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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.

2941 programs
  • 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)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Matane, 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 — 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
  • 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
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  • 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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 11, 2026
    • Closing date : August 27, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 1, 2023
    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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 5, 2023
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 26, 2025
    • Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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 collective promotion

    Supports innovative promotion for Francophone music
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — Skills development

    Supports music skills development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 4, 2026
    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
  • 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
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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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    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
  • 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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Supporting community development corporations

    Financial support for community development organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Coralus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ventures at Coralus

    Community capital for impact-driven ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 11, 2023
    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 : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 18, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 30, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Financial support for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Lucie Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    2026 Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize

    Juried photo book awards with cash prizes
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Canada
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  • 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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 29, 2026
    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
  • 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
  • Federation of Calgary Communities logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ActivateYYC

    Funding for creative public realm projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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  • 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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    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 : October 5, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 7, 2024
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program

    Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 105,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Greater Sudbury logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Art and Culture Grants

    Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Sudbury, Ontario, 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
    Saskatchewan, 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
    Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
  • Arts Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts Equity Funding Initiative

    Equity-focused arts funding for professional creators
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 15, 2026
    NS, 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
    Alberta, 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
  • Sport Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Athlete scholarships

    Financial support for identified student-athletes
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 26, 2026
    • Closing date : September 25, 2026
    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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 2, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada