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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.

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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ — Exploration and Research

    Funding for artistic research, experimentation, and creative development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $300,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 13, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cantons-de-l'Est Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical

    Funding for digital development of Eastern Townships tourism businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Lanaudière Tourism (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Funding for tourism festivals and events in Lanaudière
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

    Support for developing and enhancing Laval tourism attractions
    Eligible Funding
    From $35,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 22, 2028
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Funding for tourism festivals and events in Outaouais
    Eligible Funding
    From $60,000 to $65,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants

    Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

    Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 57,500 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope

    Support for tourism projects and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)

    Support for community-focused structuring projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 60.000004% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Abbey's Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Abbey's Foundation — Arts Scholarships

    Annual arts scholarships for graduating students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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
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  • 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
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Accessibility Support Fund

    Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    NL, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Affiliated Community Group Policy

    Support for eligible community groups and facility access
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • AGF Group Foundation (AGF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AGF Group Foundation — Community Giving

    Community-focused funding for Canadian charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aide à la mobilité - arts - organismes

    Travel funding for professional arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Andrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund

    Short-term relief for writers in financial need
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Regina, Saskatchewan, 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    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
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts & Culture Funding

    Support for arts, culture, and language preservation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    New York City, Canada
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  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts for All Inc.

    Support for arts access for NYC youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts for Learning Grant

    Supports arts education and cultural enrichment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Rozsa Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Arts Management Systems Funding

    Supports arts organizations’ management systems
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Assistance to organizations

    Support for mission-driven nonprofit projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Athlete Assistance Program (AAP)

    Provides financial support to high-performance Canadian athletes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 27,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
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  • Baz Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Baz Foundation — General Funding

    Support for youth, education and mental health
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    BDC Industries — Creation and culture

    Flexible financing and expert advice for creative businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 350,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Brock Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs

    Financial support for downtown revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Building Communities through Arts and Heritage

    Funding for local arts and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Calder Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Calder Prize

    Recognition for innovative contemporary artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development

    Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

    Supports arts and heritage spaces
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Canada Iceland Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program

    Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CEF Environment Program

    Funds environmental initiatives in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 16, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Celebration Price

    Recognition for long-standing community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • City of North Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Centennial Legacy Projects Fund

    Funding for public legacy projects in North Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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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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