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Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada

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.

2969 programs available
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program

    Indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $600,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Global Affairs Canada (GAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)

    Research exchange for Chinese scholars and professionals
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Canada
  • Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program

    Funding for graduate career apprenticeships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

    Supports tourism products, facilities, and experiences
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 22, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2021
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Forces Artists Program

    Supports artists documenting Canadian military life
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 93% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

    Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
    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
    Environment and Climate
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Care Camps of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Care Camps Foundation Grant

    Funding for pediatric oncology camp programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 9, 2026
    • Closing date : April 6, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Career Development

    Funding for B.C. artists’ music career growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $30,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada
  • Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

    Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CEF Appeals Process

    Appeals review for City Enrichment Fund applicants
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 15, 2026
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CEF Environment Program

    Funds environmental initiatives in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 15, 2026
    • Closing date : July 10, 2026
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Celebration Price

    Recognition for long-standing community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund

    Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • City of North Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Centennial Legacy Projects Fund

    Funding for public legacy projects in North Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    North Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Central Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Central Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program

    Funding for community-based organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CFUW Creative Arts Award

    Support for creative arts projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CFUW Library Award

    Support for literacy and community library projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Chalmers Arts Fellowships

    Support for artistic practice exploration
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Chalmers Family Fund

    Support for Ontario artists’ artistic research
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Chance 2 Dance

    Inclusive dance support for underserved communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Culture pour tous logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Charles Biddle Award

    Recognition for immigrant cultural contributors in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Sunrise Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Charles Wilkinson Music Trust

    Support for young musicians and music education
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Niagara Region Housing Services logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Assistance

    Financial help for licensed child care costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of Durham logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Fee Help (Subsidy)

    Child care fee help for Durham families
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Fee Subsidy

    Help with child care costs for families
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cinema

    Support for fiction film projects in the Arab region
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 4, 2023
    Canada
  • Hot Docs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Citizen Minutes

    Support for civic engagement short documentaries
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 21, 2026
    • Closing date : March 19, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Brantford Grants Program

    Funding for local nonprofit community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 19, 2026
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Brooks logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Brooks — Recreation Fee Assistance Program

    Discounted recreation memberships for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Brooks, Alberta, Canada
  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid

    Funding for community organizations in Fort St. John
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 13, 2025
    Fort St. John, BC, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Funding for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Matane logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Matane Participatory Budget

    Citizen projects funded by the City of Matane
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $400,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2026
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Mississauga logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Mississauga — Community Grant Program

    Funding for community programs in Mississauga
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 10, 2025
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Regina Writing Award

    Support for a local writer’s work-in-progress
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 21, 2026
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Trois-Rivières Heritage Enhancement Program

    Support for heritage enhancement projects in Trois-Rivières
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2025
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Club Loisir Program

    Recreational support for eligible community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Museums Association (CMA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CMA Bursary Program

    Support for museum career development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program

    Business development support for creators and podcasters
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CMF — Indigenous Program

    Production-stage support for Indigenous screen projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 15, 2026
    • Closing date : May 13, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CMF — Iteration Program

    Iteration Program supports previous FMC-funded digital media projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 28, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — POV Program

    Supports one-off point-of-view documentaries
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 28, 2026
    • Closing date : May 14, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)

    Selective audiovisual production support for Black and racialized communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — Prototyping Program

    Early-stage interactive digital media prototyping support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 0.75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 30, 2025
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Co-operative Program

    Financial support for adult recreation programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Fondation L'Accolade logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    COAL Prize 2026 : The Night

    Art prize for night-themed ecological projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $12,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 28, 2026
    Canada
  • Fondation L'Accolade logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity

    Support for student ecological art projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 5, 2024
    Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Codes d'accès Prim

    Support for emerging electroacoustic sound artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program

    Support for community skating rink setup
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • Independent Production Fund (IPF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Cogeco television production program

    Funding for Canadian fiction television series
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 17, 2026
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Cogir Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cogir Foundation — General Funding

    Support for community and environmental 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
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project

    Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 16, 2026
    • Closing date : February 23, 2026
    NB, Canada
  • La Caisse Solidaire logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commandite

    Support for community and social projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commemorate Canada Program

    Funding for national commemorative initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada