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Grants and Funding for Artists in Canada

This directory supports funding searches by individual artists, collectives, and eligible arts organizations across Canada. Compare applicant type, artistic discipline, career stage, creation or presentation project, eligible costs, evidence, and timing. Refine by province, Indigenous or culturally specific practice, accessibility, travel, professional development, touring, production, or audience activity when those characteristics define the work more precisely.

904 programs
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Hosting Program - Canada Games

    Supports non-profit organizations hosting major national sporting events
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Supports Laval tourism events and development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical

    Support for digital transformation of tourism organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration

    Support for international business tourism initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Black Arts Projects

    Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

    Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

    Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

    Financial support for community structuring projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Cultural Initiatives (FAIC)

    Funding for cultural projects in MRC de L’Islet
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

    Funding for tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund

    Supports cultural arts and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $7,500
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion

    National promotion support for sound recordings
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
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  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    2025 Artist in Residence program

    Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Trent Hills logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    2025 Community Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program

    Leadership development for arts professionals
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
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  • Abbey's Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Abbey's Foundation Scholarship

    Scholarship for graduating arts students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • ATAC (ITAC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs

    Fully funded tourism business accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activate Brantford Grant

    Funding for tourism projects in Brantford
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • Muslim Youth of Canada (MYC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activity Grant

    Funding for innovative Muslim youth activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Access Program

    Reduced access to city recreation and transit
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aid For Artists

    Support for Ukrainian arts in Ukraine
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Art Spark Texas

    Support for inclusive arts community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Organization logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Artistic shift

    Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools

    Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ArtReach – Orlando

    Support for youth arts programs in Orlando
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts For All – New York

    Support for accessible arts opportunities for children
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    New York City, Canada

Questions about grants and funding for artists

Practical guidance on applicants, disciplines, career stages, creation projects, costs, evidence, and related searches.

Which artists and arts applicants should use this directory?

The route can help individual artists, collaborators, collectives, incorporated arts businesses, and eligible nonprofit organizations begin a search. A source may distinguish professional practice, citizenship or residency, discipline, career stage, and the applicant responsible for the work. Confirm whether an individual, organization, presenting partner, or fiscal sponsor must apply.

How should an artist describe their discipline and practice?

Name the primary discipline, working methods, intended audience or participants, collaborators, and the role of research, creation, production, presentation, or distribution. Explain interdisciplinary work in practical terms rather than relying on labels. A clear practice description helps distinguish artist funding from broader cultural, media, heritage, education, or business opportunities.

How can career stage affect an artist funding search?

Sources can use professional experience, public presentation history, training, peer recognition, income from practice, or completed work to define career stage. Describe actual experience and the next artistic milestone instead of choosing a label alone. Emerging, mid-career, established, and returning artists may face different evidence, mentoring, or project expectations.

What should an artist define before searching for project funding?

Describe the artistic question, proposed work, methods, collaborators, location, audience relationship, schedule, budget, and intended result. Separate a specific creation, production, presentation, touring, or development project from the artist’s ongoing practice. Explain what changes during the funded period and what evidence will show that the work was completed.

Which artist project costs should be separated in a budget?

Separate artist fees, collaborator and technician fees, materials, equipment rental, studio or venue costs, production, documentation, accessibility, travel, accommodation, insurance, promotion, and administration. Connect each expense to an activity. Sources may treat personal living costs, capital purchases, unpaid work, taxes, contingency, and expenses incurred before approval differently.

What supporting material can strengthen an artist funding file?

Useful material can include selected work samples, a concise artistic statement, a curriculum vitae, project sketches, collaborator confirmations, presentation history, venue or partner letters, quotes, a production schedule, and an audience or access plan. Choose relevant examples and explain the applicant’s contribution rather than submitting a large undirected portfolio.

Does an artist funding directory match confirm eligibility?

No. A match indicates that available directory data aligns with the artist theme. Final eligibility may depend on professional status, residency, discipline, career stage, project activity, collaborators, eligible costs, timing, prior support, and assessment criteria. Read the current source and confirm every material condition before beginning work or committing project expenses.

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