Updated May 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.
2573 programs available
- Expert AdviceClosed
Sustainable development support program
Free sustainable development support for businesses 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Support aux groupes et organismes - jeunes en difficulté
Support for youth-focused organizations 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Development program — Prequalified stream
Financing for feature film production companies 
Grant and FundingOpenRecreation Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFunding Guide
Funding for rural development and business projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedBusiness Facade Improvement Opportunity
Interest-free fa çade improvement support for businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenGrants That Foster Inter-Group Development
Supports collaborative community development initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAnnual Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
Funding for high-impact community projects
Grant and FundingArchivedTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosedSearch and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Supports innovative search and rescue improvement projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Elgin County’s Grants & Sponsorship Program
Funding for Elgin County community initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedMuseums Assistance Program — Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations
Funding for heritage organizations’ recovery costs
Grant and FundingClosedDavid M. Brooks Music Fund
Funding for music education in New Hampshire schools
Grant and FundingOpenTAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Digital tourism solutions for James Bay businesses 
Grant and FundingClosedLiving Legacy Community Foundation Grants
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Grant and FundingClosedEvents & Festivals Fund
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation- Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part D: One-Time EV105 Grant
Funding for EV105 course improvements 
Grant and FundingOpenAmateur Sport Grant Program
Supports amateur sport facilities and equipment improvements
Expert AdviceOpenQuebec International — Set up or expand a business
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City- Grant and FundingClosed
Aid for operation - arts - organizations
Operating support for professional arts organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
CED support for incubators and accelerators 2024–2028 - Call for proposals
Support for Quebec startup incubators and accelerators - Grant and FundingOpen
TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
Funding for community-based projects and events 
Grant and FundingClosedEconomic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
- Grant and FundingClosed
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Supports community events celebrating local arts and historical heritage 
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenCity of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for Uptown Waterloo property improvement projects- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Community Activation Grant (CAG) program
Support for small community initiatives in Oakville 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCity of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPRIMA — INNOV-R
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedInclusive Community Events Program
Complimentary community event space in Downtown London
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Matching support for public community facilities
Grant and FundingClosedActive communities grant program
Funding for community physical activity projects
Grant and FundingClosed4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible
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Grant and FundingClosedPrix d'innovation Guy Langlois
Recognition for innovative inclusive leisure projects- Grant and FundingClosed
SDG Regional Incentives Program
Funding for business property improvement projects 
Grant and FundingOpenOTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedDesignation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component
Funding to maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages 
Grant and FundingArchivedAwareness and promotion projects
Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals- Grant and FundingClosed
Historical societies assistance program
Funding for historical societies publishing heritage periodicals 
Grant and FundingClosedPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Grant and FundingClosedHydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Focused Arts Organizations
Annual operating support for Alberta arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Grant and FundingOpenCALQ — Travel
Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development
Grant and FundingClosedBrian Todd Memorial Community Fund Grants
Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund (BTMCF), Miami and Area Foundation (MAF), The Lawrence Family Foundation (TLFF)Funding for Brighton community projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Grant and FundingClosed2026 Call for Cultural Projects – Fonds d’initiatives culturelles (FIC)
Support for community-based cultural projects
Grant and FundingArchivedInfrastructure de recherche et développement
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Grand Prizes of Trois‑Rivières
Recognition for cultural achievement in Trois-Rivières- Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Meaford Children & Youth Recreation Fund
Funding for youth recreation and cultural activities 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTourism Financing Assistance - Long Term Loan
Long-term financing for tourism businesses
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant
COVID-19 relaunch support for Alberta businesses - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Quebec-Hamburg Cooperation
Support for bilateral Quebec-Hamburg cooperation projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Temiskaming Shores Development Tourism Grant Program
Supports tourism development projects in Temiskaming Shores 
Expert AdviceOpenRegeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant
Professional coaching support for community organizational capacity
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel - Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Financial support for literary and storytelling promotional activities 
Grant and FundingClosedATB Community Foundation — General Funding
Community funding focused on measurable outcomes
Grant and FundingOpenEvery Kid Every Community
Support for community hockey participation initiatives
- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship
Annual support for young Albertan writers 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
Matching support for new concert music commissions
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Supports community programs and facilities for residents
Grant and FundingClosedHelp for community media operations
Money to support community media in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedLa Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Youth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship
- Grant and FundingClosed
Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists
Materials funding for Ontario visual artists 
Grant and FundingClosedKootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives
- Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Curator Fellowship
Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project - Grant and FundingClosed
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage
Funding for local arts and heritage projects
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