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.
1354 opportunities available
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AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Funding up to $18,000 for Alberta artists' music projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Support Program
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Other SupportOpen
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
How to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
Grant and FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatre Rental Grant Program
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Festivals and events
Regional Partnership supports sustainable tourism events in Quebec
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Market Development Travel
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Recording Projects
Supports Ontario musicians with funding for music recording projects
Grant and FundingClosed
La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Youth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Supports community events celebrating local arts and historical heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Funding for enhancing Alberta public-use community facilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
Program supports international promotion and career development activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Money for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Dance Projects
Supports creation, production, and development of professional dance projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Grant and FundingOpen
Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)
Provides financial support to high-performance Canadian athletes
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
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Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Supports transportation costs for regional sports and cultural events
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Commemorate Canada Program
Funding for national heritage commemoration and celebration projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver
Supports emerging artists engaging youth in creative community projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow
Support to grow a technology startup in Quebec City
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funds for small-budget productions in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces
Supports early-stage access to affordable creative spaces
Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)
Supports professional disabled artistic practice in Montréal
Grant and FundingOpen
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects
Funding to digitize heritage related documentary
Grant and FundingOpen
Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Grants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
Grant and FundingOpen
Inuktut Versioning Fund
Grant for Inuktitut films and versioning for existing programs
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts-based programming
Support arts programs advancing equality for underserved communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
Grant and FundingClosed
Production Program
Supports diverse B.C. filmmakers creating culturally enriching films
Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Tourism Montreal's emergency climate change adaptation fund
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Grant and FundingClosed
Annual Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
Funding for high-impact community projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EUREKA!
Funds for international R&D projects
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
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Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Equity investments for Canadian entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Supports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Grant and FundingClosed
Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Supports community programming and resilient local initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Supports translation of Canadian literary and dramatic works for publication and presentation
Grant and FundingClosed
Gary Robinson Memorial Fund
Supports search and rescue and emergency preparedness activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Chris Argue Memorial Fund
Support leadership and confidence through NWT wilderness travel
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia film and television tax credit
Tax credits for eligible film and television productions in BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Arts Program
Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Financing for cultural businesses in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
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Grant and FundingClosed
Boissevain and Morton Foundation
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Delta Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives benefiting Delta residents
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant
Supports arts and heritage initiatives for local residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant
Support arts and heritage initiatives for residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant
Supports arts and heritage professional development initiatives
Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant
Support inclusive arts development and mentorship
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Winkler Community Foundation - Community Fund
Supports community projects improving local well-being
Tax CreditsOpen
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Arc'teryx Community Grant Program
Support for equitable access to the outdoors
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Funding for community festivals showcasing local arts and heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
BOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program
Supports Black-led community initiatives in key social areas
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
BOF & BCFC Grant and B3 Capacity Building Program
Funding and capacity development for Black-serving nonprofits
Grant and FundingClosed
City of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Supports community programs and facilities for residents
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
Supports entrepreneurs in Blainville through financial assistance
Grant and FundingClosed
Strong Roots Community Grant Program
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
Supports digital transformation for increased business efficiency and growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Initiatives Grants
Supports Francophone community activities and services in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Funding for infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosed
SOCAN — Travel Assistance
Travel grants for SOCAN members to support career activities
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Grant and FundingClosed
S'Cool Life Fund
Supports school enrichment through arts, sports, and activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants
Supports amateur sports initiatives across Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit
Tax credit for film production in Newfoundland and Labrador
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