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.
2654 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedRestrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
One-time support for REP implementation
Tax CreditsOpenFilm Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula – 2026 Municipal Funding Policy
Local funding for community-focused projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships from the ssjb foundation
Support for French, history, and Quebec culture 
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Support for culture and heritage initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Annual operating support for arts organizations
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Emergency support for Canadian music professionals 
Grant and FundingClosedBeautiful Plains Community Foundation Grants
Supports charitable projects in the Beautiful Plains community
Grant and FundingClosedFund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 3 - Support the implementation of incentives designed to attract international business events to Quebec
Supports international business event tourism in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFinancial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Funding for Bracebridge community and property improvements
Grant and FundingClosedCBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators
Grant and FundingOpenLocal Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Funding for community festivals showcasing local arts and heritage
Grant and FundingOpenImpact Canada Challenge Hub
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Funding for Ontario cultural events and tourism
Grant and FundingClosedNew Ventures BC Competition
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time
Support for Indigenous producers attending national industry conference 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenAlberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpenIntellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)
Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
Grant and FundingOpenFreshslice Cares
Support youth sport participation and community physical activity- Grant and FundingClosed
Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity
Funding for online youth masculinity projects 
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Support for Indigenous music businesses
Grant and FundingClosedIndividual Professional Development Program - Culture Mauricie
Support for individual professional development
Grant and FundingClosedArts organizations operational assistance
Operational support for New Brunswick arts organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArticipate — Creation and Development Grant
Support for new artistic work development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
Grant and FundingOpenLanguage Implementation Fund - Inuit Language Promotion and Protection (Schedule A-1)
Supports community projects promoting and preserving Inuktut language- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Abitibi-Témiscamingue athlete fund
Financial support for regional elite athletes 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Programs
Funding for eligible property improvements in Laurentian Valley
Grant and FundingOpenQuebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in QuebecEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedJournalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream
Multi-year support to strengthen independent journalism organizations- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Research on training
Support for coaching and sport research 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Business Planning and Transition Assistance
Funding for tourism product business planning in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosedJohn Andrews Foundation Grant Program
Funding for charitable projects in Northwestern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosedEdmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
Support for artists from equity-seeking communities
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenSynchronex
Québec network supporting innovation projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
The Lewitt Family Foundation
Supports education and music programs for those in need 
Grant and FundingArchivedThe Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
AI innovation funding for Quebec businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec BusinessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation 
Tax CreditsArchivedCapital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
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