Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada

In Canada, grants and funding play a crucial role in nurturing the arts, heritage, and multiculturalism, ensuring a vibrant cultural scene. These financial supports enable artists, cultural organizations, and heritage institutions to create, preserve, and showcase Canada's diverse cultural expressions and histories.

2969 programs available

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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AIDA Fund
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Funding for young Quebec classical artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide aux projets - Accueil
Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC)
Supports one-time cultural and communications projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Government of Alberta
Refundable tax credit for Alberta screen productions
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 7, 2024
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
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 FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 105,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
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
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Animikii Inc — Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
Animikii Inc
Funding for Indigenous youth in tech and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Art and Culture Grants
City of Greater Sudbury
Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
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
Artistic Excellence Support Scholarship
Artishow
Financial aid for youth performing arts training
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
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
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
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Local Grant Program
The Japan Foundation, Toronto (JF)
Funding for Japanese arts and culture in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Supports touring and exhibitions connecting Canadian artists with wider audiences
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 4, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Translation
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Translation support for Canadian works abroad
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 44,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Translation support for Canadian works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts and Cultural Assistance Program
City of Sault Ste. Marie
Supports local arts, culture, and heritage projects
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Equity Funding Initiative
Arts Nova Scotia
Equity-focused arts funding for professional creators
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : July 15, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Capital Regional District (CRD)
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Impact Grant
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC), Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Project funding for arts organizations in B.C.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Management Systems Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Supports arts organizations’ management systems
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
Eligible Funding
From $5,001 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 31, 2026
NT, 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
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
Assistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for cultural associations and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)
Canadian Heritage
Provides financial support to high-performance Canadian athletes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 27,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Athlete scholarships
Sport Quebec
Financial support for identified student-athletes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Author Readings Program
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Supports author readings for host organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,200 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Basin Job Experience Trail Crews Program
Columbia Basin Trust
Supports trail improvement through short-term jobs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
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
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : June 7, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Equity investment for Canadian growth businesses
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $45,000,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Timeline
Open Date : June 27, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BDC Capital — Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Capital and expertise to expand your business
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2020
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Venture capital for innovative Canadian companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : June 15, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Financing — Purchase Order Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for large purchase orders
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : March 23, 2022
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
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
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biannual Theatre Grant Competition: Intercultural Conversations
The Cole Foundation
Support for intercultural theatre projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Bison Transport Women to Watch Grant
Sport Manitoba
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships
Kingfisher Foundation
Support for intensive East Asian language study
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : December 30, 2026
Ontario, 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
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – Diverse Languages
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for diverse-language audiovisual projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Funding for Canadian linear productions in English and French
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 84% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2026
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Funding for artists of colour in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities Grant
Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC)
Supports community-led outdoor space improvements
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Local Festivals
Canadian Heritage
Funding for recurring local heritage festivals
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 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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Quebec City
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Business Improvement Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Save Energy NB
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 0.25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of Yukon
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
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Distribution of works in Quebec
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports the circulation of works across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for literary and storytelling promotion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Travel
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for artists’ professional travel
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
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ —Creation
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
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
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Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)
Canadian Heritage
Funding for arts and heritage cultural 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
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Feature Film Fund
Telefilm Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
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
Tax CreditsOpen
Canadian journalism labour tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for newsroom wages
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Canadian Relations Support Program
Government of Québec
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
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2021
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capital Acquisition Support
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Financial help for Prince Edward Island businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology
PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of Alberta
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
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
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
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for major Ontario tourism events
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CGLCC — Tourism
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
ChangeMakers Micro Grant Program
Helping Hands
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Charitable Gaming Grants
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)
Supports licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Chawkers Foundation Project Funding
The Chawkers Foundation
Funding for Canadian charitable community initiatives
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Child Sexual Abuse Programme
Oak Foundation
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
Grant and FundingOpen
CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)
Paid student placements for cultural employers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cinespace Technician Roster
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
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
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CIRA Net Good Grants
Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
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
Tax CreditsOpen
City of Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Program
Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)
Tax abatement incentive to encourage business in Saskatoon
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
City of Waterloo
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
CMF — Conceptualization Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Early-stage support for interactive digital media concepts
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
Grant and FundingOpen
CMF — Distributor Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
CMF — Regional Production Funding
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Regional funding for linear production projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : April 21, 2026
Closing date : August 3, 2026
NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Intellectual Properties Intended for International Markets Production Support Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF), Quebecor Fund
Supports French-language TV projects for global markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Coach or Official Assistance Grant
Sport Manitoba
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles
The Cole Foundation
Intercultural theatre support for professional companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
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
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)
Financing for collective business projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Commercial fuel tax refund
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance in Yukon
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Centre Renovation Grant Program
Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS)
Funding for Winnipeg community centre renovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Community Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship
Township of Wellington North
Funding for community events and cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Wellington North, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Development Funds - Performing Arts Community Development Fund
Town of Whitby
Funding for Whitby performing arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Information and cultural industries
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Facilities Improvement Program
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Support for community facility upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada

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