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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.

2828 programs
  • British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BCAC — Access Support

    Accessibility funding for BC Arts Council projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner

    Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000,000 to $45,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Capital — Venture Capital

    Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Industries — Creation and culture

    Flexible financing and expert advice for creative businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 350,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Bell Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund

    Supports Canadian television and new media projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 2, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BMO Winterset Award

    Literary award for Newfoundland and Labrador writers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 16, 2026
    NL, Canada
  • AFDU Québec (AFDU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec

    Scholarships for women at Université Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    British Columbia film and television tax credit

    Refundable B.C. production tax credit
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    British Columbia production services tax credit

    Tax support for film and video production in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages

    Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2026 · Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French

    Support for English and French broadcaster productions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 84% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Brock Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs

    Financial support for downtown revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of Trent Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan

    Financial incentives for Buckhorn revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Buckhorn, Ontario, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program

    Funding for artists of colour in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Building Communities through Arts and Heritage

    Funding for local arts and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (MVRPF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bus Grant Program

    Funding for bus trips to regional parks
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
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  • Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Accelerator Loan

    Structuring financing to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Façade Development Program

    Supports business façade enhancements for economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Township of Wellington North logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Facade Improvement Opportunity

    Interest-free façade improvement support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, 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 : February 3, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Support Policy

    Financial support for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, 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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Yukon, Canada
  • Calder Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Calder Prize

    Recognition for innovative contemporary artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
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  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ — Professional Development

    Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ —Creation

    Financial support for artistic creation across disciplines
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Camp Manitou logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Camp Manitou — Bursary Program

    Camp fee subsidies for youth and families
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Camps 4 Kids

    Camp costs for Toronto children and youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development

    Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes

    Prestigious arts awards across disciplines
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

    Supports arts and heritage spaces
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canada Iceland Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program

    Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program

    Indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $600,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Canada's Digital Technology Cluster — Capacity-Building Program

    Digital talent development and SME scale-up program in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

    Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

    Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CEF Environment Program

    Funds environmental initiatives in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 16, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Celebration Price

    Recognition for long-standing community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • City of North Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Centennial Legacy Projects Fund

    Funding for public legacy projects in North Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    North Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CFUW Library Award

    Support for literacy and community library projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Chalmers Family Fund

    Support for Ontario artists’ artistic research
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $50,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Charitable Gaming Grants

    Supports licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Sunrise Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Charles Wilkinson Music Trust

    Support for young musicians and music education
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Child Care Fee Subsidy

    Help with child care costs for families
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada