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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.

2828 programs
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
  • Abbey's Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Abbey's Foundation — Arts Scholarships

    Annual arts scholarships for graduating students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • New Ventures BC (NVBC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AccelerateIP

    IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, 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
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Accessibility Support Fund

    Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
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  • Arlph Capitale-Nationale (ARLPH) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Accessible outdoor activities

    Support for accessible outdoor recreation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Active communities grant program

    Funding for community physical activity projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Adult Recreation Fund

    Support for adult recreation and cultural programs
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 25 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Aecon Group Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aecon Cares

    Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    AFA — Art Acquisitions by Application

    AFA purchases artworks for permanent collection from Alberta artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : April 2, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Affiliated Community Group Policy

    Support for eligible community groups and facility access
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Access Program

    Reduced access to city recreation and transit
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Access to Recreation & Transit

    Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Affordable Bus Pass Program

    Half-price monthly bus passes for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Stouffville logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Housing Rental Incentives

    Support for affordable rental housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 11,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of LaSalle logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Recreation and Funding

    Subsidized access to recreation activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Tiny logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Recreation Program

    Affordable recreation support for families
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • AGF Group Foundation (AGF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AGF Group Foundation — Community Giving

    Community-focused funding for Canadian charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    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 projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AIDA Fund

    Funding for young Quebec classical artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 5, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aide à la mobilité - arts - organismes

    Travel funding for professional arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aide aux projets - Accueil

    Supports one-time cultural and communications projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Information and cultural industries
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $90 to $750,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit

    Refundable tax credit for Alberta screen productions
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $200,000 · Up to 18% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Amp Up Arts

    Supports equitable arts education in Alabama
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Andrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund

    Short-term relief for writers in financial need
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Association québecoise des technologies (AQT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AQT - Young Enterprise Awards

    Support for young Quebec tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Arcelormittal Pro Duits Longs Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ArcelorMittal - Community engagement

    Community support for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Art Spark Texas

    Support for inclusive arts community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Arthur Erickson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding

    Supports architectural education and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Organization logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Artistic shift

    Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools

    Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools – Development

    Supports early arts projects in schools
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools — Projects

    Collaborative arts learning for Saskatchewan schools
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ArtReach – Orlando

    Support for youth arts programs in Orlando
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ARTreach – Texas

    Funding for community art programs in Texas
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts & Culture Funding

    Support for arts, culture, and language preservation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
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  • City of Sault Ste. Marie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts and Cultural Assistance Program

    Supports local arts, culture, and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $20,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
  • Arts Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts Equity Funding Initiative

    Equity-focused arts support for professional creators
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts For All – New York

    Support for accessible arts opportunities for children
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    New York City, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts for All Inc.

    Support for arts access for NYC youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts for Learning Grant

    Supports arts education and cultural enrichment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Rozsa Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts Management Systems Funding

    Supports arts organizations’ management systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Assemble

    Supports STEAM learning through hands-on activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Assistance to organizations

    Support for mission-driven nonprofit projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)

    Provides financial support to high-performance Canadian athletes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 27,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
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  • Gold Medal Club (CMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Athletes first

    Support emerging athletes through business funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • QuébecOiseaux logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Atlas Fund Scholarships

    Funding for Quebec bird protection projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Author Readings Program

    Supports author readings for host organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,200 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 2, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Baz Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Baz Foundation — General Funding

    Support for youth, education and mental health
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Hydro Power Smart Electrification Programs

    Electrification incentives for clean energy transitions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • BC Tech Association logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    BC Tech Growth Programs

    Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada