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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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Awareness and promotion projects

    Government of Québec
    Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceArchived

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
    Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
    Support for innovation and business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    ERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing

    Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
    Business funding and support for innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 24,750 $
    • Up to 55% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Parks Canada logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    General Class Contribution Program

    Parks Canada
    Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Impulsion SME

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Access to investment capital
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    • 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
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesArchived

    Infrastructure de recherche et développement

    Quebec City
    Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Kakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses

    Kakivak Association
    Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 81% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants

    Kakivak Association
    Funding for Inuit artists and craftspeople to buy essential tools
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Expert AdviceArchived

    MaLoi25

    Government of Québec
    Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Ontario 400th Celebrations Program

    Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
    Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 11, 2015
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Ontario Winter Games Legacy Award

    City of Cornwall
    Bursaries for student athletes pursuing post-secondary studies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $1,500
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 4, 2026
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Quantum Quebec

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

    Quebec City
    Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Quebec Economic Development Program - Initiative for infrastructure development

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
    Funding for regional infrastructure projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support

    Government of Canada
    Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities

    Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
    Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30,000 to $95,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2022
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

    Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
    Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

    City of Toronto
    Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

    Tourisme Baie-James
    Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsArchived

    Capital Synergie

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

    PROMPT
    AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs

    PROMPT, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada

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  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationArchived

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations (PSO)

    PROMPT
    Funds collaborative research with public partners in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada