Updated May 2026
Discover grants and funding in culture in Canada
Grants and funding in Canadian culture support the arts, heritage, and diversity, enriching the nation's cultural landscape.
In Canada, grants and funding play a crucial role in nurturing the arts, heritage, and multiculturalism, ensuring a vibrant cultural scene. These financial supports enable artists, cultural organizations, and heritage institutions to create, preserve, and showcase Canada's diverse cultural expressions and histories.
2573 programs available
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray
Collaborative art workshops engaging Villeray’s green alley residents
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Funding for social enterprise development
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Industry Recovery Assistance Program (TIRAP)
Support for revitalizing Quebec's tourism industry
Grant and FundingClosedSODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Financial support for young Quebec artisan businesses for their development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Funding for local territorial vitality projects
Grant and FundingClosedGrants for women entrepreneurs
Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Development Fund
Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation
Support for innovative territorial projects
Grant and FundingClosedGroup Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Visual Artists Creation Projects
Supports Ontario visual artists in creating new work- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
Microcredit for local entrepreneurs 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
Funding for business growth and diversificationEligible Funding- From $15,000 to $150,000
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Other SupportGrant and FundingArchivedBusiness growth — Éco-Capitale
Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
Support for tourism projects and events
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Economic Development (CED)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Supports tourism festivals and event growth 
Grant and FundingClosedDigital Museums Canada — Community Stories
Funding for digital storytelling projects by Canadian heritage organizations
Grant and FundingOpenFinancial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4
Financial assistance for Québec festivals and events program
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est 
Grant and FundingOpenStrategic Science Fund (SSF)
Mobilizes research to enhance Canada's scientific excellence
Grant and FundingOpenMusicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion
National promotion support for sound recordings
Tax CreditsOpenOntario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario film and TV production
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in the PrairiesEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercialization
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
Financial support for business growth in La Matanie- Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1
Supports Quebec companies in the arts and crafts sector to improve production and marketing. 
Grant and FundingOpenCreating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects- Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Support for Quebec multimedia title production - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Support for tourism business development 
Grant and FundingClosedCall for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage
Grant and FundingClosedMRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
Funding for youth-led community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants
Financial support for nonprofit tenants in Montreal's public interest sectors 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysisEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
International market development for Canadian artists 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
Support for regional development and territorial vitality in Quebec- Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities
National music marketing support for live activities 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
Support for local and regional events- Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for venues
SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
Term financing for business growth and acquisitions
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Support for community-focused structuring projects- Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential 
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada, Community Futures OxfordFunding for Northern Ontario community economic developmentAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingOpenMRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
Funding for social economy and collective enterprise projects
Grant and FundingOpenPME MTL — Digital Circuit Program
Support in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs- Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries - Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Support for showcasing and promoting Quebec cultural events 
Tax CreditsOpenSaskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax incentive for IP commercialization- Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Tax credit for publishing Quebec books and international sales 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
Funding for tourism development projects- Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-RichelieuEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation 
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Grant and FundingClosedMRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Support for international music promotion - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Support for cultural café creation and growth - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects 
Grant and FundingClosedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Grant and FundingClosedRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Structuring the tourism offer
Digital transformation grant for tourism businesses in Québec
Tax CreditsClosedLaval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Property tax credit for non-residential construction or renovations
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Agricultural Societies Program
Funding for Alberta agricultural societies
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedCommemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
Tourism innovation support for Quebec businesses 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
Non-repayable support for innovation and growth- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
Mékinac Regional Development Fund fosters local growth initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’AutrayFind tailored funding for your business
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford- Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting community development corporations
Financial support for community development and poverty reduction initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Métis Nation Language Funding Model
Supports Métis language revitalization through direct government partnerships - Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Funding for Quebec craft product promotion - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
Funding for commercial beautification projects - Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects 
Grant and FundingSuspendedRCM de la Mitis — Component 4 : Support for revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation
Funding for municipal revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation projects
Grant and FundingOpenTourism establishment accessibility program
Accessibility funding for Quebec tourism businesses- Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
Financing for business growth and succession - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund
Financial support for social economy organizations in La Jacques-Cartier 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for local business start-up and growth- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals
Funding for events and festivals in Vallée-de-l'Or - Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Intercultural Projects
Support for intercultural projects in Charlevoix-Est - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans
Funding for mobile cultural animation projects 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Funding for territorial development and vitalization
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedeCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation
Grant and FundingOpenMRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Funding for innovative business diversification projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Business financing for growth and succession 
Grant and FundingClosedLaurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Accommodation
Supports sustainable and innovative tourism accommodation development in Laurentides- Grant and FundingClosed
Mitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation 
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Funding for business development and job creationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
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