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
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 15, 2022
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 15, 2022
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants in Aid
Supports community events and services in Ladysmith
Ladysmith, BC, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ladysmith, BC, Canada
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
GCanada
Closing date : June 8, 2026
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : June 8, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Health Funding
Support for health activities and community wellness
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Facilities
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
- From $5,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INSPIRE Fund
Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Castlegar, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Castlegar, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 24, 2026
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 24, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Local Events
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- From $1,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 30, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 30, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Victoria, BC, Canada
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Victoria, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Marketing Grant
Marketing support to boost visibility and sales
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : April 22, 2026
Closing date : June 17, 2026
MNT, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
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Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
North Cowichan, BC, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
North Cowichan, BC, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Music PEI — Microgrants
Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 4, 2026
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 4, 2026
- Maximum amount : 21,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Grants
Funding for innovative community programs
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 24, 2026
Closing date : September 24, 2026
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 24, 2026
Closing date : September 24, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : January 15, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 17, 2026
Closing date : September 17, 2026
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 17, 2026
Closing date : September 17, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : December 4, 2025
Closing date : September 29, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : December 4, 2025
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 10, 2026
Closing date : September 10, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : July 10, 2026
Closing date : September 10, 2026
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : October 29, 2026
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2026
Closing date : October 29, 2026
OOntario, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ontario Music Investment Fund
Supports Ontario music business growth
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 10, 2026
- From $10,000 to $125,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 10, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Closing date : October 2, 2026
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Closing date : October 2, 2026
BC, Canada
Closing date : October 2, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
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Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Prince, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Prince, Saskatchewan, Canada
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Granby, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Granby, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 26, 2026
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : August 26, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
NT, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2026
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
RCanada
Closing date : October 16, 2026
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : October 16, 2026
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rogers Series Fund
Funding for Canadian TV series production
Canada
Closing date : June 24, 2026
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : June 24, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Salmo Valley Fund
Community funding for local quality-of-life projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2026
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
SaskFestivals
Funding for festival organizations and series presenters
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2026
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Stark Family Fund
Funding for community projects in Prince Edward County
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
SQuebec, Canada
Open Date : February 23, 2026
- From $125 to $300,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 23, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Closing date : February 28, 2027
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : March 9, 2026
Closing date : February 28, 2027
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
- 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
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : November 15, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Closing date : November 15, 2026
TCanada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
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Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2023
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 31, 2026
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 31, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2026
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : June 17, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : July 1, 2026
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : July 1, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 4, 2026
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : August 4, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Other SupportOpen
Vivacité
Support for diverse artists and writers in Québec
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2026
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Canada
Closing date : July 18, 2024
- From $15,000 to $90,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : July 18, 2024
Canada
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2023
Closing date : January 16, 2025
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2023
Closing date : January 16, 2025
Canada
Closing date : May 27, 2026
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : May 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 18, 2025
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 18, 2025
Quebec, Canada
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : May 15, 2025
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : May 15, 2025
Canada
Open Date : October 10, 2025
Closing date : November 21, 2025
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : October 10, 2025
Closing date : November 21, 2025
Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2025
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2025
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