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Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada

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.

2969 programs available
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Anti-Racism Action Program

    Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)

    Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : May 15, 2025
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Celebrate Canada Funding Program

    Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 10, 2025
    • Closing date : November 21, 2025
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

    Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 0.75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Development program — General stream

    Funding for feature film development
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 31, 2026
    • Closing date : September 11, 2026
    Canada
  • Tourisme Montréal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT Assistance Program

    Support for tourism projects in Montréal
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 15, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • FABrIC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fabrication Process Development Challenge

    Supports Canadian fabrication process development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 27, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 1, 2023
    • Closing date : January 31, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village

    Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 18, 2025
    • Closing date : November 28, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)

    Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 11, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pilot or capital projects in the field

    Supports innovative on-site mobility solutions for festivals and tourism events
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $300,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC))

    Supports Canadian athlete and coach development through designated centres
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 13, 2025
    • Closing date : December 18, 2025
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatrical documentary program

    Support for theatrical documentaries
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 19, 2026
    • Closing date : April 2, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 21, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Book Fund Publishing Support

    Financial support for publishing and sales of books
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 850,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 18, 2026
    • Closing date : April 28, 2026
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+

    Support for Canadian feature film production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 30, 2026
    • Closing date : April 14, 2026
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M

    Support for Canadian feature film production
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 27, 2026
    • Closing date : February 10, 2026
    Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AcceleratiON Program

    Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 13, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects – Technology showcase

    Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 28, 2025
    • Closing date : November 20, 2025
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers

    Funding for Canadian digital periodicals
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 16, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Celebration and Commemoration Program

    Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 31, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program

    Supports research and activities countering online disinformation in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 22, 2025
    Canada
  • Communautique logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Digital Skills Internships

    Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 22, 2026
    Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services

    Funding for tourism studies and consulting support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • MTL + ECOMMERCE (MTL+) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates Book Fund

    Supports Ontario book publishers with marketing development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 2, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OTF — Organizational Mentors

    Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 8, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

    Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    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
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2024
    • Closing date : September 27, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)

    Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 4, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Desjardins logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Startup in residence

    Acceleration and investment for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 11, 2026
    • Closing date : June 7, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trellis Micro-grants

    Supports arts projects bridging Anglophone and Francophone communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit

    Short-term bilingual youth employment support
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 0.5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : February 3, 2024
    Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

    Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 0.5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production

    Archived support for interactive digital media projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 29, 2024
    • Closing date : December 18, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Laurentides Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    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
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OMIF — Music Creation

    Money to support Ontario music creators
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 1, 2024
    • Closing date : January 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

    Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

    Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 700,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 19, 2026
    Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir

    Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 8, 2025
    • Closing date : February 8, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Agricultural Societies Program

    Funding for Alberta agricultural societies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 17,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 15, 2024
    • Closing date : February 15, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Black Arts Projects

    Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 1, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    Supports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 23, 2025
    Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Economic Development (CED)

    Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 1, 2025
    • Closing date : February 13, 2026
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Development Fund

    Support for innovative cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 8, 2025
    • Closing date : February 8, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Development program — Indigenous stream

    Canadian feature film development support
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 31, 2026
    • Closing date : September 11, 2026
    Canada
  • Digital Museums Canada (DMC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories

    Digital storytelling funding for Canadian heritage organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2025
    Canada
  • Digital Museums Canada (DMC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Museums Canada — Digital Projects

    Accessible online projects for cultural organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2025
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities

    One-day internships connecting talent and businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

    Free six-week e-commerce challenge
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 17, 2025
    • Closing date : October 23, 2025
    Canada
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

    Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 7, 2025
    • Closing date : August 28, 2025
    Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities

    Funding for tourism attractions and equipment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Table of MRCs in the Estrie region logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Estrie — FRR – Component 1

    Supports regional projects for environment, tourism, and community vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 20, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects

    Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 4, 2025
    Quebec, Canada