Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Financial Programs
Funding for tourism initiatives in SDG
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 FundingClosedEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedDomenic Mobilio Foundation — Student Scholarships and Children's Charities
Supports scholarships and children’s charities
- Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for programs supporting the health, education, and well-being of citizens
Funding for community wellbeing projects - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Guitares pour vétérans
Music learning support for veterans and service members 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedNational Arts Service Organization (NASO) Designation and Registration
Designation for national arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 2: Support for regional celebrations
Funding for regional Quebec National Holiday celebrations
Grant and FundingClosedEtobicoke Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship
Scholarships supporting student-athletes in Etobicoke
Grant and FundingOpenEdmonton Arts Council - Emergency Support
Urgent support for unforeseeable organizational emergencies
Grant and FundingClosedProject Grant Program for Arts Organizations & Collectives
Partial support for public arts projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund
Funding for live arts and music projects 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program
Financial incentives for Main Street redevelopment
Grant and FundingClosedAccess to Recreation Grant Program
Fee assistance for recreation and cultural activities
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSupport Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)
Funding for cultural organizations in Gatineau
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for tourism products and experiences
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSupport for Community Organizations
Municipal support for local community groupsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,700 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedGrant Burnyeat Student Series
Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
Support for B.C. First Nations arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenBusiness / Arts - artsvest Regional
Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedArts Organization Incubator Program
Capacity-building support for NWT arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
JUEL Foundation Grants and Player Assist Program (PAP)
Funding for elite female student-athletes 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRegional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The only financial support
Funding for leisure and sport projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCharles Biddle Award
Recognition for immigrant cultural contributors in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture
Funding for youth delinquency prevention through culture 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Portage and District Grant Program
Funding for charitable community projectsEligible 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 projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Prices and winners
Awards for artistic and cultural excellence in Montérégie 
Grant and FundingClosedSpecial Event Permit Fee Assistance Program
Fee assistance for eligible Oakville special events- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Mars Family Foundation Grants
Funding for qualifying Wisconsin nonprofits 
Grant and FundingClosedCKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)
Operating support for Kingston arts organizations
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growthEligible Funding- From $8,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedFabulous Festivals and Events Program
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Film and Video Individual Project Funding
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Petro-Canada Excellence Award for Coaches
Recognizes outstanding Canadian coaches 
Grant and FundingClosedFondation L'Accolade — Artistic Creation Funding
Artistic residencies for contemporary creation- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works - Grant and FundingClosed
Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grants
Community funding for local nonprofit projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for associations covered by the Act respecting the professional status of artists
Support for artist associations in Quebec 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenLocal Events
Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenCreative Enquiry Lab
Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourism Innovation Grant Program
Funding for innovative tourism experiences in Oxford County
Grant and FundingClosedInuktut Songwriting Contest
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
Grant and FundingClosedKornfeld Foundation — General Funding
Flexible funding for civic and arts initiatives- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec-Nordic Council of Ministers Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Quebec-Nordic cooperation projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Subsidies and scholarships - leisure
Funding for leisure and sports projects in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedReston and Area Foundation Grant Program
Community grants and scholarships in West Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation, Arts and Culture Grant / Tourism and Economic Development Grant
Funding for community and local development projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedYear Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers
Funding for year-round tennis facilities
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedMusicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
Grant and FundingClosedStreet performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert
Permits for public artists to perform on pedestrian Saint-Hubert Plaza
- Grant and FundingClosed
National ACE Prize Program
Recognition program for coaching excellence in Canada Find tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenMRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
Grant and FundingClosed2025 Community Grant Program
Funding for local community projects in Port Hope- Grant and FundingClosed
Logan Hunter Youth Leadership Award
Annual youth leadership award for student-athletes 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays
Financial support for tourism marketing projects
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Grant and FundingClosedJumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
Funding for youth sports and recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedDowntown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant
Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonThe Agape Foundation of London Grant Program
Funding for London community non-profits
- Grant and FundingClosed
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Support for emerging visual artists' growth 
Grant and FundingClosedSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Program
Juried awards for New Brunswick artists and craftspeople
- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Annual operating support for community performing arts groups - Grant and FundingClosed
Aide à la mobilité - arts - organismes
Travel funding for professional arts organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedLac Saint-Jean - Regional transport fund for recreational and sporting activities
Transportation support for provincial sports events- Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities - Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Program for Sports and Recreational Infrastructure in Schools and Higher Education (PSISRSES)
Funding for school sports and recreation infrastructure
Other SupportClosedCommunity Service Organization Designation
Subsidized facility access for community organizations
