Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2026
BC, Canada
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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.
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Grant and FundingClosedYouth Endowment Fund
Funding for youth community activities in PenetanguisheneEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 400 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : March 1, 2024
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedYouth Entrepreneur Loan Program
Loans for young Quebec entrepreneursEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutQuebec, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : March 15, 2024
Yukon, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sectorEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 15, 2024
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : May 12, 2026
Yukon, Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $5,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Yukon, Canada - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Students to work on summer conservation projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateYukon, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedYvonne L. Bombardier Visual Arts Scholarship Program
Support for visual arts master’s studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : September 16, 2024
- Closing date : January 10, 2025
Quebec, Canada- Platform
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Eligible Funding- From $500 to $6,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 19, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedExplore and Create — Concept to Realization
Funding for artistic creation and public sharingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : April 17, 2024
Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
International outreach — Travel
Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunitiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationCanada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : September 24, 2020
Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
Funds for official-language minority community artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationCanada - Grant and FundingArchived
Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Funding for international arts touring and exhibitionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : October 7, 2026
Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedSupport for music and variety companies — Component 2: Support for management activities and Component 3: Para-industrial sector - Project support
Funding for Quebec music and variety businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : August 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Support for tourism digital transformation in GaspésieEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingArchivedBusiness growth — Éco-Capitale
Funding for eco-responsible business transformationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationQuebec City, Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationQuebec City, Quebec, Canada - Platform
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Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationQuebec City, Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedDigital Shift Support Fund
Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationSaguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedProgram to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Activities, attractions and events
Digital transformation funding for Quebec's tourism sectorEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : August 21, 2023
- Closing date : October 10, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedREGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in QuebecEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2022
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable GrowthEligible Funding- From $30,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2022
Quebec, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Structuring the tourism offer
Digital transformation grant for tourism businesses in QuébecEligible Funding- From $30,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2022
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedCanada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businessesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedStrategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investmentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Strategic Innovation Fund — Digital Generator – Stream 2
Enhancing digital capacities for Canadian arts organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationCanada - Platform
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Grant and FundingArchivedAFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : December 2, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedAlberta Ethnocultural Grant Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)Funding for multicultural community initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedAtlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNB, NL, NS, PE, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Awareness and promotion projects
Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivalsEligible 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 projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedCanada Community Revitalization Fund in British Columbia
Funding for community infrastructure revitalizationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationBC, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Canada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnershipsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Closing date : March 25, 2026
Canada 
Expert AdviceArchivedCBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New BrunswickEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationNS, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchivedCollaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projectsEligible 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
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Support for innovation and business growthEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedERACM program - Business support: assistance and financing
Business funding and support for innovation projectsEligible 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 projectsCommercializationInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Platform
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Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 11, 2024
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Fund for Support for Access
Supplementary access support for disabled artistsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Fund for the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities
Supports market access for minority-language arts groupsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedGeneral Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goalsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateQuebec, Canada
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 projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedKakivak Association — Sivummut Grants to Small Businesses
Financial assistance for Inuit entrepreneurs to start or grow businessesEligible 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 projectsCommercializationNunavut, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Kakivak Association — Small Tool Grants
Funding for Inuit artists and craftspeople to buy essential toolsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsNunavut, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec
Support for major Quebec festivals and eventsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedOAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Operating support for francophone arts service organizationsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : February 20, 2025
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in OntarioEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada - Platform
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OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleriesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedOntario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in OntarioEligible 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
Grant and FundingArchivedOntario Winter Games Legacy Award
Bursaries for student athletes pursuing post-secondary studiesEligible 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- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Quantum Quebec
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technologyEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-RochEligible 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 projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec City, Quebec, Canada - Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
Quebec Economic Development Program - Initiative for infrastructure development
Funding for regional infrastructure projects in QuebecEligible 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 projectsTechnologyConstruction and RenovationQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedRegion of Waterloo History Prize
Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritageEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedRegional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationCanada- Grant and FundingArchived
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growthEligible 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 - Grant and FundingArchived
Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
One-time support for REP implementationEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Canada - Platform
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Shine Across Canada and Internationally
Support for artistic exchange and promotionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economyEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationQuebec, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund
Supports media arts organizations in acquiring technical equipmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyCanada 
Grant and FundingArchivedToronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in TorontoEligible Funding- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Funding for regional tourism festivals and eventsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Volunteering Grant
One-time recovery funding for amateur sport groupsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada- Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companiesEligible 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 projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationQuebec, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedThe Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope
AI innovation funding for Quebec businessesEligible 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec BusinessesEligible 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 projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationQuebec, Canada
