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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
  • 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
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Music Creation and Audio Recording

    Support for Toronto artists creating original music
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 3, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, 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
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — Album production

    Funding for Canadian album production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 2, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Columbia Basin Trust logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Non-profit SMART Grants

    Funding for energy and climate projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund

    Supports innovative business growth in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)

    Refundable tax credit for Ontario productions
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Music Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $125,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 10, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Operating Assistance

    Annual operating support for BC arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    OTF — Seed Grant

    Supports community-based program development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 22, 2026
    • Closing date : August 19, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant

    Support existing family-focused projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

    Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ottawa Tourism (OT) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Ottawa Tourism — Destination Development Fund

    Funding for Ottawa tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 2, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PEI - Export Trade Assistance

    Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    PE, Canada
  • Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Petrolia Community Fund Grants

    Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $200 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 30, 2026
    Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
  • Pinawa Community Foundation Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Pinawa Foundation

    Community funding for local charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • 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
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Circus

    Support for circus production and diffusion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Dance

    Support for emerging dance initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Heritage

    Supports heritage projects in Quebec City or Wendake
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Première Ovation - Literary Arts

    Support for emerging literary artists in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Crafts

    Support for artistic creation and first publications
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Prince Edward Arts Scholarship

    Funding for arts students in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • AQIP logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Prix Sépaq de l'interprète de l'année.

    Recognition for heritage interpretation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Project Development Fund

    Supports B.C. film, TV, and documentary development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 27, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Public Library Services

    Supports community library operations and development across Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

    Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — International recruiting

    International recruitment support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada