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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.

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  • Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Women in leisure

    Training and mentoring for gender equality in leisure
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Yo Art!

    Media arts support for classroom learning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • York Region logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    York Region Tourism Fund

    Supports community-based tourism events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)

    Funding for heritage jobs and internships
    Eligible Funding
    From $200,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Movember Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity

    Funding for online youth masculinity projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $90,000 to $275,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Youniti Foundation logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Youniti Foundation — General Funding

    Community support and mutual aid initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Sèdjè District, Canada
  • SIJ logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program

    Loans for Quebec entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $200,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth Support Program

    Funding for youth-led community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Yukon Film — Training Fund

    Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 15, 2023
    Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Yukon Youth Conservation Corps

    Students to work on summer conservation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Yukon, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

    CMF — Innovation & Experimentation Program

    Funding for innovative Canadian interactive media projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 25, 2026 · Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
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  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for tourism studies and consulting projects in Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $20,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 22, 2026
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Black Arts Projects

    Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Elevate Talent logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    eCommerce North Innovator Challenge

    Free six-week e-commerce challenge
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 14, 2026 · Closing date : September 21, 2026
    Canada
  • MRC Pontiac logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

    Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $500,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 28, 2026 · Closing date : September 18, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Lucie Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    2026 Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize

    Juried photo book awards with cash prizes
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
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  • Sport Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Athlete scholarships

    Financial support for identified student-athletes
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 26, 2026 · Closing date : September 25, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 7, 2026 · Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    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
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 14, 2026 · Closing date : September 14, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenClosing Soon

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

    Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Data standardization support program

    Supports cultural data standardization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 5, 2026 · Closing date : September 23, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Field Law logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Field Law Community Fund

    Community funding for local impact 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 : September 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 10, 2026
    Alberta, NT, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Film and Television Development Grant

    Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development
    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 : July 14, 2026 · Closing date : October 8, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Weyerhaeuser logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Giving Fund

    Supports 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)
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Canada
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Insight Research

    Supports social sciences and humanities research excellence
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    KLF Project Funding Program

    Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Lithuanian Canadian Foundation 2026 Grant Application

    Funding for Lithuanian cultural projects and charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Live Music

    Supports live music capacity building across BC
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 26, 2026 · Closing date : October 7, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    OAC — Dance Projects

    Supports Ontario dance creation and presentation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 24, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    OMIF – Music Futures

    Supports high-growth Ontario music companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 24, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Operating Assistance

    Annual operating support for BC arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 22, 2026 · Closing date : October 8, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund

    Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • Atom Studio logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

    Planning Assistance Program

    Funding for sport and recreation facility planning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 1, 2026 · Closing date : September 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Première Ovation - Dance

    Support for emerging dance initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

    Première Ovation - Literary Arts

    Support for emerging literary artists in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Première Ovation - Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Crafts

    Support for artistic creation and first publications
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Prix accessibilité universelle Monique Lefebvre

    Recognition for universal accessibility leadership
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 9, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Prix création mon rêve

    Support for inclusive amateur artistic creation
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 9, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Robert Kerr Foundation Grant Program

    Support for underfunded charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
  • City of Gatineau logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Support Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)

    Funding for cultural organizations in Gatineau
    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 : August 31, 2026 · Closing date : October 7, 2026
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    The Huff Family Fund

    Matching support for Prince Edward County community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • The Eva Leflar Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    The Leflar Foundation

    Support for children and youth opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Théâtre – projets francophones

    Funding for French-language theatre projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 29, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Port Colborne logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Tourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program

    Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 16, 2026
    Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Town of Grimsby — Community Funding Programs

    Supports local businesses and community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 4, 2026 · Closing date : October 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • MRC de Montmagny logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

    MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

    Territorial projects and community vitality support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 28, 2026 · Closing date : October 23, 2026
    Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 21, 2026 · Closing date : October 22, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program

    Support for Canadian digital 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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

    CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)

    Audiovisual production support for Black and racialized communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 84% 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
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Commemorations and celebrations program

    Funding for New Brunswick heritage commemorations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 1, 2026 · Closing date : October 31, 2026
    NB, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Cultural Operating Funding (COF)

    Supports Vancouver non-profit arts and cultural organizations' operations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 23, 2026 · Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    OTF — Grow Grant

    Multi-year funding to scale proven community projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $600,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 7, 2026 · Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants

    Funding for established programs to grow
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $600,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 7, 2026 · Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

    Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada