Grants and Funding for Artists in Canada for 2026

Canada offers numerous grants to support artistic creation. Take advantage of tailored programs to bring your cultural projects to life.

918 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Federal disaster cost-sharing for provinces and territories
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Edmonton Arts Council - Emergency Support
The Edmonton Arts Council Society
Urgent support for unforeseeable organizational emergencies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM)
Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Event & Organization Sponsorship
Conexus Credit Union
Sponsorship support for community initiatives in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
French Language Arts and Culture Development
Government of Nunavut
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Freshslice Cares
Freshslice Pizza (FSC)
Supports youth sports initiatives across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
General Charities Grants
J.P. Bickell Foundation
Funding for Ontario registered charities
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $450,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Good Foundation Inc.
The Milton R. Good Family Foundation
Project support for charitable community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Support for Black youth well-being initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants in Aid
Town of Ladysmith
Supports community events and services in Ladysmith
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ladysmith, BC, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Group Travel Assistance Grant
Gwaii Trust Society (GTS)
Support for group travel costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Guardian Angel Program
Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides
Support for youth development activities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 17, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Health Funding
Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation
Support for health activities and community wellness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Facilities
Government of Nunavut
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Humanities Program
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Funding for humanities and scholarly projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports Indigenous art projects in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INSPIRE Fund
Northern Savings Credit Union (NSCU)
Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Inter Pipeline Cares (iCare) Fund
Inter Pipeline Ltd. (IPL)
Funding for community needs and wellness initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Kootenay Savings Community Foundation
Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU)
Funding for nonprofit community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Castlegar, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Kurt Weill Foundation Grants Program
Kurt Weill Foundation for Music (KWF)
Supports Weill-related artistic and scholarly projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation 2026 Grant Application
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF)
Funding for Lithuanian cultural projects and charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Local Events
Quebec City
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Government of Canada
Funding for community festivals showcasing local arts and heritage
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Loisir et Sport Montérégie
Transportation support for eligible events outside Montérégie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : April 30, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for Communities
Lotteries Yukon
Funding for community arts, sport and recreation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lotteries Yukon Funding Programs - Funding for projects
Lotteries Yukon
Funding for arts, sport and recreation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs - Festivals Program
City of Ottawa
Operating support for major arts and cultural festivals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant
City of Victoria
Funding for major community events and initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Victoria, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Grant
Creative Saskatchewan
Marketing support to boost visibility and sales
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Medium Arts Project Grant
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,001 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2026
NT, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Municipality of North Cowichan — Grant-in-Aid
Municipality of North Cowichan
Annual municipal funding for local community organizations
Eligible Funding
From $350 to $38,600
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
North Cowichan, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Music Creation and Audio Recording
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Support for Toronto artists creating original music
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 3, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Tax credit for film production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Non-profit SMART Grants
Columbia Basin Trust
Funding for energy and climate projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Grants
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF)
Funding for innovative community programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Dance Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario dance projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2026
Closing date : September 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for French-language music projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : December 4, 2025
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
OEA Official's Bursary
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Funding for officials’ training and education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Operating Assistance
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Annual operating support for BC arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ottawa Tourism — Destination Development Fund
Ottawa Tourism (OT)
Funding for Ottawa tourism development projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Planning Assistance Program
Atom Studio, Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE), HDR Foundation, DWF Foundation, Research Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Energy
Funding for sport and recreation facility planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
PoCo Community Foundation (PCCF)
Funding for innovative community projects in Port Coquitlam
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant
PoCo Community Foundation (PCCF)
Funding for inclusive arts projects in Tri-Cities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 2, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Prince Edward Arts Scholarship
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Funding for arts students in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme de bibliothèque de recherche
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Support for research library scholarship
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme de soutien financier aux organismes culturels
Ville de Granby
Support for accredited cultural organizations in Granby
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Granby, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Government of Québec
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism – Gaspésie (EPRTNT) 2025–2027
Gaspésie Tourism (TG)
Funding for tourism development and digital transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : August 26, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional transport fund
Loisir et Sport Lanaudière
Support for transport costs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rockland Trust — Community Giving
Rockland Trust
Community funding for local nonprofits and organizations
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rogers Series Fund
Rogers Group of Funds (RGF)
Funding for Canadian TV series production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 28, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Salmo Valley Fund
Salmo Community Resource Society
Community funding for local quality-of-life projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
SaskFestivals
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Funding for festival organizations and series presenters
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $9,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports Indigenous arts and cultural development
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for internationally oriented festivals in Greater Montréal
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $700,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support to Sports Participation Grant Program
Government of Canada
Funding for CAF sports participation costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Closing date : February 28, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for national arts service organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 10, 2022
Canada
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Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
TD Bank, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD)
Funding for community-based projects and events
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Lewitt Family Foundation
The Lewitt Family Foundation
Supports literacy and arts education initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Support for mid-career New Brunswick artists
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Norfolk Community Foundation
The Town of Simcoe Foundation
Funding for local charitable community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Canada Gives Foundation #CG 0742
Support for grassroots community and conservation initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund
Tri-Town Foundation (TTF)
Funding for youth community recreation programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Financing Assistance - Long Term Loan
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Long-term financing for tourism operators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Support for southern Ontario tourism recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : July 12, 2021
Ontario, Canada
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Tremplin Grant - Indigenous Arts
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
Support for Indigenous arts projects needing financial assistance
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports not-for-profit sporting events benefiting Vancouver communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 1, 2027
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Vital Barrie Grants
Barrie Community Foundation
Funding for charities serving Simcoe County
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Creative Communities Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for community-engaged arts projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Creative Enquiry Lab
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 17, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Dance – Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Support for dance organizations in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Dance Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for professional dance projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports family-friendly music events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Music Projects
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto music projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Recreation & Sports Funding
Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation
Support for community sports recreation and special events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Canada
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TAC — Theatre Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for professional theatre projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada (CEC) — Export Development Stream (EDS)
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Supports international growth for creative industries
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $90,000
Up to 75% of project cost
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Canada
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Canadian Heritage
Funding supports sport participation for under-represented community groups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Support for artists and arts organizations from Canada to attend residencies abroad.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : October 30, 2024
Closing date : October 30, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Multi-year funding for arts support organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Racism Action Program
Canadian Heritage
Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)
Canadian Heritage
Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : May 15, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hosting Program - International Multisport Games for Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with a Disability (IMGAPPD)
Canadian Heritage
Funding support for hosting multisport games for underrepresented groups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music management and publishing assistance
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music managers and publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : October 27, 2025
Closing date : November 27, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Musicaction - Global Funding Envelope – Support Program
Musicaction
Funding for Canadian music companies
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Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 23, 2025
Canada
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Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (2025-26)
Government of Ontario
Supports Ontario organizations enhancing security against hate‑motivated incidents
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : December 11, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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Government of Québec
Supports innovative on-site mobility solutions for festivals and tourism events
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $300,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sport Support Program - Canadian Sport Centre (CSC))
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Supports Canadian athlete and coach development through designated centres
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : November 13, 2025
Closing date : December 18, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for tourism growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
Funding for rural economic growth projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : February 21, 2024
Ontario, Canada
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EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Funding for tourism studies and consulting support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Digital development of a company
Laurentides Tourism
Supports digital transformation projects for tourism businesses in Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $250,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports Support Program - National Multisport Services Organization
Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Funding for national multisport organizations supporting Canadian sport community
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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