Updated May 2026

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.

2573 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Quebec City
Supports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectors
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music management and publishing assistance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers in career development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Fabrication Process Development Challenge
FABrIC
Supports development and commercialization of Canadian semiconductor fabrication processes
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - Canada Games
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Supports non-profit organizations hosting major national sporting events
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Abroad — Co-Production
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding to co-create arts productions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Musicaction
Canadian Music Fund supports career development for Canadian artists
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for book and publishing companies – Component 1
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Funding for Quebec book publishers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Government of Québec
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Official Languages Support Programs
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Supports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
Quebec, 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
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Government of Québec
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada
Loan to buy an existing business
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pilot or capital projects in the field
Government of Québec
Supports innovative on-site mobility solutions for festivals and tourism events
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supports diverse creators with mentorship and professional development opportunities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Government of Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Regional partnership for digital tourism development in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hosting Program - International Multisport Games for Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with a Disability (IMGAPPD)
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Funding support for hosting multisport games for underrepresented groups
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Le Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL) Village
PME MTL
Financial support for local socio-economic and cultural projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT Assistance Program
Tourisme Montréal
Grant for tourism development in Montreal region
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Funding for Canadian periodical industry initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Business planning support for publishers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan program (DMAP)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Support for digital modernization for SMEs in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatrical documentary program
Telefilm Canada, Government of Canada
Funding for feature-length documentary projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $400,000 to $500,000
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Government of Québec
Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for rural economic growth projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Investment and Growth Fund
Government of Alberta
Support for high-impact private sector investment projects in Alberta
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets under $3.5M
Telefilm Canada
Support for Canadian feature film production
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Financial support for publishing and sales of books
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 850,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Production program — English market budgets of $3.5M+
Telefilm Canada
Funding for Canadian feature film production
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Elevate Talent
Elevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- 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
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Telefilm Canada, Government of Canada
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for Quebec sports federations
Government of Québec
Funds recognized Quebec sports federations to develop sport and athletes
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Research Training and Talent Development
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Supports research skill development for students and postdoctoral researchers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Organizational Mentors
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups to deliver funded projects
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Research Program - Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports Canadian research on online disinformation and digital citizenship
Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity stream
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (GLOCAL), Government of Canada
Funding for youth-led community service projects supporting diversity
Canada
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
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Trellis Micro-grants
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports arts projects bridging Anglophone and Francophone communities
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - First Nations Languages Funding Model
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Supports revitalization and maintenance of First Nations languages
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Zú program — Incubation
Zú
Business growth through strategic mentoring and exclusive resources
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CRTC — Broadband Fund
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE)
Funding for Internet access infrastructure projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Duo grand V
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Flexible funding and tech support for sustainable innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic sectors
PROMPT
Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Languages Program - Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports Indigenous radio and television production in Northern Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports Support Program - National Multisport Services Organization
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Funding for national multisport organizations supporting Canadian sport community
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Supports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Tourism Sprint Program
Destination Canada
Cost-shared funding for short-term innovative tourism product development
Canada
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
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Hosting Program - International Major Multisport Games (IMMG)
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Supports hosting international major multisport events in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Gaspésie Tourism
Supports structuring, sustainable and digital regional tourism projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $200,000
- 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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Exchanges Canada - Youth Forums Canada
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Funding for youth-focused workshops and conferences in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Short-term bilingual youth employment support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ), Axelys
Supports researchers launching innovative science-based businesses in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company
Laurentides Tourism
Supports digital transformation projects for tourism businesses in Laurentides
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Epic MegaGrants
Epic Games
Funding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Journalism Initiative - Changing Narratives Fund
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports hiring diverse journalists for underserved community news coverage
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Government of Québec
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action
Government of Québec
Supports community and volunteer action in Quebec organizations
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario-based book publishers in business and marketing development
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
Quebec, Canada
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
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects – Technology showcase
Entreprendre Sherbrooke
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologies
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 4 – Soutien à la vitalisation et à la coopération intermunicipale : Axe Vitalisation
Government of Québec
Local revitalization financial aid program in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Circular Economy Fund
Fondaction, Recyc-Québec
Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator
MTL + ECOMMERCE
Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Exchanges Canada - Youth Exchanges Canada
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Supports youth cultural and linguistic exchanges across Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation
PME MTL
Supports innovative business projects accelerating technology adoption in Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Supports regional tourism innovation and sustainable digital transformation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Exploration and Research
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Funding for artistic research, experimentation, and creative development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Startup in residence
Desjardins
Investment-focused accelerator supporting early-stage Canadian impact tech startups
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Music Fund - Collective Initiatives
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Kingston Arts Council (KAC), Government of Canada
Supports Canadian music sector competitiveness and international artist growth
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Multi-year support for Canadian literary publishers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills Internships
Communautique
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Canada
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
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Propel – Student Work Placement Program
Tourism HR Canada
Wage subsidy for tourism employers hiring post-secondary students
Canada
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)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Supports research and activities countering online disinformation in Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 3 - MRC ‘Signature innovation’ projects
Government of Québec
Support MRC projects for innovative regional development initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Revenu Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable support for print media digital transformation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Funding for periodical publishers
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Funding for tourism studies and consulting support
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% 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
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
British Columbia, Canada
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
British Columbia, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — Artificial intelligence
PROMPT
Supports Quebec businesses in collaborative artificial intelligence innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical
Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism
Support for tourism businesses’ digital development projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $40,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CAF Women in Sport Program 2025-2026
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS)
Supports women-focused sport programming within CAF bases and wings
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cantons-de-l'Est Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Support for regional tourist festivals and events
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Montérégie Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting services
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Nunavik Tourism
Support for tourism consulting, studies and strategic planning
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $95,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Lanaudière Tourism
Support for structuring regional tourism development projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Tourisme Baie-James
Support for structuring and modernizing the Baie-James tourism offer
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Charlevoix Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects in Charlevoix
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Gaspésie Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects in Gaspésie
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities, and facilities
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism
Support for sustainable tourism attractions, activities and facilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025–2027 — Studies and consulting services
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism
Support for tourism studies and consulting projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Ontario Creates
Archived support for interactive digital media projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Offer Structuration
Destination Québec Cité
Support for structuring sustainable, innovative regional tourism projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital Development of a Company
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Support for digital transformation of tourism businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Centre-du-Québec Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development
Centre-du-Québec Tourism
Funding for sustainable, innovative tourism development projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada

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