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Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada

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.

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  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

    Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

    Local business financing for economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

    Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Les Basques (CLD) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Les Basques — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Term financing for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • 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
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART

    Non-repayable support for regional business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

    Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

    Financial support for young business owners
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 14,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

    Funding for tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

    Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund

    Supports cultural arts and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $7,500
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region

    Support for youth-led community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rimouski-Neigette logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

    Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — Canvassing

    Support for music market development travel
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — International Event

    Support for international music promotion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion

    National promotion support for sound recordings
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program

    Support in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 9,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

    Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

    Business financing for local development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

    Tax incentive for IP commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    Business financing for growth and succession in Thetford
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Development Fund

    Funding for social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects

    Strategic socioeconomic project support
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    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
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

    Supports science and innovation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
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  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Main Film logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    (tri)cycle - film

    Support for short fiction film creation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Green Cities Foundation (GCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    #GreenMyCity

    Support for greener community spaces
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Sask Sport Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    1989 Jeux du Canada Games Foundation

    Funding for amateur sport development in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    2025 Artist in Residence program

    Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of Trent Hills logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    2025 Community Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Salmo Valley Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    2025 fall granting program

    Online portal for community foundation applications
    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
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program

    Leadership development for arts professionals
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    A.L.L. for Kids Program

    Support for eligible children’s activity costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
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  • Abbey's Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Abbey's Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarship for graduating arts students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • The Accelerator Centre logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    AC:Incubate

    Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • Yaletown Partners logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Accelerate Fund

    Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

    Mentoring to grow a BC startup
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada
  • ATAC (ITAC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs

    Fully funded tourism business accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activate Brantford Grant

    Funding for tourism projects in Brantford
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • Muslim Youth of Canada (MYC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activity Grant

    Funding for innovative Muslim youth activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Administrative Funds Program

    Funds large-scale charitable projects in Nova Scotia
    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
    NS, Canada