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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 Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ecosystem Services Grant Program

    Supports ecosystem services conservation in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EDC 2026 Call for Projects – Cultural Development Agreement

    Funding for cultural projects in La Tuque
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 17,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Educational leisure program

    After-school leisure activities for secondary schools
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Elgin County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elgin County’s Grants & Sponsorship Program

    Funding for Elgin County community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Southwold logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elgincentives

    Southwold community improvement funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • YMCA BC Foundation (YMCA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ellen Bell YMCA Memorial Scholarship

    Scholarship for women in marketing or advertising
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 20, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Ember Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ember Fund — Youth-Focused Funding

    Funding for youth-focused community impact
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, BC, Canada
  • Tourisme Montréal logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund

    Emergency support for outdoor festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Emergency Benefit for Workers

    Emergency support for eligible B.C. workers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Valsef Dream Big Foundation (DBF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Employee Matching Program

    Employee fundraising match for charitable initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF)

    Funding for accessibility projects across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Enhancement of Official Languages Program

    Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT — Digital development of a company

    Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT — Festivals and events

    Funding for tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer

    Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equity + Emerging Development

    Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 29, 2025
    • Closing date : December 3, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equity and Inclusion Fund

    Funding for equitable industry participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ESM — Digital Acceleration

    Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 27,000 $
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EUREKA!

    Supports international R&D collaboration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 19, 2026
    Canada
  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Event Support Program

    Financial support for community events in Elliot Lake
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Events & Festivals Fund

    Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 20, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Events and awards - trainers

    Recognition for Indigenous coaching excellence
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 2, 2025
    • Closing date : July 11, 2025
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Museums Association (CMA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Excellence Award

    Honours outstanding Ontario artists and arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Experience Ontario 2025

    Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 19, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Exploratory Mission in the Cultural Sector

    Support for cultural exploratory missions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Georgina logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Explore Georgina Grant

    Funding for community events and local economic impact
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 4, 2026
    • Closing date : June 26, 2026
    Georgina, Ontario, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Exploring the Arts

    Arts education support for partner schools
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of Temiskaming Shores logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Facility Fee Waiver Request Form

    Facility fee waivers for eligible community groups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Facility grants

    In-kind facility support for public events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Highlands East logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Facility Rental Fee Waiver

    Fee waiver for eligible community events
    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
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Family Festivities Program

    Support for community family festivities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Farquharson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Farquharson Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarships for students in financial need
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Town of Innisfil logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fee Assistance in Recreation (F.A.I.R.) Program

    Fee support for local recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)

    Affordable recreation support for Cornwall residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Hanover logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Fee Assistance Policy

    Fee support for Town of Hanover programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Hanover, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Fee Assistance Program

    Fee assistance for recreation and leisure access
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • FES – Finance Engage Sustain (FES) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FES — Youth Climate Funding

    Flexible youth climate funding for long-term impact
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Field Law logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Field Law Community Fund

    Community funding for local impact projects
    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 8, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Fig Fund Foundation Inc. (FIG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FIG Fund

    Small community funding for women’s programs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
  • Gaspésie Tourism (TG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays

    Marketing support for Tourisme Gaspésie members
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Le Renfort logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial assistance for families in need

    Financial support for families in need
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,200 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream

    Support for science culture activities in schools
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • AIEQ (AIEQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Financial support for students - research and education on Quebec

    Support for Quebec studies and academic outreach
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 25, 2026
    Canada
  • First Book Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program

    Access books and resources for children in need
    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
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    NS, Ontario, Canada