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.

917 programs available

Other SupportClosed
Community Service Organization Designation
City of Orillia
Subsidized facility access for community organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Government of Ontario
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : May 16, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Support Policy
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Support for local community organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program
City of Charlottetown
Funding for local sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Well-being Bursary Program
Municipality of Meaford
Funding for community well-being projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Funding for competition venue improvements
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $2,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part A: Course Design
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Funding for competition course design improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part C: Annual Improvements
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Funding for annual competition safety improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part D: One-Time EV105 Grant
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Funding for EV105 course improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Connecting through Culture Project
Creative Gros Morne
Support for culture-based projects in Gros Morne
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 19, 2025
NL, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Connextions 2026 Vinyl Window Murals
Town of Oakville
Arts and culture activities in Oakville
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Conseil des arts de Longueuil - Financial assistance to organizations
Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
Financial support for Longueuil arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cornwall Tourism Development Fund
City of Cornwall
Supports tourism projects in Cornwall
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Council Community Grant
Town of Collingwood
Local community project funding support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : December 1, 2024
Closing date : February 7, 2025
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Councillor Ward Funding Program
Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
Funding for community projects in Chatham-Kent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
County of Brant Community Grants - Event Stream
BCF (BCF)
Funding for community events in Brant
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Coup de pouce
Culture Mauricie
One-time support for artists' career projects
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : April 17, 2026
Closing date : May 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Historical eligibility rules for COVID-19 wage and rent support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Multi-year funding for Indigenous arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 1, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creation grant
Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
Support for artistic creation in Longueuil
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Creative Action Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Supports arts-based youth development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative County Grant Program
County of Lambton
Matching funding for local cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 17, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Export Canada
Canadian Heritage
Funding for Canadian creative exports
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 25, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative grant for emerging artists
Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
Support for emerging artists’ creation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Call for Projects – Ville de La Tuque
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for cultural and urban art projects in La Tuque
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cultural Cooperation Grant Program (New Brunswick/Quebec)
New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Government of New Brunswick
Supports cultural cooperation projects between Quebec and New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
City of Vancouver
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $40,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Events Funding
Township of Wellington North
Support for culturally significant community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Events Funding and Sponsorship
Township of Wellington North
Funding for cultural community events in Wellington North
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 9, 2025
Closing date : July 9, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Creation and production fund for artists
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa artists in creating and producing new works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 27, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
City of Ottawa
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : June 13, 2025
Closing date : August 13, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 20, 2025
Closing date : November 20, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 6, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
City of Toronto
Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 2, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
City of Vancouver
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Infrastructure Development Program
Government of Québec
Supports development and improvement of public cultural infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $20,000,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Initiatives Support Program
MRC des Etchemins (MRC)
Funding for local cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $2,500
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
City of Vancouver
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Mediation Program
City of Trois-Rivières
Support for cultural mediation projects in Trois-Rivières
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2025
Closing date : November 2, 2025
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component
Government of Québec
Funding for Indigenous youth cultural projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
City of Vancouver
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications (FICC)
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : June 24, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Societal Values
Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Funding for Inuit cultural and community wellness projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture Funding - Arts funding program
City of Ottawa
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 28, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CWCF Young Adult Arts and Culture Granting Program
Canadian Worker Co-op Federation
Supports youth-led arts promoting co-operatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
D'Addario Foundation Community Music and In-Kind Grants
D'Addario Foundation
Music and in-kind support for community organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Dance Creation Residency
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
Support for dance creation residencies in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dashwood Community Development Fund (DCDF)
Municipality of South Huron
Funding for Dashwood community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
DCAF Athlete of the Month / Athlete of the Year Program
Diverse Citi Athletic Foundation (DCAF)
Funding for Canadian amateur athletes
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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Tax CreditsClosed
Deduction for a Salaried Musician
Government of Québec
Tax deduction for salaried musicians
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Deduction for copyright income
Government of Québec
Annual deduction on eligible copyright income
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture
Government of Québec
Funding for youth delinquency prevention through culture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Digital Main Street (DMS)
Online store support for Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : June 11, 2020
Closing date : February 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Domenic Mobilio Foundation — Student Scholarships and Children's Charities
Domenic Mobilio Foundation
Supports scholarships and children’s charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Doris Hillis Scholarship
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dr. Paul Tamblyn Music Educator Scholarship
Sing Canada Harmony Scholarship Fund
Annual scholarship for choral directors
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Dufferin Community Foundation
Supports cultural activities for better mental health
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 18, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EDC 2026 Call for Projects – Cultural Development Agreement
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for cultural projects in La Tuque
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
The Edmonton Arts Council Society
Funding for Edmonton arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
The Provincial Sport Organizations Council (OSN)
One-time relief funding for Ontario sport groups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 13, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Canadian Heritage
Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : October 8, 2025
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity Fund – Membership Subsidies Initiative
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Complimentary membership support for screen professionals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Government of Ontario, London Arts Council
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects
Eligible Funding
From $700 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 15, 2025
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship
Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame (ESHOF)
Scholarships supporting student-athletes in Etobicoke
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Event Development Grant
City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
Funding support for local event organizers
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2025
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Event Fund
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Funding for events in Côte-de-Beaupré
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Event Support Program
City of Elliot Lake
Financial support for community events in Elliot Lake
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
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Events & Festivals Fund
Travel Alberta
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $150,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 20, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 19, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Exploratory Mission in the Cultural Sector
Government of Québec
Support for cultural exploratory missions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Exploring the Arts
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Arts education support for partner schools
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Facility Fee Waiver Request Form
City of Temiskaming Shores
Facility fee waivers for eligible community groups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Facility grants
City of Kitchener
In-kind facility support for public events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Facility Rental Fee Waiver
Municipality of Highlands East
Fee waiver for eligible community events
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
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Family Movie Trust Fund — Community Support Program
Family Movie Trust Fund (FMTF)
Community support for family cinema access
Eligible Funding
From $432 to $1,745
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Farquharson Foundation Scholarship
The Farquharson Foundation
Scholarships for students in financial need
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FCMM Grant Program
Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba (FCMM)
Funding for eligible choral music projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Festival Antigonish Foundation — General Operating Support
Festival Antigonish Foundation
Annual operating support for live theatre
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FIG Fund
Fig Fund Foundation Inc. (FIG)
Small community funding for women’s programs
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance program for major local, regional, and provincial sporting events
Loisir et Sport Lanaudière
Funding for sanctioned sporting events in Lanaudière
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,999 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financing of community projects - arts and culture, communities, education, environment, health and development
La Fondation Polykar (LFP)
Support for community impact projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Funding for B.C. First Nations arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 28, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation communautaire de la Péninsule acadienne – Community Grants (call for proposals)
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), Fondation Communautaire de La Peninsule Acadienne Inc.
Community funding for local initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation L'Accolade — Artistic Creation Funding
Fondation L'Accolade
Artistic residencies for contemporary creation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ)
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds signature métropole - Stream 1: Support for festivals and major events
Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation du Québec (FSM)
Supports large-scale festivals and major events in Montréal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : December 12, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Fonds Sports-Québec
Sport Quebec
Support for federated sport projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fox Point Foundation — General Grants
Fox Point Foundation
Community funding for local projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Framework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
City of Trois-Rivières
Operating support for eligible community organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
France-Acadie Fund
Société Nationale de l’Acadie (SNA)
Support for Canadian students studying in France
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,750 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Friedrich Schiller Foundation for German-Canadian Culture — General Funding
Friedrich Schiller Foundation for German-Canadian Culture
Support for German-Canadian cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gainey Foundation — General Funding
Gainey Foundation
Support for youth arts and environment initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
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Gather Here Sponsorship Fund
City of Guelph
Funding for visitor-focused events in Guelph
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gear Up Equipment Program
Ronin Sharma Foundation (RSF)
Equipment support for first-time youth hockey players
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
General Fall Grants
Oxford Community Foundation (OCF)
Community funding for Oxford County organizations
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : October 17, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gershon Iskowitz Prize
Gershon Iskowitz Foundation
Prize for professional Canadian visual artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada

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