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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.

2892 programs
  • MRC des Etchemins logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund

    Financing for business growth and start-up
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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 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 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
  • 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
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  • 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 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 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
    Canada
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  • PME MTL 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 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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan

    Tourism financing for local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
  • 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 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 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
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

    Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
    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
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Main Film logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    (tri)cycle - film

    Support for short fiction film creation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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  • 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
  • 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Accessible Technology Program

    Supports accessible technology development and improvement
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    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
  • 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
  • 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
    Ontario, 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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  • 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
    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
    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
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    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
    Ontario, Canada