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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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  • BC Tech Association logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    BC Tech Growth Programs

    Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bison Transport Women to Watch Grant

    Funding for young female sport development in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Building Communities Grant

    Community-led outdoor space improvements in Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent

    Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Improvement Grant

    Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 22, 2026
    • Closing date : September 23, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Investment Program — Equity Investment

    Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    NL, Canada
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  • Save Energy NB logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Rebate Program

    Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    NB, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program

    Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Yukon, Canada
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  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ — Travel

    Professional travel support for artists and curators
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ —Creation

    Support for artistic creation and practice development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Feature Film Fund

    Marketing support for Canadian feature films
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 23, 2026
    • Closing date : February 16, 2027
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canadian Relations Support Program

    Supports Quebec-Canada collaboration and expertise exchange
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Catalyst and Transformation Fund

    Funding for creative sector restructuring
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CCC — International Prime Contractor

    Help Canadian firms sell to foreign governments
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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  • Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    CGLCC — Tourism

    Market your tourism business to LGBT+ travellers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 12, 2021
    Canada
  • Helping Hands logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ChangeMakers Micro Grant Program

    Support for youth-led community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 7, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Chawkers Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Chawkers Foundation Project Funding

    Support for Canadian charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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  • Oak Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Child Sexual Abuse Programme

    Funding for child protection and prevention initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $7,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cinespace Technician Roster

    Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 31, 2023
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CIRA Net Good Grants

    Funding for community-led internet projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Tax credits for downtown Waterloo property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2026
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CMF — Commercial Projects Program

    Supporting interactive digital media with commercial potential
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 29, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CMF — Conceptualization Program

    Early-stage interactive digital media concept support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 16, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMF — Distributor Program

    CMF financing through distributor commitments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 14, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMF — Regional Production Funding

    Regional funding for linear production projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 84% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 5, 2026
    • Closing date : September 14, 2026
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
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  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Coach or Official Assistance Grant

    Funding for coach and official development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Collaborative research and development projects

    Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    • 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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 19, 2024
    Canada
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  • Government of Yukon logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Commercial fuel tax refund

    Commercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

    Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 16,250 $
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
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  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces

    Supports Prairie community economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants

    Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 20% 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
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Municipality of Lambton Shores logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Grant Program and Community Vibrancy Fund

    Community funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Lambton Shores, Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Grants Committee - Township of Scugog

    Funding for community programs and events in Scugog
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Scugog, Ontario, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

    Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Gwaii Trust Society (GTS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Innovation Grant

    Support for small innovative community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Radio Grant

    Supports community radio operations and broadcasting system improvements in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Columbia Power logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Sponsorship Grants

    Funding for community and First Nations initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

    Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 375,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 29, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program

    Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 23, 2026
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Bell Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Coolest Thing I've Ever Made - Season 2

    Funding for Canadian series production
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 8, 2026
    • Closing date : December 2, 2026
    Canada
  • Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Copyright

    Information on copyright registration and services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
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  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Craft & Visual Arts Production

    Funding for commercial craft and visual arts production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 27, 2026
    • Closing date : February 3, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Communications Research Centre Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRC Office of Business Development

    Collaborate on wireless technologies R&D
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Creation Grant Program

    Funding for Indigenous artistic creation in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 2, 2026
    NL, Canada
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  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Creative Entrepreneurship Program

    Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2024
    NS, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production

    Saskatchewan film and television production support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Communications Program

    Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant

    Operational support for cultural non-profits in Kawartha Lakes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund

    Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 7, 2026
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Operating Funding (COF)

    Supports Vancouver non-profit arts and cultural organizations' operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)

    Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)

    Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada