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

2892 programs
  • Tennis Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    National Bank Play Your Court Program

    Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    NBIF Innovation Voucher

    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
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 9, 2023
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    NBIF Startup Investment Fund

    Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    NB, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Neighbourhood Activation Fund

    In-kind support for community-led neighbourhood events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of London logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Neighbourhood Small Events Fund

    Funding for small neighbourhood events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • City of London logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Neighbourhood-Managed Ice Rinks

    Volunteer-run community ice rinks in London
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Brunswick Bilingualism Support Program (NBBSP)

    Support for bilingualism initiatives in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Canada
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  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Club Opening Grant

    Funding for opening new Kiwanis clubs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Save Energy NB logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

    Energy-efficient new construction in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NB, Canada
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  • LatAm Startups logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

    Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 18, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NGen — Advanced Manufacturing Quantum Program

    Commercializing quantum technologies in advanced manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 40% 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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  • NLCU Charitable Foundation Corporation (NLCU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NLCU Charitable Foundation

    Charitable support for Newfoundland and Labrador organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NL, Canada
  • Town of Kelvington logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Norman, Muriel & Grant Geck Grant

    Funding for community projects in Kelvington
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nova Grants

    Funding for innovative community programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Nova Scotia Department of Energy logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Nova Scotia Trail Funding Programs

    Support for trail projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 1, 2026 · Closing date : December 1, 2026
    NS, Canada
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  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    NUMERIA program

    Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 31, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nunavut Toponomy Program

    Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

    Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 99,999 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Market Development Travel

    Travel support for promoting Ontario artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 15, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects

    Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 2, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Music Creation Projects

    Support for original music creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 2, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Music Recording Projects

    Supports Ontario music recording projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 5, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grants

    Community funding for local nonprofit projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

    Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OMIF — Live Music

    Supports live music events in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 22, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Onanole Foundation Grant Program

    Funding for local community capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy

    Financial support for child care fees
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)

    Refundable tax credit for Ontario productions
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Music Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 29, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Hawkesbury logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Organization Support Program

    Support for recognized community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Ottawa Tourism (OT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ottawa Tourism — Destination Development Fund

    Visitor-focused funding for Ottawa tourism projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

    Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais
    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
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

    Support for economic growth in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

    Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Paint Love Grant

    Supports art programs for children facing trauma
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Partnering with OAC

    Strategic partnerships with OAC
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Passport to Markets

    Travel support for B.C. creative media professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PEI - Export Trade Assistance

    Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants

    Local funding for community projects and charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Artishow logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Performing Arts Access Grant

    Scholarships for youth performing arts training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Perlin Family Trust logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Perlin Family Trust Grants

    Funding for community-focused nonprofit projects
    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
    NL, Canada
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  • Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Petrolia Community Fund Grants

    Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 30, 2026
    Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
  • Montreal International Music Competition (CMIM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Piano 2017

    International piano competition with major prizes
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada