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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.

2892 programs
  • Township of Tiny logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Recreation Program

    Affordable recreation support for families
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • AGF Group Foundation (AGF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AGF Group Foundation — Community Giving

    Community-focused funding for Canadian charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aid For Artists

    Support for Ukrainian arts in Ukraine
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AIDA Fund

    Funding for young Quebec classical artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 5, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $200,000 · Up to 18% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Amp Up Arts

    Supports equitable arts education in Alabama
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Andrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund

    Short-term relief for writers in financial need
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Aquatic Volunteer Recognition Program

    Volunteer hours help cover aquatic course costs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Greater Sudbury logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Art and Culture Grants

    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
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Art Spark Texas

    Support for inclusive arts community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Arthur Erickson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arthur Erickson Foundation — Education Funding

    Supports architectural education and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Organization logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Artistic shift

    Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools

    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
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools – Development

    Supports early arts projects in schools
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools — Projects

    Collaborative arts learning for Saskatchewan schools
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ArtReach – Orlando

    Support for youth arts programs in Orlando
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ARTreach – Texas

    Funding for community art programs in Texas
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts & Culture Funding

    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
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  • City of Sault Ste. Marie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts and Cultural Assistance Program

    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
  • Arts Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts Equity Funding Initiative

    Equity-focused arts support for professional creators
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 15, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts For All – New York

    Support for accessible arts opportunities for children
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    New York City, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts for All Inc.

    Support for arts access for NYC youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts for Learning Grant

    Supports arts education and cultural enrichment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Rozsa Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts Management Systems Funding

    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
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program

    Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Youth Program

    Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Assemble

    Supports STEAM learning through hands-on activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Assistance to organizations

    Support for mission-driven nonprofit projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)

    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
  • Gold Medal Club (CMO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Athletes first

    Support emerging athletes through business funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • QuébecOiseaux logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Atlas Fund Scholarships

    Funding for Quebec bird protection projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Author Readings Program

    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
  • Baz Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Baz Foundation — General Funding

    Support for youth, education and mental health
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • BC Hydro (BCH) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BC Hydro Power Smart Electrification Programs

    Electrification incentives for clean energy transitions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    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
  • 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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  • 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
    Canada
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  • 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
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Arts Club Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bill Millerd Artist Fund

    Funding for B.C. theatre artists’ professional growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, 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
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants

    Supports tourism-driven events in Bracebridge
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Bracebridge, Ontario, 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
    BC, Canada
  • 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
    BC, Canada
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  • 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
  • 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
    Saskatchewan, 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
  • 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Built heritage program

    Funding for heritage conservation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NB, 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
    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
    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