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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
Tax CreditsOpenInteractive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Tax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potentialEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Co-investment for applied AI projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAlberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Immigration and MulticulturalismFunding for anti-racism community initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedManitoba Heritage Trust Program (MHTP)
Supports heritage endowment fund growth
Other SupportClosedMinor Sport Non-Resident Fee Subsidy
Fee reimbursement for minor sports participation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Access Program
Reduced access to city recreation and transit
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenEnterprise Fund
Business development funding for Ontario creative companies- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Suites at Slush Puppie Place
Free game access for eligible community groups 
Grant and FundingClosedActive Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities- Grant and FundingClosed
Financing of community projects - arts and culture, communities, education, environment, health and development
Support for community impact projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Outdoor Funding Strategy | phase 2 ? lanaudière
Funding for outdoor projects in Lanaudière 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuébec-Catalonia Cooperation Project Call
Funding for Quebec-Catalonia cooperation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program
Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Alberta Culture and Status of Women, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of AlbertaOne-year artist residency supporting arts outreach
Grant and FundingClosedFonds Gatineau – Revitalization Program
Funding for downtown revitalization projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Support for organizational change in arts organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentMoney for micro-businesses in the Northwest TerritoriesDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP)
Lower-cost access to city services for Kingston residents - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream
Funding for science culture workshops and school outings 
Grant and FundingClosedMuseums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations
Funding for heritage organizations reopening after COVID-19
Grant and FundingClosedEdmonton Heritage Council — Heritage Funding Programs
Supports Edmonton heritage organizations
Grant and FundingClosedFonds Hubert-Perron
Funding for documentation research and development projects
Grant and FundingArchivedTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Emergency support for climate-disrupted events
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to community organizations
Funding for innovative Jewish community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonBill Millerd Artist Fund
Funding for B.C. theatre artists’ professional growth- Grant and FundingClosed
The Wilding Foundation — General Funding
Community support funding for local initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedGillespie Foundation — General Funding
Community support for youth and safety initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Support - documentaire | film principal
Support for independent documentary filmmakers 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHeritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage- Grant and FundingClosed
Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
Operational funding for Toronto waterfront programming 
Grant and FundingOpenQuebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
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- Grant and FundingClosed
SCCIP Sustaining Programs
Funding for established St. Catharines arts organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentations 
Other SupportClosedPersonal assistance for leisure activities (PAL)
Supports leisure access for people with disabilities- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation 
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenIndigenous Business Advisors
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Climate Action Grants
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta music project development 
Grant and FundingClosedSylva Gelber Music Foundation Awards
Funding for emerging classical music performers
Grant and FundingOpenExplore Québec on the Road Program
Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Funding for projects in the book industry
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Innovation Initiative
Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations- Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
CIP Project-Based Grant supports Alberta community enhancements - Grant and FundingClosed
Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
Youth-led climate microgrants for local action - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Tourism Coordinator Program
Funding for community tourism capacity building Find tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedGear Up Equipment Program
Equipment support for first-time youth hockey players
Grant and FundingClosedCentral Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program
Funding for community-based organizations
Grant and FundingClosedBC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants
Support for local artists creating or performing art- Grant and FundingClosed
The Taylor Family Foundation Funding Program
Funding for community wellbeing initiatives 
Other SupportOpenTechnology Access Centres (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Grant and FundingClosedGolden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAngel Foundation for Learning - Bursaries and Awards
Funding for TCDSB students and school literacy projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
American Short-Term Research Publication Grants
Funding for women preparing research manuscripts 
Grant and FundingOpenLithuanian Canadian Foundation Project Proposals for Registered Canadian Charities
Support for Lithuanian cultural charitable projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFilm and Television Development Grant
Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development
Grant and FundingClosedMary Beth Miller Memorial Fund
Supports community programming and resilient local initiatives
Other SupportOpenLondon Endowment For Heritage Grant (LEHF)
Supports heritage conservation projects in London
- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial support for property and business improvements 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play initiatives for children- Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program
Supports heritage conservation, awareness, and planning initiatives in BC 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Long-term creation scholarship (2 years)
Two-year funding for professional artistic creation - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream
Funding for Saskatchewan book production and marketing - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Grant and Sponsorship Program
Funding for community-focused local initiatives
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