Grants and Funding for Artists in Canada for 2026
Find financing solutions to support artists in bringing their projects to life in Canada.
Canada offers numerous grants to support artistic creation. Take advantage of tailored programs to bring your cultural projects to life.
1156 programs available
Canada
Open Date : May 11, 2026
Closing date : June 10, 2026
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Open Date : May 11, 2026
Closing date : June 10, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 14, 2026
Closing date : June 18, 2026
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : May 14, 2026
Closing date : June 18, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Animating Historic Sites
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 19, 2026
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Georgina, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 4, 2026
Closing date : June 26, 2026
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Georgina, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 4, 2026
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Planning Assistance Program
Funding for sport and recreation facility planning
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, Canada
Closing date : June 10, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Closing date : June 10, 2026
NB, Canada
Closing date : June 10, 2026
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Closing date : June 10, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : June 15, 2026
- From $1,000 to $5,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : June 15, 2026
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 6, 2026
Closing date : September 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : July 6, 2026
Closing date : September 3, 2026
Canada
Open Date : May 10, 2022
Closing date : June 12, 2024
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : May 10, 2022
Closing date : June 12, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : June 26, 2026
Closing date : September 25, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 2, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : July 2, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
CEF Appeals Process
Appeals funding for City Enrichment Fund applicants
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : July 10, 2026
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 15, 2026
Closing date : July 10, 2026
Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2027
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : September 1, 2027
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 30, 2026
- Maximum amount : 275,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 30, 2026
Canada
Open Date : October 30, 2024
Closing date : October 30, 2024
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : October 30, 2024
Closing date : October 30, 2024
Canada
Open Date : April 17, 2024
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : April 17, 2024
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- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2026
- From $5,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Canada
Closing date : October 21, 2026
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Closing date : October 21, 2026
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : November 4, 2026
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : November 4, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
- From $10,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
- From $45,000 to $45,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- From $10,000 to $49,500
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- From $10,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
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- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- From $25,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Laval, Quebec, Canada
- From $25,000 to $100,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Laval, Quebec, Canada
- From $35,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
- From $15,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Maximum amount : 32,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- From $50,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
- From $250,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
- Minimum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 27, 2026
- Minimum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 27, 2026
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 27, 2026
- From $60,000 to $65,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : November 4, 2026
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : November 4, 2026
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Canada
Closing date : August 22, 2024
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : August 22, 2024
Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2020
Closing date : October 4, 2023
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : September 23, 2020
Closing date : October 4, 2023
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Accès jardins
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2021
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2021
Grant and FundingOpen
Accès-Loisirs
Free recreational and cultural activities for low-income Montreal residents
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Canada
Open Date : November 20, 2024
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : November 20, 2024
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
- Maximum amount : 57,500 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
- Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 14, 2026
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 14, 2026
- From $10,000 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 20, 2024
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 20, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2026
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 25, 2024
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 25, 2024
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2027
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
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