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.
437 opportunities available
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AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding
Funding for province-wide arts organizations in Alberta
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Street performers on the pedestrianized Plaza Saint-Hubert
Permits for public artists to perform on pedestrian Saint-Hubert Plaza
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Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
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Yvonne L. Bombardier Visual Arts Scholarship Program
Visual Arts scholarship for Master’s students in Québec
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture
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OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Supports creation, presentation, and development of northern Ontario arts
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Financial support for Indigenous creative initiatives
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Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
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Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
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Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival
Supports Indigenous film producers attending Cannes Producers Network
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CALQ — Professional Development
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Arts Impact Grant
Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
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Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events
Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
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SOCAN — Work Commissioning Assistance
Supports commissioning of new concert or classical music works
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Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs
Money for Saskatchewan creative industries
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
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Edmonton Arts Council - Emergency Support
Urgent support for unforeseeable organizational emergencies
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Cultural Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities
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CWCF Young Adult Arts and Culture Granting Program
Supports youth-led arts promoting co-operatives
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Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
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AFA — Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding
Funding for Alberta-based major arts presenters organizations
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Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Soutien à la programmation : Festivals artistiques et diffuseurs de saisons de spectacles professionnels
Supports professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters
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Edmonton Arts Council - Grants for Individuals and Collectives
Support for artistic creation, development, and production
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OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Supports French-language literary projects for Ontario artists and organizations
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OAC — Music Creation Projects
Supports Ontario artists in creating new, original musical works
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OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
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Recreation & Sports Funding
Support for community sports recreation and special events
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Events & Festivals Fund
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
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Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
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ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Support for arts programming in BC schools
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MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
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AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Annual funding for arts-supporting nonprofit organizations in Alberta
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Fund for Support for Access
Supports accessibility measures for funded arts projects
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Project Development Fund
Supports film and TV project development in British Columbia
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Interactive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
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AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
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Artist Studio Award program
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
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Strategic Innovation Fund — Digital Generator – Stream 2
Enhancing digital capacities for Canadian arts organizations
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
PANAM recognition program
Supports non-profits providing activities for disabled individuals
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OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Supports the presentation of Ontario's professional Francophone artists
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Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
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OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
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AFA — Art Acquisitions by Application
AFA purchases artworks for permanent collection from Alberta artists
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AFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artists
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Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Manitoba Accessibility Fund removes barriers through project grants
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Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for student summer employment positions in key sectors
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Programme de bibliothèque de recherche
Support for research library access and scholarship projects
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Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
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Record in BC
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
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AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship
$7,000 scholarship for talented young Albertan film artists
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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
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Experience Ontario 2025
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
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AFA — Artists and Education Funding
Subsidizes Alberta artists' fees for school residency projects
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Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 3 - National Showcase and Tour
Supports francophone artists' international exposure and career development
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OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Supports audience development for professional arts presentations outside Toronto
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Shine Across Canada and Internationally
Support presenting artistic works to diverse audiences
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Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
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British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Funding for the arts in British Columbia
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Musicaction — Album production
Sound recording production grant for Francophone artists
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Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
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ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning
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The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
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My First Games
Supports youth sports initiation through local and regional events
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Music Company
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
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Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt
Support for organizational change and future planning
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Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
Support for artists from equity-seeking communities
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Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
Supports nonprofit arts operations and year-round programming
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French Language Arts and Culture Development
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
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Major Sport Event Grant Program
Supports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta
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Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
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The Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
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Edmonton Arts Council - Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
Supports new arts initiatives and collaboration
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Supports regional economic development and business innovation in Quebec
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OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario-based professional music production and presentation
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AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Funding up to $18,000 for Alberta artists' music projects
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Theatre Rental Grant Program
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
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OAC — Market Development Travel
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
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OAC — Music Recording Projects
Supports Ontario musicians with funding for music recording projects
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Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Supports community events celebrating local arts and historical heritage
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Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Funding for enhancing Alberta public-use community facilities
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Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
Program supports international promotion and career development activities
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OAC — Dance Projects
Supports creation, production, and development of professional dance projects