Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad
Supports Quebec music businesses expanding and promoting internationally
Updated May 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.
1092 programs available
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenFedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development
Grant and FundingOpenMusicaction — Title production and promotion
Funding for digital track production and promotion
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Arts Projects
Supports creation, development, and presentation of Indigenous arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedAssistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions
Tourism Montreal supports festivals enhancing destination appeal- Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities
Supports collective participation of Quebec cultural businesses at international events 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Tourism Growth Program boosts Quebec's regional tourism attractions
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business foundersEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
Funding for cultural equipment and infrastructure
Other SupportOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment
Financial support for self-employment start-up
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Repayable financing for local business growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedMRC de Mékinac — Support fund for cultural initiatives
Funding for local cultural initiatives- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development 
Grant and FundingOpenFund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Support for international business tourism in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Funding for innovative cultural projects- Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Money to showcase your multimedia project outside Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedLaurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative four-season tourism projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada
Support for francophone song showcase events 
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenMRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund
Supports cultural arts and heritage projects
Grant and FundingClosedFACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Financial support for musicians (en-language market)- Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
Financial support for community structuring projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenAccès jardins
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beauce-Sartigan — Fund for tourism and cultural events (FÉTC)
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Grant and FundingOpenMRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2
Support for digital transition projects
Grant and FundingClosedRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development- Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events
Supports regional festivals and events for tourism development 
Grant and FundingOpenArtists in Communities program
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Grant and FundingClosedBlack Arts Projects
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Fund
Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu 
Grant and FundingClosedGroup Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual Artists Creation Projects
Supports Ontario visual artists in creating new work 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
Support for tourism projects and events
Grant and FundingOpenFinancial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Supports tourism festivals and event growth- Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4
Financial assistance for Québec festivals and events program - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est - Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion
National promotion support for sound recordings 
Grant and FundingOpenCreating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants
Financial support for nonprofit tenants in Montreal's public interest sectors 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysisEligible 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 projectsTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 1 Exploring a Target Market
International market development for Canadian artists - Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 2 - Stage activities
National music marketing support for live activities 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
Support for local and regional events- Grant and FundingClosed
Assistance program for venues
SODEC aids Quebec venues for diverse music scene vitality 
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Support for community-focused structuring projects- Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 5: Strategic initiatives
Supports major cultural export projects with international development potential - Grant and FundingOpen
SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Support for cultural events
Support for showcasing and promoting Quebec cultural events 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
Funding for tourism development projects- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-RichelieuEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
Support for international music promotion - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Support for cultural café creation and growth - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCommemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
Non-repayable support for innovation and growth - Grant and FundingClosed
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Funding for Quebec craft product promotion - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
Financing for business growth and succession 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for local business start-up and growth- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals
Funding for events and festivals in Vallée-de-l'Or - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans
Funding for mobile cultural animation projects 
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Business financing for growth and succession- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2
Québec tourism festival and events financial assistance program - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Funding for new tourist attractions - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Ongoing support for Ontario music organizations 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loan financing for business growth and succession- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Supports major tourism festivals in Quebec 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYouth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Grant and FundingOpenNunavut Filmmakers Funding — Market Endowment Program
Grants to bring Nunavut films to international markets- Grant and FundingClosed
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Supports sustainable tourism development projects in the Laurentians region - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program
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- Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2
Support for events and festivals in the MRC 
Grant and FundingClosedStream Two — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous sport and recreation projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFamily Movie Trust Fund — Community Support Program
Community support for family cinema access- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects to Promote Quebec Culture — Component 1: Development and deployment of collective initiatives
Supports collective initiatives promoting Quebec culture - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingOpenArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedMentorship program
Mentorship support for local artists
Grant and FundingClosedLaetitia-Cyr Scholarships
Scholarships for emerging classical musicians in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Facilities
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Grant and FundingClosedRobert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project
Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
- Grant and FundingClosed
Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia - Multiple Programs (Benevolence, Bursary, Shared Funds, Administrative Funds)
Support for charitable and educational initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Riley Family Foundation — General Funding
Funding for mission-aligned nonprofit organizations
Grant and FundingClosedProgram to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development
Funding for sustainable tourism development projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedGainey Foundation — General Funding
Support for youth arts and environment initiatives
- Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting through Culture Project
Supports cultural projects connecting people, place, and community - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector - Grant and FundingClosed
Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
Funding for Norwegian community events and activities 
Tax CreditsOpenNewfoundland and Labrador film and video industry tax credit
Tax credit for film production in Newfoundland and Labrador