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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.

2892 programs
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Communications Program

    Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Development Agreement

    Advances municipal cultural development
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program

    Funding for municipal cultural partnership agreements
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)

    Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    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

    Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)

    Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Dave Stoch Campership Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Dave Stoch Campership Fund

    Funding for Camp Kodiak camperships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Deduction for copyright income

    Annual deduction on eligible copyright income
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 28, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Delta Community Foundation (DCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Delta Community Foundation

    Funding for community initiatives in Delta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program

    Supports cultural property designation and access
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Destination Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Destination Canada Resources

    International tourism marketing tools
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Evergreen logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Development of prosperous and thriving cities

    Supports greener, climate-ready public spaces
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Digital Game Development Grant

    Funding for commercial digital game development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 20, 2026 · Closing date : November 18, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

    Financial support after a natural disaster
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Saint-Eustache logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Distinctions

    Recognition for outstanding local contributions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 13, 2026 · Closing date : November 22, 2026
    Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of East Hants logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    District Recreation Fund

    Funding for community recreation facility improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NS, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Domestic Industry Initiatives

    Support for returning creative industry initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2027
    BC, Canada
  • Hot Docs logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Don Haig Award

    Support for independent filmmakers and producers
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • RBA Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Dons communautaires autochtones

    Support for Indigenous community well-being
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 30, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Doris Hillis Scholarship

    Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants

    Funding for downtown revitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $60,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Ontario
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan

    Funding for downtown property revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Wawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Financial Incentives

    Financial incentives for Downtown Wawa property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $20,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Wawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Drawchange Grant

    Funding for youth art-therapy programming
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • LearnSphere logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    E-tools for Exporting

    Money to help Atlantic Canada businesses export
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    PE, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    E4 Youth Grant

    Funding for youth creative and tech programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Economic Infrastructure Program

    Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
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  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    EDC 2026 Call for Projects – Cultural Development Agreement

    Funding for cultural projects in La Tuque
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Educational leisure program

    After-school leisure activities for secondary schools
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Els for Autism Canada (E4A) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Els for Autism Canada — Grants

    Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Montréal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund

    Emergency support for outdoor festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Emergency Benefit for Workers

    Emergency support for eligible B.C. workers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emerging Curator Fellowship

    Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 31, 2028
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Valsef Dream Big Foundation (DBF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employee Matching Program

    Employee fundraising match for charitable initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Employee Training Program

    Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 13,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    NT, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Enhancement of Official Languages Program

    Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    EPRTNT — Festivals and events

    Funding for tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Equity Investors Incentive

    Funds for PEI businesses to attract investors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 20% 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
  • Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ESM — Digital Acceleration

    Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 27,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund

    Funding for eligible European co-productions
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
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  • Conexus Credit Union logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Event & Organization Sponsorship

    Sponsorship support for community initiatives in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Event Support Program

    Financial support for community events in Elliot Lake
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Hockey Alberta Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Every Kid Every Community

    Supports Alberta youth hockey access
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Explore Québec on the Road Program

    Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    Closing date : April 30, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Exploring the Arts

    Arts education support for partner schools
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of Temiskaming Shores logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Facility Fee Waiver Request Form

    Facility fee waivers for eligible community groups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Facility grants

    In-kind facility support for public events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Highlands East logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Facility Rental Fee Waiver

    Fee waiver for eligible community events
    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
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Family Festivities Program

    Support for community family festivities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Farquharson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Farquharson Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarships for students in financial need
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Town of Innisfil logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fee Assistance in Recreation (F.A.I.R.) Program

    Fee support for local recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Hanover logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Fee Assistance Policy

    Fee support for Town of Hanover programs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Fig Fund Foundation Inc. (FIG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    FIG Fund

    Small community funding for women’s programs
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada