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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
  • Town of Ladysmith logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grants in Aid

    Supports community events and services in Ladysmith
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ladysmith, BC, Canada
  • Gwaii Trust Society (GTS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Group Travel Assistance Grant

    Support for group travel costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Guardian Angel Program

    Support for youth development activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 17, 2026
    Canada
  • Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Health Funding

    Support for health activities and community wellness
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • Huronia Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund

    Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Heritage Core Funding

    Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Heritage Facilities

    Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Heritage Grants Program (HGP)

    Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Humanities Program

    Funding for humanities and scholarly projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Impact Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Impact Canada Challenge Hub

    Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Independent Artists

    Supports independent artists in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 18,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Indigenous Tourism Ontario logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Indigenous Business Advisors

    Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 3, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists

    Supports Indigenous art projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 18,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Innovation Factory logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

    Free advisory support for Ontario startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 14, 2022
    Ontario, Canada
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Insight Research

    Supports social sciences and humanities research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Northern Savings Credit Union (NSCU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    INSPIRE Fund

    Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 1, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)

    Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 14, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Inter Pipeline Cares (iCare) Fund

    Funding for community needs and wellness initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Nunavut Film Development Corporation (NFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Inuktut Versioning Fund

    Funding for Inuktut versioning of media content
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

    Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

    Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • Invest Ontario logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

    Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

    Growth support for innovative tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Invest Ottawa (IO) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Invest Ottawa Ignition Program

    10-week bootcamp for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Investment Accelerator Fund

    Early-stage capital for Ontario tech founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Leisure Access (fee assistance)

    Fee assistance for local recreation programs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $400 to $400
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 16, 2026
    • Closing date : August 31, 2026
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • 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
  • 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
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Major Events

    Municipal support for major public events in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Québec City, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
  • 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 : July 15, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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