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
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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
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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 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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
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
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
City of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Supports community programs and facilities for residents
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Initiatives Grants
Supports Francophone community activities and services in Manitoba
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
Digital financing for business transformation
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
Closed stream for quick-start infrastructure projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Accelerates the commercialization of innovative technologies to enhance healthy aging
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
Money for documentary heritage organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Lehigh Hanson Cares
Supports community initiatives in education environment and wellbeing
Grant and FundingClosed
Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Capacity Building Grants
Capacity building for grassroots Indigenous-led initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative and Critical Writings
Support for Arabic creative and critical writing
Grant and FundingClosed
Fraser-Fort George Endowment Fund Grants
Supports community-led improvement and recreation initiatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
Annual Grant Program - General Support Grants
Supports operational costs for community-focused programs
Grant and FundingOpen
Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Preservation Projects
Supports archiving and preservation of recorded sound heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development
Support for French language and cultural projects in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Korea-Related Cultural Events
Support for Korea-related cultural exchange activities
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives
Partial support for public arts projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program – Conservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and its Habitats
Support for responsible ORV use protecting wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingClosed
Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Amateur Sport Grant Program
Supports amateur sport facilities and equipment improvements
Grant and FundingOpen
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Support for grassroots community and conservation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Supports local cultural projects with funding to promote community identity and access
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
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Grant and FundingClosed
Special Jury Prize of the national feature film competition
Prize for the best national feature film
Grant and FundingOpen
Roche Canada - Philanthropic support
Philanthropic support for community-focused charitable projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community donations Ted Rogers
Community support for youth, climate and inclusion
Other SupportOpen
Good Food, Good Life Community Program
Supports community health and active living initiatives
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Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Establish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Grant and FundingClosed
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators
Grant and FundingOpen
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events
Supports large-scale festivals and major events in Montréal
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Local Events
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
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Grant and FundingOpen
Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship
Financial aid for youth performing arts training
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
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