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

Grant and FundingClosed
Creative and Critical Writings
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)
Funding for Arabic-language literary and critical writing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 4, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative County Grant Program
County of Lambton
Matching funding for local cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 17, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada
Canadian Heritage
Funding for Canadian creative exports
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative grant for emerging artists
Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
Support for emerging artists’ creation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Export support for creative businesses and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Justice
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Arts funding for youth justice projects
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs
Creative Saskatchewan
Supports business upgrades for growth and efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Regina, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosed
Crowdfunding Alberta platform
Government of Alberta
Online fundraising support for Alberta nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CSF Camp Scholarship Fund
Christian Service Foundation (CSF)
Supports youth attending Christian camps
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CSSP — Lighting the path with AI: Advanced analytics and decision support for first responders
Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding to advance analytics and decision support research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2023
Canada
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Cultural Animation Support Fund
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Funding for local cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Call for Projects – Ville de La Tuque
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for cultural and urban art projects in La Tuque
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cultural Cooperation Grant Program (New Brunswick/Quebec)
New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Government of New Brunswick
Supports cultural cooperation projects between Quebec and New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Agreement
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Supports local cultural development projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Government of Québec
Funding for municipal cultural partnership agreements
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : January 24, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Cultural Development Grant
City of Kawartha Lakes
Funding for cultural projects in Kawartha Lakes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
City of Vancouver
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $40,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Events Funding
Township of Wellington North
Support for culturally significant community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Events Funding and Sponsorship
Township of Wellington North
Funding for cultural community events in Wellington North
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 9, 2025
Closing date : July 9, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 27, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
City of Ottawa
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 13, 2025
Closing date : August 13, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
City of Ottawa
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 5, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 20, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 6, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Grand Prizes of Trois‑Rivières
City of Trois-Rivières
Recognition for cultural achievement in Trois-Rivières
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 2, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program
Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Support for preserving Alberta’s cultural heritage
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
City of Toronto
Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 2, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
City of Toronto
Support for community arts projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 22,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 12, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
City of Vancouver
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Online arts funding application portal
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : July 15, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Operating support for Alberta magazine publishers
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $125,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Infrastructure Development Program
Government of Québec
Supports development and improvement of public cultural infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $20,000,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
City of Sainte-Julie
Supports local cultural initiatives in Sainte-Julie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Initiatives Support Program
MRC des Etchemins (MRC)
Funding for local cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $2,500
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
City of Vancouver
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Mediation Program
City of Trois-Rivières
Support for cultural mediation 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 : November 2, 2025
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component
Government of Québec
Funding for Indigenous youth cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
City of Vancouver
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2021
Canada
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Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2024
Closing date : February 1, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications (FICC)
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : June 24, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Support for culture and heritage initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - French Language Arts and Culture Development
Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Funding for Francophone arts and culture in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Societal Values
Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Funding for Inuit cultural and community wellness projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture at School — Cultural Workshops in Schools
Government of Québec
Funding for cultural workshops in Quebec schools
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
City of Ottawa
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 28, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Curatorial support for Indigenous and culturally diverse curators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CWCF Young Adult Arts and Culture Granting Program
Canadian Worker Co-op Federation
Supports youth-led arts promoting co-operatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
D. Michael A. Rudder and Susan E. Reid Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program
D. Michael A. Rudder and Susan E. Reid Charitable Foundation (RRCF)
Scholarship funding for Canadian students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
D'Addario Foundation Community Music and In-Kind Grants
D'Addario Foundation
Music and in-kind support for community organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Dance Creation Residency
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
Support for dance creation residencies in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
DARC Indigenous Residency Program
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,791 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dashwood Community Development Fund (DCDF)
Municipality of South Huron
Funding for Dashwood community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Data standardization support program
Government of Québec
Supports data standardization for cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dausa Family Lithuanian Literature Prize
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF)
Annual prize supporting Lithuanian literature
Eligible Funding
From $7,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2025
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dave Stoch Campership Fund
Dave Stoch Campership Fund
Funding for Camp Kodiak camperships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
David M. Brooks Music Fund
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)
Support for music education in public schools
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
DCAF Athlete of the Month / Athlete of the Year Program
Diverse Citi Athletic Foundation (DCAF)
Funding for Canadian amateur athletes
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Materials support for Ontario visual artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Deduction for a Salaried Musician
Government of Québec
Tax deduction for salaried musicians
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Deduction for copyright income
Government of Québec
Annual deduction on eligible copyright income
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Deduction for foreign producer and foreign personnel holding a key position in a foreign production filmed in Québec
Government of Québec
Tax deduction for eligible foreign film professionals in Québec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports 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
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2026
Closing date : April 8, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture
Government of Québec
Funding for youth delinquency prevention through culture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Demo Recording
Creative BC, City of Vancouver
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $2,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 28, 2026
Closing date : March 26, 2026
Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, BC
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Canadian Heritage
Supports cultural property designation and access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Development of prosperous and thriving cities
Evergreen
Supports greener, climate-ready public spaces
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Development program — Prequalified stream
Telefilm Canada
Automatic funding for top-ranked organizations
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $100,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Digital Accelerator for Innovation and Research (DAIR)
CANARIE
Cloud-based computing and storage
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
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Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Digital Main Street (DMS)
Online store support for Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : June 11, 2020
Closing date : February 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Digital Strategy Fund
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports organizations in developing and advancing digital strategies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2019
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax relief for eligible equity investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 27, 2023
Closing date : February 1, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)
Government of Ontario
Financial support after a natural disaster
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Discover Your Roots
Italian-Canadian Community Foundation (FCCI)
Free cultural trip to Italy for young Italian-Canadians
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 11,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 29, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Discretionary Fund for Cultural and Community Activities
Municipality of Casselman
Annual support for community and cultural activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
District Recreation Fund
Municipality of East Hants
Funding for community recreation facility improvements
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Creative BC
Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : December 3, 2024
Closing date : January 14, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
Support for documentary heritage organizations
Eligible Funding
From $24,999 to $150,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Canada
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Dog Team Driver Grant Program
NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC)
Funding to support dog team traditions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Online procurement marketplace for suppliers and buyers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Domenic Mobilio Foundation — Student Scholarships and Children's Charities
Domenic Mobilio Foundation
Supports scholarships and children’s charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Don Haig Award
Hot Docs
Support for independent filmmakers and producers
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Donations to community organizations
La Fondation Bon Départ du Québec
Temporarily paused donation support for charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dons communautaires autochtones
RBA Foundation
Support for Indigenous community well-being
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Doris Hillis Scholarship
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants
Township of Brock
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $60,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant
City of Hamilton
Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $15,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan
Township of Scugog
Funding for downtown property revitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
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Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Financial Incentives
Municipality of Wawa
Financial incentives for Downtown Wawa property improvements
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Wawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dr. Paul Tamblyn Music Educator Scholarship
Sing Canada Harmony Scholarship Fund
Annual scholarship for choral directors
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Draw Bridge
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Supports children through expressive art
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Drawchange Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Funding for youth art-therapy programming
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Dufferin Community Foundation
Supports cultural activities for better mental health
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 18, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Durham Community Foundation (DCF)
Community funding for Durham Region organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : July 4, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Durham Community Foundation (DCF)
Funding for para sport opportunities in Durham Region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 8, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
E4 Youth Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Funding for youth creative and tech programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Canadian National Exhibition Foundation (CNEF)
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 21, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition — Competition Awards
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition
Awards for emerging Canadian vocalists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $11,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 17, 2025
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

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