quebec CityFinancial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- 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
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)
Canadian HeritageProvides financial support to high-performance Canadian athletes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 27,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
I
Grant and FundingOpen
Industry Development Partnerships
Independent Production FundSupport for Canadian dramatic web series initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Government of the Northwest TerritoriesMoney for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphereMoney for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,250 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Loisir et Sport MontérégieSupports transportation costs for regional sports and cultural events
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Supports accessibility for Deaf and disabled project recipients
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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