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.

2940 programs

Grant and FundingClosed
Event Fund
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Funding for events in Côte-de-Beaupré
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Event Support Program
City of Elliot Lake
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Events & Festivals Fund
Travel Alberta
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Events and awards - trainers
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Evol
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Excellence Award
Canadian Museums Association (CMA)
Honours outstanding Ontario artists and arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Exhibition Renewal and Museum Activities Support Program
Government of New Brunswick
Support for museum exhibitions and activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Expanded Practice Residency
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)
Three-week residency for artists exploring digital media
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : May 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Government of Ontario
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Exploratory Mission in the Cultural Sector
Government of Québec
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Explore Georgina Grant
Town of Georgina
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Exploring the Arts
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
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
Grant and FundingClosed
F.A.R.E. Program (Fee Assisted Recreational Experiences)
Town of Tillsonburg
Fee assistance for recreation access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : December 1, 2026
BC, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Facility Fee Waiver Request Form
City of Temiskaming Shores
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
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Facility grants
City of Kitchener
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
Other SupportClosed
Facility Rental Fee Waiver
Municipality of Highlands East
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Family Festivities Program
City of Trois-Rivières
Support for community family festivities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Family Movie Trust Fund — Community Support Program
Family Movie Trust Fund (FMTF)
Community support for family cinema access
Eligible Funding
From $432 to $1,745
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Farquharson Foundation Scholarship
The Farquharson Foundation
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
FCMM Grant Program
Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba (FCMM)
Funding for eligible choral music projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fee Assistance in Recreation (F.A.I.R.) Program
Town of Innisfil
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Fee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)
City of Cornwall
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
Other SupportClosed
Fee Assistance Policy
Town of Hanover
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Fee Assistance Program
Town of East Gwillimbury (EG)
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
FES — Youth Climate Funding
FES – Finance Engage Sustain (FES)
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Festival Antigonish Foundation — General Operating Support
Festival Antigonish Foundation
Annual operating support for live theatre
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Field Law Community Fund
Field Law
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)
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Alberta, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FIG Fund
Fig Fund Foundation Inc. (FIG)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial aid for the organization of regional games
Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Regional sport, transport, and athlete support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance - leisure for disabled people
ARLPHAT (ARLPHAT)
Support for accessible leisure projects for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays
Gaspésie Tourism (TG)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for families in need
Fondation Le Renfort
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream
Government of Québec
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV)
Ministry of Education of Quebec
Support for accessible summer camps
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 20, 2024
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Community Recreation Centres
Government of Québec
Funding for community recreation centres
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Free Training of Lifeguards and Aquatic Instructors
Government of Québec
Free aquatic training support for organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations
Government of Québec
Funding for local Quebec National Holiday celebrations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,750 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : February 10, 2026
Closing date : March 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 2: Support for regional celebrations
Government of Québec
Funding for regional Quebec National Holiday celebrations
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for major local, regional, and provincial sporting events
Loisir et Sport Lanaudière
Funding for sanctioned sporting events in Lanaudière
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,999 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)
Government of Québec
Supports development and renovation of recreational and sports facilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 28,000,000 $
Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Regional Organizations Responsible for Leisure for People with Disabilities (PAFIRLPH)
Ministry of Education of Quebec
Funding for regional disability leisure organizations
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Government of Québec
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : September 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for special circumstances (short term)
Foundation of Canadian Writers (CWF)
Short-term support for eligible Canadian writers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of the National Trail in Quebec (PAFSNQ)
Ministry of Education of Quebec
Funding for National Trail development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $50,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Service - Beauport - Community Leisure
Regroupement du loisir communautaire de Beauport
Support for member organizations' service development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2024
Beauport, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Government of Québec
Supports safe and sustainable off-road vehicle infrastructure improvement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : October 15, 2025
Closing date : January 11, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Financial support for students - research and education on Quebec
AIEQ (AIEQ)
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for teachers - program to support the dissemination of knowledge about Quebec
AIEQ (AIEQ)
Financial support for promoting Quebec knowledge
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financing of community projects - arts and culture, communities, education, environment, health and development
La Fondation Polykar (LFP)
Support for community impact projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fine Craft Industry Development Program
Government of New Brunswick
Craft sector development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $6,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2025
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FIRE Impact Grant (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton)
Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC)
Funding for Indigenous heritage projects in Edmonton
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : April 25, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
First Book Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Support for First Nations and Inuit cultural centres
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : May 5, 2026
Canada
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First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Funding Program
First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Funding for B.C. First Nations arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 19, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Funding for B.C. First Nations arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 28, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Funding for B.C. First Nations cultural practices
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 2, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Heritage funding for B.C. First Nations communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Supports First Nations language revitalization in B.C.
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 10, 2025
BC, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Fiera Capital Foundation
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Apricus — Financement général
Apricus Foundation
Arts funding for social impact
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation communautaire de la Péninsule acadienne – Community Grants (call for proposals)
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), Fondation Communautaire de La Peninsule Acadienne Inc.
Community funding for local initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Euphrosine — General Funding
Fondation Euphrosine
Support for democracy-focused initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation Frédéric et Jean-Paul Landry — General Funding
Fondation Frédéric et Jean-Paul Landry (LANDRY)
Supports visual arts students with learning challenges
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation J.A. DeSève - Support for organizations
J.A. DeSève Foundation
Support for charitable organizations in Quebec
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
Fondation L'Accolade — Artistic Creation Funding
Fondation L'Accolade
Artistic residencies for contemporary creation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds d’aide des bingos de Trois-Rivières – Financial Assistance Application Form
City of Trois-Rivières
Financial support for community projects in Trois-Rivières
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain
Union des Écrivaines et des Écrivains Québécois
Emergency support for writers in financial hardship
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Gatineau – Revitalization Program
City of Gatineau
Municipal curb works financing
Eligible Funding
From $3,500 to $49,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Hubert-Perron
Federation of Library and Documentation Communities (FMD)
Funding for documentation research and development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ)
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
From $8,000 to $10,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events
Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation du Québec (FSM)
Supports large-scale festivals and major events in Montréal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : December 12, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Sports-Québec
Sport Quebec
Support for federated sport projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
For applicants
The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF)
Support for system-changing initiatives across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forks In The Trail Private Foundation — General Funding
Forks In The Trail Private Foundation
Funding for Canadian registered charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fox Point Foundation — General Grants
Fox Point Foundation
Community funding for local projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Framework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
City of Trois-Rivières
Operating support for eligible community organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Up to 2% 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 Innovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
France-Acadie Fund
Société Nationale de l’Acadie (SNA)
Support for Canadian students studying in France
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,750 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : March 16, 2022
Closing date : May 11, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fraser-Fort George Endowment Fund Grants
The Prince George Community Foundation (PGCF)
Funding for community projects in Fraser-Fort George
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : March 7, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fred Ross Scholarship
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Scholarship for New Brunswick art students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : February 13, 2026
NB, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Free Space Initiative
City of Kingston
Free community space for eligible local events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Free to Play
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), Community Foundation of Ottawa (OCF)
Support for children’s outdoor play initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Friedrich Schiller Foundation for German-Canadian Culture — General Funding
Friedrich Schiller Foundation for German-Canadian Culture
Support for German-Canadian cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Friends of the Woodstock Art Gallery Legacy Scholarship (WAG Scholarship)
City of Woodstock
Arts education support for graduating students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 14, 2026
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 - Carrying out canvassing activities
Government of Québec
Funding for international business tourism development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : February 6, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for rural development and business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Funding WORBE: Workplace opportunities: Removing barriers to equity
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports employment equity solutions and measurable workplace inclusion results
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : January 5, 2026
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Future Generations Foundation
Support for First Nations education and cultural learning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gainey Foundation — General Funding
Gainey Foundation
Support for youth arts and environment initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Tennis Canada
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gary Robinson Memorial Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports search and rescue and emergency preparedness activities
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $8,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
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Gather Here Sponsorship Fund
City of Guelph
Funding for visitor-focused events in Guelph
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gathering of Eagles Foundation Scholarship Program
Gathering of Eagles Foundation (GOE)
Youth scholarships for flight and space programs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gear Up Equipment Program
Ronin Sharma Foundation (RSF)
Equipment support for first-time youth hockey players
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
General Admission Festivals Program
Telefilm Canada
Funding for emerging film festivals
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : October 27, 2026
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
General Fall Grants
Oxford Community Foundation (OCF)
Community funding for Oxford County organizations
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : October 17, 2025
Ontario, Canada

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