Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada
Grants and funding in Canadian culture support the arts, heritage, and diversity, enriching the nation's cultural landscape.
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.
1242 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Government of OntarioSupports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Gouvernement du QuébecFunding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Innovation CanadaMoney for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Hosting Program - International Multisport Games for Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with a Disability (IMGAPPD)
Canadian HeritageFunding support for hosting multisport games for underrepresented groups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - Canada Games
Canadian HeritageSupports non-profit organizations hosting major national sporting events
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling large-scale sovereign AI data centres
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Support proposals to build large-scale sovereign AI data centres
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional assistance for music and entertainment companies
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Supports promotion and marketing for Quebec music and entertainment companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Quebec CitySupports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Quebec CitySupports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Development of E-Business Tax Credit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (CDAEIA)
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports digital business projects integrating artificial intelligence in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)Supports northern research training for Canadian university students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Abroad — Co-Production
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Funding to co-create arts productions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Awareness and promotion projects
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Pilot or capital projects in the field
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports innovative on-site mobility solutions for festivals and tourism events
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
PME MTLFinancial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Official Languages Support Programs
Canadian HeritageSupports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Canadian HeritageFunding for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
Canadian HeritageFunding for collective initiatives by associations representing periodical publishers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Government of OntarioSupport for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program
Telefilm CanadaFunding for feature-length documentary projects
Eligible Funding
- From $400,000 to $500,000
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Government of OntarioCost-share funding for rural economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Gouvernement du QuébecProgram extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Telefilm CanadaFinancing for high-budget English-language feature films
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 39% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Elevate Talent
Elevate TalentPool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm CanadaFinancing for English-language feature films
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Telefilm CanadaFinancial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Canadian HeritageFinancial support for publishing and sales of books
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 850,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company
Laurentides TourismSupports digital transformation projects for tourism businesses in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $95,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports community and volunteer action in Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Propel – Student Work Placement Program
Tourism HR CanadaWage subsidy for tourism employers hiring post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTLSupports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Canadian HeritageFunding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Canadian HeritageWage subsidy for summer students
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Music Fund - Collective Initiatives
Canadian HeritageSupports Canadian music sector competitiveness and international artist growth
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Canadian HeritageSupports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Journalism Initiative - Changing Narratives Fund
Canadian HeritageSupports hiring diverse journalists for underserved community news coverage
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre SherbrookeSupports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Canadian HeritageSupports research and activities countering online disinformation in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 380,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Exchanges Canada - Youth Exchanges Canada
Canadian HeritageSupports youth cultural and linguistic exchanges across Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Exchanges Canada - Youth Forums Canada
Canadian HeritageFunding for youth-focused workshops and conferences in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario CreatesSupports Ontario-based book publishers in business and marketing development
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model
Canadian HeritageSupports revitalization and maintenance of First Nations languages
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Funding for youth-led community service projects supporting diversity
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Research Training and Talent Development
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)Supports research skill development for students and postdoctoral researchers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
MTL + ECOMMERCESupport Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CRTC — Broadband Fund
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)Funding for Internet access infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
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Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Revenu QuébecSupports digital transformation initiatives for Quebec print media organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Canadian HeritageSupports Indigenous radio and television production in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
Canadian HeritageFunding for periodical publishers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 4 – Soutien à la vitalisation et à la coopération intermunicipale : Axe Vitalisation
Gouvernement du QuébecLocal revitalization financial aid program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Zú program — Incubation
ZúBusiness growth through strategic mentoring and exclusive resources
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Duo grand V
Investissement Québec (IQ)Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)Supports regional tourism innovation and sustainable digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports Support Program - National Multisport Services Organization
Canadian HeritageFunding for national multisport organizations supporting Canadian sport community
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Exploration and Research
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Funding for artistic research, experimentation, and creative development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Money to support literary publishers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Research Program - Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
Canadian HeritageSupports Canadian research on online disinformation and digital citizenship
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario CreatesSupports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - International Major Multisport Games (IMMG)
Canadian HeritageSupports hosting international major multisport events in Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills Internships
CommunautiqueInternship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 21,500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research FundSupports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 3 - MRC ‘Signature innovation’ projects
Gouvernement du QuébecSupport MRC projects for innovative regional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Startup in residence
DesjardinsInvestment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for Quebec sports federations
Gouvernement du QuébecFunds recognized Quebec sports federations to develop sport and athletes
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Epic MegaGrants
Epic GamesFunding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Organizational Mentors
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Tourism Sprint Program
Destination CanadaCost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic sectors
PROMPTSupports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
University of Toronto (UOFT)Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPTSupports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Quebec CityFunding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Government of OntarioMoney for digital media projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Tech Companies
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Loans for businesses in the technology sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Ontario's North Economic Development CorporationFunding for export expertise, training and planning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEC — Support for strategic projects
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Supports strategic cultural projects for Quebec industry's competitiveness
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Côte-NordSupport for sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Project Funding for organizations
Conseil des arts de MontréalOne-time funding for Montréal arts organizations’ professional projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of OntarioMoney to support Ontario music creators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Canadian HeritageMoney to hire tech interns in book publishing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingOpen
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Company Envelope: Top-Tier
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR)Annual funding for Canadian music companies to develop artists and audiences
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)Innovation Stream supports new technology development in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Grant for arts and architecture professionals
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PROMPT — Collaborative Innovation
PROMPTFacilitates collaborative R&D between Quebec businesses and research institutions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Explore and Create — Research and Creation
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Grant to begin the creative process
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Across Canada — Foreign Artist Tours
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)Money for non-profits supporting artists
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-RichelieuSupport and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — Small projects
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Funding to create more accessible, safe spaces
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Tourisme Côte-NordSupports regional and digital transformation for sustainable tourism development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Supports Canada–Germany quantum R&D partnerships for commercialization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services
Laurentides TourismSupports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
MRC des ChenauxSupports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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