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

Grant and FundingClosed
Get Lit – Words Ignite
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Support for youth literacy and creativity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Gillespie Foundation — General Funding
Gillespie Foundation (GF)
Community support for youth and safety initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Glencore — Community engagement
Canadian Copper Refinery (CCR)
Community funding for local projects
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
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Graeme Bell Travel Award
University of Calgary
Travel support for professional artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,600 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grant Burnyeat Student Series
Arts Club Foundation
Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)
Town of Orangeville
Community funding for local organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 58,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver
City of Vancouver
Supports emerging artists engaging youth in creative community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for programs supporting the health, education, and well-being of citizens
The George Hogg Family Foundation (GHFF)
Funding for community wellbeing projects
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants to Community Partners
Town of Renfrew
Funding for local community partner initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants to organizations
R. Howard Webster Foundation
Funding for arts, education and community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
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Grants to Volunteer Organizations & Groups
City of Timmins
Funding for Timmins volunteer organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Guitares pour vétérans Canada
Guitares Pour Vets Canada (VETS)
Music support program for veterans
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Halifax Foundation — General Funding
Halifax Foundation
Funding for community-benefit projects in Halifax
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
Government of Canada
Operational funding for Toronto waterfront programming
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 32% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Healthy Communities Initiative Regions
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Supports healthier, safer communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Help with research and exploration
Prim (PRIM)
Technical support for PRIM project budgeting
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Helping Kids Play
Town of Parry Sound
Support for kids’ activity participation costs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants
Government of Alberta
Matching funding for Alberta heritage projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
High Performance Recognition Program
Tennis Canada
High-performance support for tennis development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Home Field Heroes
Whitecaps FC Foundation
Funding for soccer pitch and infrastructure upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 30, 2025
BC, Canada
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HOPE Charity Fund
HOPE Toronto Inc. (HOPE)
Funding for local Toronto-area charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hugo Alvarado Community Art Project
Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation (SPSF)
Support for a school-based community art project
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
IAFxCCA Collaborative Pilot Initiative Supporting Inuit Artists
Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Collaborative funding support for Inuit artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
In A Perfect World Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Supports youth creative expression programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Affairs Grants Program
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for small Indigenous social, cultural and educational projects
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $5,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Artist Award
Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA), Toronto Arts Foundation
Supports Indigenous artistic creation and development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 16, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous cultural partnership
Government of Québec
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Individual Professional Development Program - Culture Mauricie
Culture Mauricie
Support for individual professional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 14, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Production of Shows
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Interim financing for show production tax credits
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $75
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Inuktut Songwriting Contest
Government of Nunavut
Supports Nunavut songwriters promoting Inuktut language in music
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
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ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Funding for Indigenous screen-based training and mentorship
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 29, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Jaxon Joseph "For the Love of the Game" Memorial Scholarship
St. Albert Community Foundation (SASCF)
Scholarship for Grade 12 hockey players
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
John Andrews Foundation Grant Program
John Andrews Foundation, Jordan Family Foundation
Funding for charitable projects in Northwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
John V. Hicks Scholarship
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for poetry writers at a Saskatchewan retreat
Eligible Funding
From $300 to $300
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
JUEL Foundation Grants and Player Assist Program (PAP)
JUEL Foundation (JUEL)
Funding for elite female student-athletes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,400 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
City of Richmond Hill
Funding for youth sports and recreation participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Junior Golf Program Grants
Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)
Funding for junior golf program development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Justin Lefebvre Foundation - Financial Aid Program
The Justin Lefebvre Foundation
Financial aid for children in Estrie
Eligible Funding
From $100 to $350
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation — General Funding
Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation
Private foundation supporting community initiatives in Southern California
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
KidSport NWT Grant
Sport North Federation
Funding for children’s sport participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU)
Funding for community projects and initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000
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
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding
Kornfeld Foundation
Flexible funding for civic and arts initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Kurling for Kids (K4K)
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
La Tuque Youth Budget – Funding Policy
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for youth projects in La Tuque
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laetitia-Cyr Scholarships
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Scholarships for emerging classical musicians in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 15, 2026
Closing date : April 15, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Lanaudière propulse le mouvement (pafilr)
Loisir et Sport Lanaudière
Funding for active recreation projects in Lanaudière
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,999 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)
Innovation and Development Manicouagan
Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Le prix Serge-Garant
Fondation Émile-Nelligan
Award for musical composition excellence
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Leisure Foundation
Loisir et Sport Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Scholarship for studies in leisure-related fields
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Recognition for Toronto arts administrators
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Levitt Music Series Grants
Levitt Family Foundation
Multi-year support for free outdoor concert series
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2025
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Listening services and emergency financial aid to the Canadian music community
The Unison Benevolent Fund
Emergency support for Canadian music 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
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music and capacity building
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Living Legacy Community Foundation Grants
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
Community funding for local projects and scholarships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Grants
The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation (LCHF)
Funding for Canadian education, music, and medical research projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant
Hockey Alberta Foundation
Funding for EDI education in hockey
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 8, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Logan Hunter Youth Leadership Award
St. Albert Community Foundation (SASCF)
Annual youth leadership award for student-athletes
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Long-term creation scholarship (2 years)
Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
Two-year funding for professional artistic creation
Eligible Funding
From $17,000 to $17,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Lordco Racing Program
Lordco Auto Parts
Racing sponsorships for motorsport teams
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Artists in Communities
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Arts funding for underserved communities
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
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MAC — Competitions
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for arts and culture prize competitions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Create
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for artistic creation and development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MAC — Present
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Funding for artistic presentations and publications
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Prizes
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Annual prize recognizing outstanding Manitoban arts achievers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Residencies
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for creative residencies in Riding Mountain
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
MAC — Strengthen
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for arts organizations to strengthen capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MAC — Tour
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for touring arts projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Travel/Professional Development
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Supports artistic travel and professional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Macdonald Stewart Foundation — General Funding
Macdonald Stewart Foundation (MSF)
Supports education, medicine, culture and heritage
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition
City of Markham
Public art competition for professional artists
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Markham, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Major Events Support Program
City of Trois-Rivières
Funding for major public events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 215,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative in British Columbia
Government of Canada
Support for major festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Special Events Grant Policy
Municipality of East Hants
One-time support for major special events
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Manitoba Accessibility Office
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : February 20, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Margaret Woodson Nea Mentorship Program
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Mentorship support for professional visual artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mayor's Art Awards
Municipality of Lakeshore
Recognizes artistic talent in Lakeshore
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MCG Youth Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Support for youth arts and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
McGregor Morris Fund
Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
Supports public art purchases in Elgin County
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
McMillan Family Foundation — General Funding
McMillan Family Foundation
Support for research, education and the arts
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Meaford Recreation Fund
Municipality of Meaford
Financial support for recreation and cultural activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations
Government of Québec
Supports collective fundraising for cultural groups
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development
Government of Québec
Support for cultural fundraising development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Media Art Production Fund
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)
Production support for independent media art projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : February 27, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mental health financial aid and professional advice
The Unison Benevolent Fund
Emergency aid and counselling for music workers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Mentorship program
City of Kitchener
Mentorship support for local artists
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Meridian Centre Community Use Program
City of St. Catharines
Community access to Meridian Centre game tickets
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 10, 2026
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
City of Kawartha Lakes
Funding for downtown improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Minnedosa & District Foundation Grants and Scholarships
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF), Minnedosa and District Foundation Inc.
Support for local community projects and students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Minor Sport Non-Resident Fee Subsidy
Township of Georgian Bluffs
Fee reimbursement for minor sports participation
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MIP LONDON 2026 – SODEC Offer for Quebec Participants
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for Quebec companies attending MIP London
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Miriam Bennett Artist-in-Residence
Arts Club Foundation
One-year residency with mentorship and support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mississippi Mills Community Fund - 2026 Pilot Grant
Mississippi Mills Community Fund
Community funding for local initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitsui Canada Foundation — General Funding
Mitsui Canada Foundation
Supports Canada-Japan education and cultural exchange
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Molson Foundation Grant Program
Molson Foundation
Funding for qualified charitable organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MOMentum Games Grant
MOMentum
Financial support for Team Canada athlete moms
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Montréal Microcredit — Bridge Loan
Montréal Microcredit
Short-term bridge financing with advisory support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multi-Year Grant Programs for Arts Organizations
Winnipeg Arts Council (WAC)
Multi-year operating support for Winnipeg arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 19, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Meaford Children & Youth Recreation Fund
Municipality of Meaford
Funding for youth recreation and cultural activities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Port Hope Donation Program
Municipality of Port Hope
Municipal support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding for Artists in Canada for 2026

Get Lit – Words Ignite

Gillespie Foundation — General Funding

Glencore — Community engagement

Graeme Bell Travel Award

Grant Burnyeat Student Series

Grants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)

Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver

Grants for programs supporting the health, education, and well-being of citizens

Grants to Community Partners

Grants to organizations

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Grants to Volunteer Organizations & Groups

Guitares pour vétérans Canada

Halifax Foundation — General Funding

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Healthy Communities Initiative Regions

Help with research and exploration

Helping Kids Play

Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants

High Performance Recognition Program

Home Field Heroes

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HOPE Charity Fund

Hugo Alvarado Community Art Project

IAFxCCA Collaborative Pilot Initiative Supporting Inuit Artists

In A Perfect World Grant

Indigenous Affairs Grants Program

Indigenous Artist Award

Indigenous cultural partnership

Individual Professional Development Program - Culture Mauricie

Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Production of Shows

Inuktut Songwriting Contest

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ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant

Jaxon Joseph "For the Love of the Game" Memorial Scholarship

John Andrews Foundation Grant Program

John V. Hicks Scholarship

JUEL Foundation Grants and Player Assist Program (PAP)

Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter

Junior Golf Program Grants

Justin Lefebvre Foundation - Financial Aid Program

Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation — General Funding

KidSport NWT Grant

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Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs

Kornfeld Foundation — General Funding

Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign

La Tuque Youth Budget – Funding Policy

Laetitia-Cyr Scholarships

Lanaudière propulse le mouvement (pafilr)

Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)

Le prix Serge-Garant

Leisure Foundation

Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award

Discovery at scale.

Levitt Music Series Grants

Listening services and emergency financial aid to the Canadian music community

Live Music

Living Legacy Community Foundation Grants

Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Grants

Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant

Logan Hunter Youth Leadership Award

Long-term creation scholarship (2 years)

Lordco Racing Program

MAC — Artists in Communities

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MAC — Competitions

MAC — Create

MAC — Present

MAC — Prizes

MAC — Residencies

MAC — Strengthen

MAC — Tour

MAC — Travel/Professional Development

Macdonald Stewart Foundation — General Funding

Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition

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Major Events Support Program

Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative in British Columbia