Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Artists in Canada for 2026
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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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenRogers Series Fund
Funding for Canadian TV series production
Grant and FundingClosedDoris Hillis Scholarship
Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
Grant and FundingClosedSt. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)
Support for arts and culture in St. Catharines
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Artists - Music-themed displays for Anne Foster Windows Program
Music-themed window display opportunity for artists
- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years
Funding for emerging young artists 
Grant and FundingClosedThe City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund
Funding for community-focused events in North Bay
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCultural Cooperation Grant Program (New Brunswick/Quebec)
Supports cultural cooperation projects between Quebec and New Brunswick
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenRegional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism – Gaspésie (EPRTNT) 2025–2027
Funding for tourism development and digital transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBusiness / Arts Awards
Awards recognizing arts-business leadership- Grant and FundingClosed
Educational leisure program
After-school leisure activities for secondary schools 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Support for eco-responsible arts projects in Montreal
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSupport Program for Regional Multi-sport and Single-sport Training Centres
Support for high-performance sports training centres
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedAccelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs
Fully funded tourism business accelerator
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBrock Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for downtown revitalization- Grant and FundingClosed
Phyllis and William R. Waters Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Support for education and charitable initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
Recreation and Sports Support and Accessibility Program
Support for accessible recreation and sports 
Grant and FundingClosedResearch & Sector-Building Grants
Supports equity-focused research and sector-building activities
Grant and FundingClosedWoolwich Way Tourism Funding Streams
Funding for tourism projects and marketing materials
Other SupportClosedRecreation and Cultural Programs Reimbursement Policy
Reimbursement for municipal recreation and cultural programs
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Grant and FundingClosedNikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Support for young Japanese Canadian students- Grant and FundingClosed
Donations to community organizations
Funding for Quebec charities supporting children 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Direct rent support for affected organizations
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Convertible financing for tourism development projects- Grant and FundingClosed
2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Legacy Fund
Funding for youth sport projects in the Battlefords area 
Other SupportClosedFacility Fee Waiver Request Form
Facility fee waivers for eligible community groups- Grant and FundingClosed
Concours musical international de Montréal – Violin 2026
International violin competition for emerging violinists - Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Technical Cooperation Projects with Quebec, Cundinamarca, Querétaro and the Metropolitan Region of Santiago for 2024-2025
Support for Québec-Basque joint cooperation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedFiscal Sponsorship
Enables approved fundraising with simplified donation administration- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Résidence ancrage à Annecy en France
Funding for artistic co-creation with the community 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedScholarships, awards, residencies, and artist support
Annual support for performing arts studies
- Grant and FundingOpen
Fund for the Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities
Support for professional arts market and audience access 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Spartan Foundation — Student-Athlete Scholarships
Support for student-athlete scholarships and development 
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Grant and FundingClosedEmergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief funding for Ontario sport groups- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Funding for creative sector restructuring 
Grant and FundingClosedInteractive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Grant and FundingClosedAFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Grant and FundingClosedMinnedosa & District Foundation Grants and Scholarships
Support for local community projects and students
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund
Supports youth community recreation programming
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpenBusiness Improvement Grant
Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
Grant and FundingOpenViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund
Supports coach and official training in northern BC
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan Incentive Program
Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedStrategic Projects Assistance | Call for Projects Distribution of Song Performances in College and Secondary School Settings
Support for school-based song performance distribution
Grant and FundingClosedWellington County Community Grants Programme
Funding for local community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Association Development Grant Program (ADP)
Operating support for Alberta sport organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
AGF Group Foundation — Community Giving
Community-focused funding for Canadian charities - Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Distribution of works in Quebec
Supports the dissemination of literary and storytelling works in Quebec 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Events Funding
Funding for culturally significant community events
Grant and FundingClosedSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Grants (2018-2020)
Support for New Brunswick visual arts projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture at School — Cultural Workshops in Schools
Funding for cultural workshops in Quebec schools 
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Grant and FundingClosedFramework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
Operating support for eligible community organizationsEligible 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 projectsConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosedRay Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant
Funding for sustainable live theatre innovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Region of Waterloo History Prize
Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritage 
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Grant and FundingOpenFirst Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF)
Funding for First Nations community infrastructure- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Supports operating activities of performing arts organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Théâtre – projets francophones
Funding for French-language theatre projects in Ontario - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations
Supports collective fundraising for cultural groups 
- Grant and FundingClosed
The Woolwich Way – Marketing Material Fund
Funding for tourism marketing materials in Woolwich 
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme de subvention sag-lac en action - sports
Funding for sports and physical activity projects
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Operating Funding (COF)
Supports Vancouver non-profit arts and cultural organizations' operations
Grant and FundingClosedEdmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
Supports nonprofit arts operations and year-round programming- Grant and FundingClosed
Justin Lefebvre Foundation - Financial Aid Program
Financial aid for children in Estrie - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie 
Grant and FundingOpenEvent & Organization Sponsorship
Community sponsorship for sports, arts, and entrepreneurship
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSport and Recreation Programs for Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous sport and recreation programs
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations- Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Funding for Canadian literary and dramatic translations 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Foundation Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award
Support for emerging Toronto jazz artists 
Grant and FundingClosedAl Potvin Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports local youth through education and wellbeing- Grant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV
Funding for sports and recreation facilities - Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver - Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development