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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.

2940 programs
  • Information Services Corporation (ISC) (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ISC Community Giving Program

    Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 1.5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • Kakivak Association logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans

    Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 8% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    KLF Project Funding Program

    Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Kootenay Savings Community Foundation

    Funding for nonprofit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 29, 2026
    Castlegar, BC, Canada
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  • Lehigh Hanson logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Lehigh Hanson Cares

    Supports community initiatives in education environment and wellbeing
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
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  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Live Performing Arts Production & Performance

    Support for commercial live performance productions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 21, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Local Events

    Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Loisir et Sport Montérégie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund

    Transportation support for eligible events outside Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 30, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Magazine Publishers Travel Support

    Funding for B.C. magazine publishers' market travel
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • City of Victoria logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant

    Funding for major community events and initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Victoria, BC, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Market Expansion Fund

    Market support for B.C. book publishers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    BC, Canada
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  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Marketing Grant

    Marketing support to boost visibility and sales
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 22, 2026
    • Closing date : October 7, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

    Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    MaRS Momentum

    Strategic support for scaling innovative companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 3, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • The McCain Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    McCain Foundation Grants

    Support for community-focused charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Media Production Fund

    Money for a media production in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 7, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • West Vancouver Community Foundation (WVF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Micro & Leadership Grants

    Support for community projects and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Vancouver, West Vancouver, BC
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  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

    Financial support for businesses in Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)

    Financial support for rural and business development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

    Funding for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

    Funding for social economy business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund

    Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

    Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of North Cowichan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Municipality of North Cowichan — Grant-in-Aid

    Annual municipal funding for local community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $350 to $38,600
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2026
    North Cowichan, BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Music Industry Initiatives

    Supports music industry development in BC
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 25, 2026
    • Closing date : October 30, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Music PEI logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Music PEI — Microgrants

    Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    PE, Canada
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  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    NBIF Innovation Voucher

    Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $80,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 9, 2023
    NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    NBIF Startup Investment Fund

    Pre-seed investment for New Brunswick startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    NB, Canada
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  • Save Energy NB logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

    Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new construction
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 260,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NB, Canada
  • LatAm Startups logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

    Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 18, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
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  • NLCU Charitable Foundation Corporation (NLCU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    NLCU Charitable Foundation

    Charitable support for Newfoundland and Labrador organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    NL, Canada
  • Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

    Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nova Grants

    Funding for innovative community programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Nova Scotia Department of Energy logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Nova Scotia Trail Funding Programs

    Support for trail projects in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : December 1, 2026
    NS, Canada
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  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    NUMERIA program

    Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 31, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nunavut Toponomy Program

    Funding for individuals and organizations studying Nunavut place names
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Dance Projects

    Support for Ontario dance projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 24, 2026
    • Closing date : September 24, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Literature – French-language projects

    Francophone literary project support in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 29, 2026
    • Closing date : September 29, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Market Development Travel

    Travel support for promoting Ontario artists
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : January 15, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects

    Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 8, 2026
    • Closing date : October 8, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Music Creation Projects

    Support for original music creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Music Recording Projects

    Funding for Ontario music recording projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OAC — Northern Arts Projects

    Funding for northern Ontario arts projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2026
    • Closing date : October 29, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

    Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada