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.
1392 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Supports francophone artists' international exposure and career development

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Business Financing
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses


Grant and FundingClosed
Pathway To Potential Funding (P2P)
Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residents

Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia

Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Indigenous Heritage
Preserve and support Indigenous heritage

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario

Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 4
Supports the participation of Quebec businesses in craft trade shows

Grant and FundingOpen
Shine Across Canada and Internationally
Support presenting artistic works to diverse audiences

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses
Term loan for Indigenous-led business projects


Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism

Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development

Grant and FundingArchived
Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund
Supports media arts organizations in acquiring technical equipment

Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Funding for the arts in British Columbia


Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick

Grant and FundingOpen
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning

Grant and FundingClosed
Private Archives Support Program
Support for accredited private archives services

Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings

Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity


Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit
Refundable support for eligible book printers

Grant and FundingOpen
The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County

Grant and FundingClosed
My First Games
Supports youth sports initiation through local and regional events
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Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Core Funding
Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut

Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth

Grant and FundingOpen
Nunavut Toponomy Program
Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Radio Grant
Supports community radio operations and broadcasting system improvements in Nunavut

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue

Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Public Library Services
Supports community library operations and development across Nunavut


Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut

Grant and FundingClosed
ESM — Digital Acceleration
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding

Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt
Support for organizational change and future planning

Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Communications Program
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut

Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
Support for artists from equity-seeking communities

Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
Supports nonprofit arts operations and year-round programming


Grant and FundingClosed
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Supports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta

Grant and FundingClosed
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for the production of sound recordings
Supports Quebec companies in sound and audiovisual recording production

Grant and FundingOpen
Language Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language

Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta

Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions

Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
The Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson

Grant and FundingClosed
Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences

Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors

Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories

Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence

Grant and FundingClosed
Golden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives

Grant and FundingOpen
Edmonton Arts Council - Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
Supports new arts initiatives and collaboration

Grant and FundingClosed
Museum Assistance Program - Collections Management
Supports improved collections management in Canadian museums and heritage organizations

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec

Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
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Grant and FundingClosed
Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Funding for community organizations in Gravenhurst

Grant and FundingClosed
Reaching Each and Every One
Supports inclusive community sport participation for under-represented groups

Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario music creation and presentation

Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Support Program
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities


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
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events

Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation

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 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
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Funding for public-use community facilities


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 FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada



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
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 FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto

Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Emergency support for climate-disrupted events

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 FundingOpen
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives

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
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