Grant and FundingClosed
The Rhonda Payne Theatre Award
Support for women theatre artists in Newfoundland and Labrador
Updated May 2026
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.
1083 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Summer School Project Funding
Support for residence-based summer arts schools
Grant and FundingOpenArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Support for arts programming in BC schools
Grant and FundingClosedStream Three — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous-led sport and recreation projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities — Stream One
Annual funding for Indigenous sport and social goals 
Grant and FundingClosedPRIX COAL 2023: an edition on plants
Support for art projects on the plant world
Grant and FundingClosedSports and Cultural Events Funding
Funding for sports and cultural event participation
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Projects for School-age Youth Component
Funding for Indigenous youth cultural projects
Grant and FundingClosedPacific Academy Foundation Scholarship
Support for talented youth in arts or sports
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
Grant and FundingClosedPiscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant Program
Support for visual artists’ career growth
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Fund for Socio-Economic Events and Activities
Funding for local socio-economic events and activities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTownshippers Foundation Grants
Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships- Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable Tax Credit Relating to Income from an Income-Averaging Annuity for Artists
Refundable tax credit for artists with annuity income 
Grant and FundingOpening SoonAssistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Funding for professional associations and collective organizations
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund
Support for community arts, culture and sport projects
Grant and FundingOpenFund for Support for Access
Supports accessibility measures for funded arts projects
Other SupportClosedThe Generation Guard Foundation — General Support
Support for young athletes through sponsorship and gear
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Group Affiliates Program
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Grant and FundingClosedCanada Iceland Foundation Grant Program
Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship
Funding for local community events and programs
Grant and FundingClosedCreative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommunity Initiatives Fund
Municipal funding for local community projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec - Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship: Sport – Guy Le Blanc and Marie-Claude Cholette Family Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for Francophone Alberta athletes - Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part C: Annual Improvements
Funding for annual competition safety improvements 
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Grant and FundingClosedFondation communautaire de la Péninsule acadienne – Community Grants (call for proposals)
Community funding for local initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRenfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Grants
Funding for Canadian education, music, and medical research projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFestival Antigonish Foundation — General Operating Support
Annual operating support for live theatre
Grant and FundingClosedTD Securities Underwriting Hope — General Funding
Supports children and youth-focused community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)
Funding for local arts and community cultural projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects supporting cultural offerings in the educational pathway
Support for youth cultural activities in schools 
Grant and FundingOpenVisual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedDance Creation Residency
Support for dance creation residencies in Montreal- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Cuba Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Québec-Cuba joint projects - Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
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Grant and FundingClosedCultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Grant and FundingClosedYvonne L. Bombardier Visual Arts Scholarship Program
Support for visual arts master’s students
Grant and FundingClosedPilot Mound & District Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Funding for community-benefit projects
Grant and FundingClosedCWCF Young Adult Arts and Culture Granting Program
Supports youth-led arts promoting co-operatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program
Financial incentives for village core businesses
Grant and FundingClosedArts-based programming
Support arts programs advancing equality for underserved communities- Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario
Support for Black youth well-being initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Assistance Grant Program
Funding for Parry Sound community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture
Supports large-scale Quebec cultural projects 
Grant and FundingOpenMusic PEI — Microgrants
Supports Prince Edward Island musicians’ professional development and creative projects
Grant and FundingClosedCLCF Community Grants and Scholarships
Annual community funding and scholarships
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenKootenay Savings Community Foundation
Funding for nonprofit community initiatives- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Visible Minorities and Ethnocultural Communities as Part of the Fight Against Racism
Support for anti-racism intercultural projects 
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWestern Front — Artist Residencies and Programming
Curated artist residencies and production support- Grant and FundingClosed
Papa George Foundation — General Funding
Support for youth-focused community initiatives - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Listening services and emergency financial aid to the Canadian music community
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Grant and FundingClosedMeaford Recreation Fund
Financial support for recreation and cultural activities
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpenCALQ —Creation
Financial support for artistic creation and development in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedDCAF Athlete of the Month / Athlete of the Year Program
Funding for Canadian amateur athletes
Grant and FundingClosedKawartha Lakes Canada Day Fund
Funding for eligible Canada Day community events- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Supports public presentation of professional artists 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life
Funding for cultural action in minority communities 
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Funding for community events and arts festivals- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NWT Sport Fund Project Application
Support for amateur sport projects in the NWT - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Animating Historic Sites
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson
Grant and FundingClosedPrincess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Endowment Fund
Funding for Manitoba high-performance athletes- Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario music creation and presentation - Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship
Support for young Alberta film and video artists - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces
Supports early-stage access to affordable creative spaces 
Grant and FundingClosedResponsible and Strategic Initiatives Support Program 2025-2027 — Stream 3 - Business Intelligence
Funding for strategic tourism business intelligence projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Huff Family Fund
Matching funding for community projects in Prince Edward County