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 FundingClosed
CAF Women in Sport Program 2025-2026
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS)
Supports women’s sports programming at bases and wings
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : April 13, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Centre-du-Québec Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Centre-du-Québec Tourism
Regional funding for tourism development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : September 21, 2026
Closing date : November 6, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Black Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canadian Heritage
Supports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : January 23, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for innovative cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
City of Vancouver
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
Timeline
Closing date : November 28, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion and consolidation or resource-pooling
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
Funding for eco-responsible arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants
City of Montreal (MTL)
Financial support for nonprofit tenants in Montreal's public interest sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : August 29, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2
Government of Québec
Support for tourism festivals and events across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events
Laurentides Tourism
Supports regional festivals and events for tourism development
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $25,000
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
Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Laurentides Tourism
Supports sustainable development of tourism initiatives in the Laurentides
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 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
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MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Financial support for community structuring projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Support for local and regional events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2023
Closing date : December 5, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
Business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 20, 2023
Closing date : September 20, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
Support for arts and literature partnerships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 26, 2025
Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
Funding for innovative cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2024
Unity, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Funding for cultural equipment and infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 25, 2024
Levis, Quebec, Canada
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MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Funding for mobile cultural mediation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2024
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Support for cultural café creation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : November 1, 2023
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for events and festivals in Vallée-de-l'Or
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada
Musicaction
Support for francophone song showcase events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 85,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports export and market development for Quebec music companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 160,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 14, 2026
Closing date : June 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec music businesses expanding internationally
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Supports Quebec cultural businesses abroad
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : August 24, 2026
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Legacy Fund
Battlefords and District Community Foundation (BDCF)
Funding for youth sport projects in the Battlefords area
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,500 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
2025 Artist in Residence program
City of Kitchener
Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 28, 2026
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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2025 Community Grant Program
Municipality of Trent Hills
Funding for local community projects in Port Hope
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
County of Huron
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Call for Projects – Brand Image Rollout – Urban Art Initiative
Ville de La Tuque
Support for urban art in downtown La Tuque
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $14,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : February 23, 2026
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible
Michaëlle Jean Foundation (FMJF)
Support for young artists raising social awareness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Support for youth and seniors recreation needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Abbey's Foundation — Arts Scholarships
Abbey's Foundation
Annual arts scholarships for graduating students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Abbey's Foundation Scholarship
Abbey's Foundation
Scholarship for graduating arts students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Abitibi-Témiscamingue athlete fund
Loisir et Sport Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Financial support for regional elite athletes
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $2,250
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Innovation PEI (PEI)
Support for francophone culture in PEI
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 13, 2025
Closing date : March 10, 2025
PE, Canada
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Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs
ATAC (ITAC)
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Support Fund
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AccessSLED Program
County of Huron
Funding for accessibility and inclusivity improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : April 17, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Act Out Long Beach
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Arts funding for underserved communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Activate Brantford Grant
City of Brantford
Funding for tourism projects in Brantford
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Activity Grant
Muslim Youth of Canada (MYC)
Funding for innovative Muslim youth activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 18, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Affiliated Community Group Policy
Town of East Gwillimbury (EG)
Support for eligible community groups and facility access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Affordable Access Program
City of Elliot Lake
Reduced access to city recreation and transit
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
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AGF Group Foundation — Community Giving
AGF Group Foundation (AGF)
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aid For Artists
Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF)
Support for Ukrainian arts in Ukraine
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aid for operation - arts - organizations
Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
Operating support for professional arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aide à la mobilité - arts - organismes
Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
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
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Al Potvin Family Foundation — General Funding
Al Potvin Family Foundation
Supports local youth through education and wellbeing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program
Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Alberta Culture and Status of Women, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Canadian Heritage, Government of Alberta
One-year artist residency for Alberta artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador
Government of Alberta
Support for an Alberta artist residency and public arts outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch — General Funding
Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Supports affordable sport and recreation access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Andrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Short-term relief for writers in financial need
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Animating Historic Sites
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Annual Community Telethon (ACT) Grant Applications for 2026
Kitimat Community Foundation
Funding for local community projects and programs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Kitamaat Village, Kitimat, BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Annual Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
The Prince George Community Foundation (PGCF)
Funding for larger community impact projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR)
Accessibility support for FACTOR applicants and recipients
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)
Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)
Seed funding for innovative Northern teams
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 19, 2026
NL, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Armstrong Family Foundation — General Funding
Armstrong Family Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Art Spark Texas
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Support for inclusive arts community initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Articipate
Support for new artistic work development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : July 6, 2025
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artist Call - Trail Mix
City of Brantford
Local musicians submit original songs for Trail Mix
Eligible Funding
From $50 to $50
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artist Studio Award program
City of Vancouver
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 30, 2021
Closing date : August 4, 2021
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artist to Market Program (AMP)
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Supports NWT artists showcasing and selling work
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NT, Canada
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Artistic Production
Periculum Foundation for Contemporary Art
Funding for research-based artistic production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 24, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Artistic shift
Organization
Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artportunity Knocks
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Youth-focused arts and education funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ArtReach – Orlando
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Support for youth arts programs in Orlando
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ARTreach Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Funding for community arts programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for arts festivals and presenters
Eligible Funding
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 10, 2022
Closing date : June 12, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Funding for professional growth and advancement of artistic careers and practices.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Support for eco-responsible arts projects in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : May 1, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts For All – New York
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Support for accessible arts opportunities for children
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
New York City, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts for All Inc.
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Support for arts access for NYC youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Arts for Learning Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts for Youth Award
Toronto Arts Foundation
Recognition for arts engagement with Toronto youth
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 26, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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Arts Organization Incubator Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
Capacity-building support for NWT arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts organizations operational assistance
Government of New Brunswick
Operational support for New Brunswick arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : April 30, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts-based programming
Paul Barber Foundation (PBF)
Funding for arts programs supporting equity and inclusion
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $120,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund
Government of Manitoba
Support for community arts, culture and sport projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Art Starts
Supports artistic programming in BC schools
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ArtWell
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Multidisciplinary arts support for underserved communities
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ArtWorksTO — Indigenous Cohort 2025–2026
Toronto Arts Foundation
Fully funded Indigenous media arts support
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Assistance to organizations
Prim (PRIM)
Support for mission-driven nonprofit projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Audience Development Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Supports arts organizations to grow audiences
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 23, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Austrian Society of Montréal — Music Education Bursaries
Austrian Society of Montréal
Support for music study bursaries in Austria
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BACCF Annual Granting Program
Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation
Funding for charitable community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : February 14, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Baz Foundation — General Funding
Baz Foundation
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants
Osprey Community Foundation
Support for local artists and media arts projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 14, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Accelerate Program
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Two-year capacity funding for arts and culture groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 19, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports circulation, touring, and travel projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports arts circulation, touring, digitization, and translation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Funding for arts and cultural space development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : November 6, 2025
BC, Canada

Grants and Funding for Artists in Canada for 2026

CAF Women in Sport Program 2025-2026

Centre-du-Québec Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

Black Arts Projects

Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Cultural Development Fund

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants

Environmentally responsible production, dissemination, promotion and consolidation or resource-pooling

Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4

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Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Festivals and events

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Structuring the regional tourism offering

MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1

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

MRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program

MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation

MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches

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MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans

MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals

Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada

SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad

SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad

SODEXPORT — Component 3: Collective presence at markets and fairs, and other export activities

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy

2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Legacy Fund

2025 Artist in Residence program

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2025 Community Grant Program

2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program

2026 Call for Projects – Brand Image Rollout – Urban Art Initiative

2026/27 Partnership Funding Program

4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible

Aamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs

Abbey's Foundation — Arts Scholarships

Abbey's Foundation Scholarship

Abitibi-Témiscamingue athlete fund

Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund

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Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs

Accessibility Support Fund

AccessSLED Program

Act Out Long Beach

Activate Brantford Grant

Activity Grant

ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants

AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding

Affiliated Community Group Policy

Affordable Access Program

Discovery at scale.

AGF Group Foundation — Community Giving

Aid For Artists

Aid for operation - arts - organizations

Aide à la mobilité - arts - organismes

Al Potvin Family Foundation — General Funding

Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program

Alberta Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador

Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch — General Funding

Andrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund

Animating Historic Sites

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Annual Community Telethon (ACT) Grant Applications for 2026

Annual Grant Program - Community Impact Grant

Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund

Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)

Armstrong Family Foundation — General Funding

Art Spark Texas

Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

Artist Call - Trail Mix

Artist Studio Award program

Artist to Market Program (AMP)

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Artistic Production

Artistic shift