Grant and FundingOpen
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Support for grassroots community and conservation initiatives
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 FundingClosedCMIM Violin 2023
International violin competition for emerging classical musicians
Grant and FundingClosedMacdonald Stewart Foundation — General Funding
Supports education, medicine, culture and heritage
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program
Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Port Hope Donation Program
Municipal support for local community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Development Programs
Funding for arts and culture projects in St. Catharines
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCOVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)
Historical eligibility rules for COVID-19 wage and rent support
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Partnership Fund (CPP)
Funding for community initiatives in Strathroy-Caradoc
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Fee Assistance (P2P)
90% fee support for eligible recreation programs
Grant and FundingOpenMajor Community Initiatives and Events Grant
Funding for major community events and initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Conseil des arts de Longueuil - Financial assistance to organizations
Financial support for Longueuil arts organizations 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Creative grant for emerging artists
Support for emerging artists’ creation projects 
Grant and FundingClosedRichmond Hill Fee Assistance Program
Recreation fee support for Richmond Hill residents
Grant and FundingOpenProgramme de bibliothèque de recherche
Support for research library access and scholarship projects
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Grant and FundingArchivedRegional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCity of Matane Participatory Budget
Citizen projects funded by the City of Matane- Grant and FundingClosed
Molson Foundation Grant Program
Funding for qualified charitable organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Programmes du conseil sport loisir de l'Estrie
Financial support for sport and leisure projects 
Grant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Forces Artists Program
Supports artists documenting Canadian military life 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Project aid - arts - organizations
Project support for arts organizations in Longueuil 
- Grant and FundingClosed
UMC Charity Grant Program
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations 
Grant and FundingClosedCentennial Legacy Projects Fund
Funding for public legacy projects in North Bay
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWillow Park Charity Golf Classic — General Funding
Community fundraising support for local charity impact
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Initiatives Fund - Summer Grants
Provides funding for summer programs for children and youth
Grant and FundingOpenAthlete Assistance Program (AAP)
Provides financial support to high-performance Canadian athletes
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedHealthy Communities Initiative Regions
Supports healthier, safer communities
Grant and FundingOpenRio Tinto Alcan Canada - Diavik Communities Contribution Programme
Support for community priorities in Northern regions
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonToronto Arts Council Playwrights Program
Support for theatrical playwriting projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenCHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture
Grant and FundingClosedBOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Radiostar fund
Funding for francophone music promotion projects 
Grant and FundingClosedMusic Company
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
Grant and FundingClosedArts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Multi-year funding for Canadian arts presenters
Grant and FundingClosedLiterary Creation Projects (Works for Performance)
Funding for literary works created for performance- Grant and FundingClosed
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- Grant and FundingClosed
The Schneider Foundation — General Funding
Charitable funding for eligible nonprofit organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Support for sport participation and facility improvements
- Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations
Funding for Indigenous arts training organizations - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Partners in Art Funding Programs
Funding for contemporary visual art projects 
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant
Support inclusive arts development and mentorship
Grant and FundingOpenLorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grants
Funding for community-focused projects in southern Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Programme d'aide à la création
Support for independent media art creation - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme de valorisation d'initiatives francophones
Funding for French-language youth initiatives 
- Grant and FundingClosed
National Bank Play Your Court Program
Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades - Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations
Funding for professional arts presentation venues - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Training grants for coaches game plan
Funding for athlete coach education 
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts
Scholarship for young Alberta visual artists
Grant and FundingClosedBiannual Theatre Grant Competition: Intercultural Conversations
Support for intercultural theatre projectsFind tailored funding for your business
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Expert AdviceClosedDigital Main Street – ShopHere
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedCulture and Communications Investment Fund
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec
- Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector 
Grant and FundingClosedTrue Patriot Love Foundation - Local Community Fund
Grants to support military and Veteran community in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Development Funds - Performing Arts Community Development Fund
Funding for Whitby performing arts initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedBCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Supports arts circulation and touring activities
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Export and Cultural Outreach – Music and Variety
Funding for exporting Quebec music and variety content- Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators 
Grant and FundingClosedExploratory Mission in the Cultural Sector
Support for cultural exploratory missions- Grant and FundingClosed
Wilson 5 Foundation — General Funding
Funding for conservation, parks and public art 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Louisiana Cooperation Call for Projects
Supports Quebec-Louisiana cultural cooperation 
Grant and FundingOpenMusicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 2 - National Tour
Support for francophone national music tours- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse
Support for Ontario curatorial exhibitions and mentorship - Grant and FundingClosed
Subventions pour des causes ophtalmologiques
Funding for ophthalmological causes and projects 
Grant and FundingClosedPrograms for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial aid for the organization of regional games
Funding for regional sports and recreation projects
Grant and FundingClosedMajor Sport Event Grant Program
Supports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta- Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives (including Festivals)
Funding for multicultural member initiatives