Updated June 2026

Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada

Grants and funding in Canadian culture support the arts, heritage, and diversity, enriching the nation's cultural landscape.

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.

2773 programs available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund
PME MTL (PME)
Loans for Montreal innovation projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for Quebec book publishing
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 437,500 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Government of Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable Growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $30,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business growth and succession
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Tourism financing for local business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- 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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for IP commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Quebec City
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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 City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Government of Québec
Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting community development corporations
Government of Québec
Financial support for community development organizations
Quebec, Canada
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)
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for film production services
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for Québec production services
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec
Refundable tax credit for multimedia productions abroad
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Support for Quebec multimedia title production
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 37.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism establishment accessibility program
Kéroul, Government of Québec, Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Financial support for tourism adaptation and growth
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ventures at Coralus
Coralus
Community capital for impact-driven ventures
Ontario, Canada
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
(tri)cycle - film
Main Film
Support for short fiction film creation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
1989 Jeux du Canada Games Foundation
Sask Sport Inc.
Funding for amateur sport development in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
2026 Grant Application
The Holt Charitable Foundation (HCF), Genesis Inspiration Foundation, Revelstoke Community Foundation (RCF)
Funding for New Jersey organizations
Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Government of Québec
Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
2027 Games of the Francophonie call for artists
Government of New Brunswick
Support for selected New Brunswick artists
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Alberta, Canada
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
Other SupportOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan (AO)
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ActivateYYC
Federation of Calgary Communities
Funding for creative public realm projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aecon Cares
Aecon Group Inc.
Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports public presentation of professional artists
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Annual operating support for community performing arts groups
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Annual operating support for arts organizations
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta dance projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Annual support for young Albertan writers
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Support for young Alberta film and video artists
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Film and Video Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding up to $18,000 for Alberta independent film projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Support for Alberta visual artists and curators
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for individual literary arts projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Operating support for arts presenter organizations
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 16% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta music project development
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports operating activities of performing arts organizations
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for province-wide arts organizations in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Operating support for public art galleries
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Scholarship for young Albertan performing artists
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Scholarship for young Alberta visual artists
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Summer School Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Support for residence-based summer arts schools
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta theatre project development
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta visual arts and new media projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AIDA Fund
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Funding for young Quebec classical artists
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide aux projets - Accueil
Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC), Government of Québec
Supports cultural and communication project development in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Yellowknife, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yellowknife, Yukon, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Government of Alberta
Refundable tax credit for Alberta screen productions
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 499,999 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,001 to $100,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Amateur Sport Grant Program
Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC)
Supports amateur sport projects in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Animikii Inc
Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Art and Culture Grants
City of Greater Sudbury
Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Artist to Market Program (AMP)
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Supports NWT artists to sell work at external markets
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship
Artishow
Financial aid for youth performing arts training
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Artists in Schools
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Funding
Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation
Support for arts, culture, and language preservation
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission (NVRC), City of North Vancouver (CNV)
Funding for community events and arts festivals
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,500 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Local Grant Program
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
Funding for Japanese arts and culture in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Abroad — Translation
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports international translation of Canadian works
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 44,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports touring and exhibitions connecting Canadian artists with wider audiences
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Support for Canadian translation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Arts and Cultural Assistance Program
City of Sault Ste. Marie
Supports arts, culture, and heritage projects and activities
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Capital Regional District (CRD)
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Management Systems Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Supports arts organizations’ management systems
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Project Grant - Medium
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects and events
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,001 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Art Starts
Supports artistic programming in BC schools
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Art Starts
Supports artist-led learning projects in BC schools
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Provides financial support to high-performance Canadian athletes
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 27,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Basin Job Experience Trail Crews Program
Columbia Basin Trust
Supports trail improvement through short-term jobs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
BC, Canada
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
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
BC Tech Growth Programs
BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
BDC Advisory Services — Certifications
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Guidance towards a successful certification
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Purchase order financing for entrepreneurs
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $750,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), BC Ministry of Finance
Refundable support for interactive digital media developers
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia production services tax credit
Creative BC
Tax incentives for film, television, and digital production companies
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 36% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 49 $
- Up to 84% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for Canadian linear productions in English and French
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 84% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Build Communities Strong Fund
Government of Canada
Long-term infrastructure funding for Nunavut communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities Grant
Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC)
Supports community-led outdoor space improvements
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Local Festivals
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of Canada
Funding for recurring local heritage festivals
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Business for the Arts
Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Grants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada

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