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In Canada, grants and funding play a crucial role in nurturing the arts, heritage, and multiculturalism, ensuring a vibrant cultural scene. These financial supports enable artists, cultural organizations, and heritage institutions to create, preserve, and showcase Canada's diverse cultural expressions and histories.

2940 programs
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2023
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    NT, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2023
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    NT, Canada
  • Entreprendre Ici logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds

    Business support network for diverse entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Korea Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for Korea-Related Cultural Events

    Support for Korea-related cultural exchange activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 13, 2023
    Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Support for Regional Quantum Innovation

    Support for quantum innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Support for research - training

    Research support for sport and physical activity projects
    Eligible 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 projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund

    Funding for live arts and music projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 9, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support Fund for Socio-Economic Events and Activities

    Funding for local socio-economic events and activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Support Program for Community Organizations of Trois-Rivières

    Admissibility portal for community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support Program for Cultural Activities

    Support for cultural projects and organizational development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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  • Zeller Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Supporting charities

    Funding for Quebec charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • SurreyCares logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play

    Funding for outdoor play projects in Surrey
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 24, 2026
    Surrey, BC, Canada
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  • Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Sustainable development support program

    Free sustainable development support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SWG Writers Group Grants

    Support for Saskatchewan writers' group development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 22, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Town of Mono logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Swim Lesson Reimbursement

    Reimbursement for non-resident swim lesson fees
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • La Société de Sauvetage logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Swim to survive

    Aquatic safety funding for schools
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    TAC — Theatre Projects

    Funding for professional theatre projects in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 4, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Talent to Watch program

    Support for emerging filmmakers' first features
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Talents en vue | film principal

    Support for emerging first-feature film production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 14, 2026
    • Closing date : April 28, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Credit for Film Dubbing

    Refundable tax credit for film dubbing activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Temporary care assistance

    Income assistance for children in temporary care
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 440 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • BC Housing (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tenant Activity Grant

    Funding for tenant-led community activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • Terra Nova Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Terra Nova Fund — General Funding

    Funding for charitable initiatives and community impact
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    PE, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    TGR Foundation Grant

    Support for youth education and creativity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Fast Forward (ffwd) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    The Accelerator

    Support for tech nonprofits to scale impact
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 8, 2025
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    The Alva Foundation — General Funding

    Financial support for children, youth and environmental initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship

    Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • The Ballytobin Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The Ballytobin Foundation Grant

    Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    The broadcasting assistance program

    Support for finalizing and broadcasting media works
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Calgary Chinook Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Calgary Chinook Fund — Community Grants

    Ongoing support for Calgary 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
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  • City of North Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund

    Funding for community-focused events in North Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    North Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Creatives Project

    Supports arts education and creative outreach
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • The Dance Centre logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Dance Centre — General Funding

    Supports the growth of dance in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Forge Nashville

    Support for youth creative learning and leadership
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Giller Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Giller Mantella Scholarship

    Scholarship supporting racialized literature students in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 19, 2026
    • Closing date : April 2, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Iceland Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Goodman Writer's Grant

    Funding for emerging Icelandic-themed writers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Manitoba, Canada
  • The Gosling Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Gosling Foundation Grant Programme

    Funding for UK charities and community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Canada
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  • The Hibel Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Hibel Family Foundation — General Funding

    Support for qualified nonprofit organizations
    Eligible 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 projects
    Canada
  • The Huculak Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Huculak Foundation — General Funding

    Supports charities making a community impact
    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
    Canada
  • Canada's History Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

    Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 2, 2026
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Macpherson Award

    Annual support for County students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Loisir et Sport Abitibi-Témiscamingue logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    The only financial support

    Funding for leisure and sport projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants

    Funding to improve community spaces
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 4, 2026
    • Closing date : March 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Fondation Émile-Nelligan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The ozias-leduc prize

    $25,000 visual arts prize
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • The Riley Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Riley Family Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for mission-aligned nonprofit organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Ross Leslie Award

    Cash award recognizing artistic excellence
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
  • The Sackler Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Sackler Trust — General Funding

    Support for charitable projects and organisations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Vanguard Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Samira Gaudreau Art Scholarship

    Support for young artistic talent at Vanguard School
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Beaverbrook Art Gallery (BAG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Theodore Prize

    Annual award for Atlantic Canadian visual artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 1, 2025
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Our Foundation Thompson logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Thompson Community Foundation

    Funding for charitable community projects in Thompson
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 21, 2020
    Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    The Unger Foundation — General Funding

    Philanthropic support across four strategic pillars
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
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  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Woolwich Way – Marketing Material Fund

    Funding for tourism marketing materials in Woolwich
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 5, 2025
    • Closing date : August 19, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Théâtre – projets francophones

    Funding for French-language theatre projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatre Projects

    Funding for professional theatre in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatre Rental Grant Program

    Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream

    Supports theatrical documentary production and postproduction
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 19, 2024
    • Closing date : April 12, 2024
    PE, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatrical exhibition program

    Support for Canadian film exhibition in cinemas
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 19, 2026
    • Closing date : June 2, 2026
    Canada
  • Sport North Federation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    They Can Coach Grant

    Matching support for NWT coach development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NT, Canada