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
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Iris EnergyFunding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Giving Fund
WeyerhaeuserSupports local community initiatives in priority focus areas
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
City of Sainte-JulieSupports local cultural projects with funding to promote community identity and access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Spruce Up Your Story
Red River MutualRestores existing community spaces through practical improvements
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Basin Job Experience Trail Crews Program
Columbia Basin TrustSupports short-term employment and trail enhancement activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
The Foundation for Black CommunitiesSupports youth wellness through sport and recreation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Cultural Careers Council OntarioSupport for organizational change in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Roche Canada - Philanthropic support
Roche Diagnostics CanadaPhilanthropic support for community-focused charitable projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Aecon Cares
Aecon Group Inc.Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
TD Bank, The Toronto-Dominion BankFunding for community-based projects and events
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Other SupportOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
GTAA, Toronto Pearson International AirportSponsorship for community events and local initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Money to support publishing Canadian literature
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Vermilion Ways of Caring
Vermilion Energy Inc.Community investment for social, environmental, and cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Invest OttawaSupport for high-growth product-based tech firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Internet Society FoundationSupports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
The Ottawa 67's FoundationSupport inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and LabradorSupports outdoor play initiatives for children
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Local Community Support - Donations and Sponsorships
Fondation Bon Départ de Canadian Tire du Québec inc.Support for community sport and active living initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
ISC Community Giving Program
Information Services Corporation (ISC)Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs
Eligible Funding
- Up to 1.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportOpen
Good Food, Good Life Community Program
Nestlé CanadaSupports community health and active living initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)Financial assistance for recurring festivals and tourist events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $90 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
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Other SupportOpen
Google for Nonprofits
GoogleDigital tools to boost nonprofit outreach and collaboration
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of SportSupports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Government of OntarioFunding for community infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Innovate NiagaraEstablish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Capital Regional DistrictSupports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Fund – Community Life
Canadian HeritageSupports strategic projects improving official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Summer Camp Grant Program
Niagara Community FoundationSupports access to summer camp and recreation experiences
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events
City of Richmond HillSupports community organizations serving Richmond residents
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern AlbertaSupports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Expert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)International acceleration support for small technology firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Travel
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature and Technology Sector (FRQNT)
Québec Research FundSupports research, knowledge dissemination, and training in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec CitySupports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
PROMPTQuebec's AI innovation funding program for collaborations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
PROMPTAI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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