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.
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Support for francophone national music tours
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DCAF Athlete of the Month / Athlete of the Year Program
Funding for Canadian amateur athletes
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Grant and FundingOpen
COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance Program
COVID-19 recovery support for Pennsylvania small businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Support for arts programming in BC schools
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Funding for Canadian literary and dramatic translations
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Grant and FundingOpen
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Grants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
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BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
Funding for arts and cultural space development
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Yvonne L. Bombardier Visual Arts Scholarship Program
Support for visual arts master’s students
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Support for eco-responsible arts projects in Montreal
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Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area
Funding for downtown property improvement projects
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PRIX COAL 2023: an edition on plants
Support for art projects on the plant world
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Artistic shift
Support for emerging professional artists in Montérégie
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OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic development
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Grant and FundingOpen
Call for proposals on culture to promote mental health among youth aged 12 to 18
Funding for culture-based youth mental health projects
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Annual operating support for arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Fund for Support for Access
Supports accessibility measures for funded arts projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for business and property improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Matching support for public community facilities
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs
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Musicaction — Support for music entrepreneurs and organizations working in Francophone OLMCs
Funding for Francophone minority music entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
Funding for downtown improvement projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Community Affiliation Policy
Support for local community leisure organizations
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
International music career development support
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie
Funding for cultural development projects in Mauricie
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Abroad — Translation
Supports international translation of Canadian literary and dramatic works
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Dance Creation Residency
Support for dance creation residencies in Montreal
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Supports public presentation of professional artists
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Artist Studio Award program
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Strategic Innovation Fund — Digital Generator – Stream 2
Enhancing digital capacities for Canadian arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Scholarship for young Albertan performing artists
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Supports operating activities of performing arts organizations
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Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Grant and FundingOpen
Bison Transport Women to Watch Grant
Funding for young female sport development in Manitoba
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OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
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Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries
Tuition support for student coaches in Manitoba
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Financial Programs
Funding for tourism initiatives in SDG
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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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Sylva Gelber Music Foundation Awards
Funding for emerging classical music performers
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
COAL Prize 2026 : The Night
Art prize for night-themed ecological projects
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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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Strategic Initiatives (including Festivals)
Funding for multicultural member initiatives
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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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Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives
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Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program
Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
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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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CFUW Elizabeth & Rachel Massey Award
Funding for postgraduate creative arts studies
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Framework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
Operating support for eligible community organizations
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Farquharson Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships for students in financial need
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Dr. Paul Tamblyn Music Educator Scholarship
Annual scholarship for choral directors
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Townshippers Foundation Grants
Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships
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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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Vitalization Program - RRF4
Funding for community and economic vitality projects
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Grants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)
Community funding for local organizations
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Community Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship
Funding for local community events and programs
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British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Funding for the arts in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpen
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning
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Jaxon Joseph "For the Love of the Game" Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Grade 12 hockey players
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Logan Hunter Youth Leadership Award
Annual youth leadership award for student-athletes
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Prescott Community Grants Program – 2026 Grant Package (Intake #1)
Community funding for local projects and initiatives
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Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour
Support for Ontario arts professionals