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.
1354 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Travel
Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Grant and FundingClosed
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Financial assistance for recurring festivals and tourist events in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Loans for Inuit business in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani Region
Grant and FundingClosed
Development program — Prequalified stream
Financing for feature film production companies
Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Financial support for literary and storytelling promotional activities
Grant and FundingClosed
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program
Supports early-stage scripted development for emerging Indigenous creators
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Help for community media operations
Money to support community media in Quebec
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding
Supports Alberta writers and artists developing literary projects
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF-SODEC — Corporate Financial Program for Television Production
Quebec animation series prototyping support for young audiences
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub
Automotive manufacturing innovation space in London
Grant and FundingOpen
The Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Supports preservation and promotion of First Nations and Inuit cultures
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Event in Canada
Supports Canadian francophone music events and artist promotion
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
Private Archives Processing Support Program
Supports nonprofit and public organizations processing historical private archives
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
Rouyn-Noranda business financial support through FPS loans
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia production services tax credit
Tax incentives for film, television, and digital production companies
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Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
Support for community social and environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — POV Program
Support for creative author documentaries through financial contributions
Grant and FundingOpen
Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for sustainable tourism attractions and infrastructure development
Grant and FundingClosed
Spruce Up Your Story
Restores existing community spaces through practical improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)
Support for racialized community-owned audiovisual productions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Supports Quebec businesses in expanding with advanced technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Grant and FundingClosed
ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant
Supports Indigenous screen training and cultural mentorship
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme
Support for community priorities in Northern regions
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Grant and FundingClosed
AQT - Young Enterprise Awards
The AQT Young Enterprise Grants merge experience with youthful innovation to drive growth for Quebec's tech sector.
Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Grant and FundingArchived
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
Support for B.C. First Nations arts projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Entrepreneur Support
Funding for entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Donation and Sponsorship Requests
Donations and sponsorship support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languages
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Foundations
Supports systemically excluded groups in B.C.'s music industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Aecon Cares
Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Vermilion Ways of Caring
Community investment for social, environmental, and cultural initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Alberta scholarship for young theatre talent with educational goals
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Manitoba film and video production tax credit
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Grant and FundingOpen
Artist to Market Program (AMP)
Supports NWT artists to sell work at external markets
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta artists in theatre/performance project development
Grant and FundingOpen
Rental Cost Assistance
Contribution to cover Prince Edward Island (PEI) business rental costs
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Manitoba tax credit for digital media production
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Supports touring and exhibitions connecting Canadian artists with wider audiences
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream
Multi-year support to strengthen independent journalism organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Three-year funding for Alberta public visual arts exhibitions
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
Supports development and enhancement of arts and cultural spaces
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Money for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Financial aid to promote culture and heritage in Nunavut.
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Financial and business support for businesses in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosed
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Management Systems Funding
Improve arts organizations operational management systems
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Support to start or grow a business in Quebec City
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
Grant and FundingClosed
CMF — Distributor Program
CMF Distributor Program enhances Canadian content distribution opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Leadership Residency Funding
Paid leadership residency for racialized arts professionals
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
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Grant and FundingOpen
TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
Funding for community-based projects and events
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Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Supports community organizations serving Richmond residents
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Supports operational activities of Ontario Francophone arts service organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Supports Ontario-based French-language publishing organizations' operations and production
Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
Grants for business expansion and start-up projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region
Support for internationally oriented festivals in Greater Montréal
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Supports Ontario creative industry organizations with strategic development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Sound Design Program
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Supports eco-responsible and collaborative projects by Montreal arts organizations
Other SupportClosed
Transit Shelter Advertising Program
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Expert AdviceOpen
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Financial support for B.C. magazine publishers attending trade events
Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs of Ontario public art galleries
Grant and FundingClosed
Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
Outdoor Recreation Fund
Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding
Fund supports Alberta dancers' projects with up to $18,000
Grant and FundingClosed
Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts
Microfunding for Indigenous artists and organizations in Montréal area
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Tax credit for creating employment in Gaspésie and Maritime Regions
Grant and FundingClosed
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Grow Grant
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years
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