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Updated June 2026

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
  • Town of Pelham logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Pelham — General Funding

    Local funding for Pelham businesses and organizations
    Pelham, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Pelham, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Prescott logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Town of Prescott Community Grants Program – 2026 Grant Package (Intake #1)

    Community funding for local projects and initiatives
    Prescott, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : December 19, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Prescott, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : December 19, 2025
  • Township of Champlain logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Champlain — Community Grant

    Municipal funding for local community projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Open Date : September 3, 2025
    Closing date : October 15, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
    Open Date : September 3, 2025
    Closing date : October 15, 2025
  • Township of North Dumfries logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program

    Local funding for community projects and events
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : December 31, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : December 31, 2025
  • Township of North Glengarry logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Township of North Glengarry — Community Grant Program

    Funding for local community projects and events
    North Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 27, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    North Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 27, 2026
  • Township of Severn logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Severn — Grants and Funding

    Support for local community projects and organizations
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Townshippers Research & Cultural Foundation (TRCF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Townshippers Foundation Grants

    Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Training and Regional Events

    Support for cultural training and regional events
    Canada
    Closing date : July 4, 2023
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
    Closing date : July 4, 2023
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Training grants for coaches game plan

    Funding for athlete coach education
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : March 19, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : March 19, 2026
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Transit Shelter Advertising Program

    Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Triathlon Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Triathlon Québec - Bourses

    Scholarship support for triathlon athletes
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Loisir et Sport Abitibi-Témiscamingue logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ULSAT - My first games

    Support for youth introductory sports activities
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • uniPHARM & Medicine Centre Pharmacies Charitable Foundation (UMC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    UMC Charity Grant Program

    Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations
    Alberta, BC, Yukon, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, BC, Yukon, Canada
  • The Unison Benevolent Fund logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program

    Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • United World Voices (UWV) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    United World Voices — General Funding

    Support for community impact and sustainable development
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
  • Valsef Dream Big Foundation (DBF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Valsef Dream Big Foundation - Community Giving Program

    Community funding for Greater Montreal nonprofits
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants

    Funding for Christian worship renewal projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $8,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of South Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Vitality Fund

    Funding for South Huron community initiatives
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Vitalization Program - RRF4

    Funding for community and economic vitality projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : January 31, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
    Closing date : January 31, 2025
  • Montreal International Music Competition (CMIM) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Voice 2018

    International voice competition with prizes
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Watt Scholarship

    Scholarship for Inuit post-secondary students
    Nunavut, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Weitz Family Foundation (WFF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Weitz Fellows Program

    Support for hosting a full-time fellow
    Lincoln, Omaha
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 56,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Lincoln, Omaha
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wellington County Community Grants Programme

    Funding for local community initiatives
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Western Front logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Western Front — Artist Residencies and Programming

    Curated artist residencies and production support
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Wilson 5 Foundation — General Funding

    Funding for conservation, parks and public art
    BC, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Woolwich Way Tourism Funding Streams

    Funding for tourism projects and marketing materials
    Ontario, Canada
    Open Date : August 5, 2025
    Closing date : August 19, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
    Open Date : August 5, 2025
    Closing date : August 19, 2025
  • Rogers logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Year Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers

    Funding for year-round tennis facilities
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Genesis Inspiration Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yo Art!

    Media arts support for classroom learning
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Town of Penetanguishene logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Endowment Fund

    Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene
    Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : March 1, 2024
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : March 1, 2024
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Arts Fund

    Yukon arts community funding
    Yukon, Canada
    Closing date : March 15, 2024
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Yukon, Canada
    Closing date : March 15, 2024
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)

    Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
    Closing date : January 15, 2024
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
    Closing date : January 15, 2024
  • J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yvonne L. Bombardier Visual Arts Scholarship Program

    Support for visual arts master’s students
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : September 16, 2024
    Closing date : January 10, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : September 16, 2024
    Closing date : January 10, 2025
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Zara Buren Memorial Award

    Support for Ontario junior eventers
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : January 19, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $6,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : January 19, 2026
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Explore and Create — Concept to Realization

    Funding for artistic creation and public sharing
    Canada
    Closing date : April 17, 2024
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
    Closing date : April 17, 2024
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    International outreach — Travel

    Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Arts Across Canada — Travel

    Money for arts-related travel
    Canada
    Open Date : September 24, 2020
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
    Open Date : September 24, 2020
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
    Open Date : August 1, 2023
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Awareness and promotion projects

    Supports innovative projects promoting active and public transport at festivals
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Fund for Support for Access

    Supplementary access support for disabled artists
    Canada
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
    Open Date : February 3, 2026
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations

    Operating support for francophone arts service organizations
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 20, 2025
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Closing date : February 20, 2025
  • Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation (WRHF) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Region of Waterloo History Prize

    Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritage
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support

    Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Shine Across Canada and Internationally

    Support for artistic exchange and promotion
    Canada
    Closing date : June 17, 2026
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 60.000004% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Canada
    Closing date : June 17, 2026
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

    Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
    Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • 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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