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.
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Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto
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Financial Assistance Service - Beauport - Community Leisure
Support for member organizations' service development
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Students to work on summer conservation projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nunavut
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Event & Organization Sponsorship
Community sponsorship for sports, arts, and entrepreneurship
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF)
Funding for local climate action projects in Kingston
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Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers
Tax CreditsClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Codes d'accès Prim
Support for emerging electroacoustic sound artists
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2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund
Support amateur sport initiatives promoting physical health
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Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
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Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
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Research & Sector-Building Grants
Supports equity-focused research and sector-building activities
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Organizational Capacity Building
Supports anti-racism, diversity, and organizational capacity building initiatives
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Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
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ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants
Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston
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Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
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Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Funding for B.C. magazine publishers' market travel
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Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
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OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries
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Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
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Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program
Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
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Canada History Fund
Supports national projects advancing knowledge of Canadian history and civics
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Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
Financing for digital transition projects
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Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action and education projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
AI acceleration program for Canadian startups
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Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE
Support for innovation and business growth
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Town of Milton Recreation Financial Assistance
Subsidy for Milton recreation program participation
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpening Soon
City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for Uptown Waterloo property improvement projects
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Annual operating support for community performing arts groups
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Convertible financing for tourism development projects
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Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
Expert AdviceClosed
Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
BDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses
Repayable support for downtown businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)
Research exchange for Chinese scholars and professionals
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Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities
Transportation funding for provincial sports travel
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
Support for Ontario curatorial exhibitions and mentorship
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First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit cultural centres
Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
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Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
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True Patriot Love Foundation - Local Community Fund
Grants to support military and Veteran community in Canada
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The Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund
Supports youth community recreation programming
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Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
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CIRA Net Good Grants
Supports community-led internet projects with up to $100,000
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Small Business Support Program — Small Business Opportunities Fund
Funding to start or grow a business in Nunavut
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Programme de subvention sag-lac en action - sports
Funding for sports and physical activity projects
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Collective recovery support program (PSRC)
Support for collective business transfer projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Charitable Gaming Grants
Supports licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Community Focused Arts Organizations
Annual operating support for Alberta arts organizations
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SOCAN — Professional Development Assistance
Funding for music professionals’ career development
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms
Grant and FundingOpen
Every Kid Every Community
Support for community hockey participation initiatives
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production
Funding for Saskatchewan screen productions
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Help with obtaining capital or advice
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Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Tax CreditsOpen
Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Tax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia
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SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play projects for children in Surrey
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AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Support for Alberta visual artists and curators
Grant and FundingOpen
Tremplin Grant - Indigenous Arts
Support for Indigenous arts projects needing financial assistance
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Active Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events
Supports community events advancing inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism
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OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional dance organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
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Town of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance
Affordable recreation access support for residents
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Music PEI Funding Program
Money for Prince Edward Island (PEI) music industry development
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
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Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
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Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Grants
Funding for heritage projects in Waterloo Region
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
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The Giller Mantella Scholarship
Scholarship supporting racialized literature students in Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Million Dollar Makeover
Funding for commercial property improvements in Kawartha Lakes
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Facilities
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Other SupportOpen
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales
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