Updated June 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.

1156 programs available

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Prim (PRIM)
Technical support for PRIM project budgeting
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Helping Kids Play
Town of Parry Sound
Support for kids’ activity participation costs
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
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
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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
Canada
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
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
HOPE Charity Fund
HOPE Toronto Inc. (HOPE)
Funding for local Toronto-area charities
Ontario, Canada
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ignite The Spark
Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF)
Funding for youth sports, arts and recreation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
In A Perfect World Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Supports youth creative expression programs
Canada
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
NB, Canada
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
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : November 16, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : November 16, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Individual Professional Development Program - Culture Mauricie
Culture Mauricie
Support for individual professional development
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 14, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 14, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Industry Sponsorship
Creative Saskatchewan
Sponsorship for creative industry business growth
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Government of British Columbia (BC), Creative BC
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 14, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Closing date : June 14, 2024
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Funding for Indigenous screen-based training and mentorship
Canada
Closing date : November 29, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Closing date : November 29, 2021
Grant and FundingClosed
Iwan Edwards Scholarship
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Support for young choral conductors
Canada
Open Date : January 7, 2025
Closing date : March 5, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Open Date : January 7, 2025
Closing date : March 5, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Jaxon Joseph "For the Love of the Game" Memorial Scholarship
St. Albert Community Foundation (SASCF)
Scholarship for Grade 12 hockey players
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation Instrument Bank
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Instrument loan for young string musicians
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 36,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
John Andrews Foundation Grant Program
John Andrews Foundation, Jordan Family Foundation
Funding for charitable projects in Northwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
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
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,400 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
City of Richmond Hill
Funding for youth sports and recreation participation
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Junior Golf Program Grants
Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)
Funding for junior golf program development
Manitoba, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100 to $350
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kajungiqsaut Grants (Kiinaujaksaq Pivallianirijanganik Ajuriqsuujjijuq)
Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kawartha Lakes Canada Day Fund
City of Kawartha Lakes
Funding for eligible Canada Day community events
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 31, 2025
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
Canada
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
Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award
Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
Biennial support for Inuk artistic careers
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
KidSport Canada - General Funding
KidSport Rosetown
Funding for kids’ sport participation costs
Parksville, Qualicum Beach, BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Parksville, Qualicum Beach, BC
Grant and FundingClosed
KidSport NWT Grant
Sport North Federation
Funding for children’s sport participation
NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU)
Funding for community projects and initiatives
BC, Canada
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
Canada
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
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
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
Lac Saint-Jean - Regional transport fund for recreational and sporting activities
Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Transportation support for provincial sports events
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Laetitia-Cyr Scholarships
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation (FJMC)
Scholarships for emerging classical musicians in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Open Date : January 15, 2026
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Open Date : January 15, 2026
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Lanaudière propulse le mouvement (pafilr)
Loisir et Sport Lanaudière
Funding for active recreation projects in Lanaudière
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,999 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)
Innovation and Development Manicouagan
Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan
Quebec, Canada
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
Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Other SupportClosed
Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Recognition for Toronto arts administrators
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Levitt Music Series Grants
Levitt Family Foundation
Multi-year support for free outdoor concert series
Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2025
Closing date : June 30, 2025
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
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Performance)
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for literary works created for performance
Thunder Bay, Toronto, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Thunder Bay, Toronto, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Live Music
Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music events and industry sustainability
BC, Canada
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
BC, Canada
Open Date : August 26, 2026
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Living Legacy Community Foundation Grants
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
Community funding for local projects and scholarships
Manitoba, Canada
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
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Local Arts Residency
City of Kingston
Space and support for local artists
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives
Township of South Stormont
Financial incentives for commercial property improvements
South Stormont, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
South Stormont, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant
Hockey Alberta Foundation
Funding for EDI education in hockey
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : January 8, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : January 8, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Logan Hunter Youth Leadership Award
St. Albert Community Foundation (SASCF)
Annual youth leadership award for student-athletes
Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $17,000 to $17,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : January 26, 2026
Closing date : April 7, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Lordco Racing Program
Lordco Auto Parts
Racing sponsorships for motorsport teams
Alberta, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Macdonald Stewart Foundation — General Funding
Macdonald Stewart Foundation (MSF)
Supports education, medicine, culture and heritage
Quebec, Canada
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
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Events Support Program
City of Trois-Rivières
Funding for major public events
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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 (MFESI) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for major Prairie festivals and events
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative in British Columbia
Government of Canada
Support for major festivals and events
BC, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA)
Supports world-class sport events in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 19, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : December 19, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : February 20, 2026
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
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : February 20, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Mars Family Foundation Grants
Mars Family Foundation (MFF)
Funding for qualifying Wisconsin nonprofits
Canada
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : May 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia - Multiple Programs (Benevolence, Bursary, Shared Funds, Administrative Funds)
Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia, Masonic Foundation of Alberta (MFA)
Support for charitable and educational initiatives
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $1,500
- Up to 75% of project cost
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
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mayor's Art Awards
Municipality of Lakeshore
Recognizes artistic talent in Lakeshore
Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
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
Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
McMillan Family Foundation — General Funding
McMillan Family Foundation
Support for research, education and the arts
Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mental health financial aid and professional advice
The Unison Benevolent Fund
Emergency aid and counselling for music workers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Mentorship program
City of Kitchener
Mentorship support for local artists
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Meridian Centre Community Use Program
City of St. Catharines
Community access to Meridian Centre game tickets
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 10, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : April 10, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
City of Kawartha Lakes
Funding for downtown improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
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)
Support for local community projects and students
Manitoba, Canada
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
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Miriam Bennett Artist-in-Residence
Arts Club Foundation
One-year residency with mentorship and support
Canada
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
Canada
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
Canada
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
Canada
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
Canada
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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
Multi-year operating support for Winnipeg arts organizations
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : November 19, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : November 19, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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
Municipal Assistance Grant Program
Town of Parry Sound
Funding for Parry Sound community initiatives
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Financial Programs
Municipality of South Dundas
Funding for tourism projects in SDG
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : December 23, 2025
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : December 23, 2025
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grant Funding
Town of Shelburne
Municipal funding for Shelburne community organizations
Shelburne, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Shelburne, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Meaford Children & Youth Recreation Fund
Municipality of Meaford
Funding for youth recreation and cultural activities
Ontario, Canada
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
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Grant
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Community funding for local projects and programs
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 9, 2026
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 Climate
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : January 9, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Creative BC
Supports B.C. music companies’ business development
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Musicaction
Financial aid for music career and business development
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 4, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : April 4, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Event in Canada
Musicaction
Support for Canadian music events in Canada
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 13, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 85,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 13, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Incubator project
Musicaction
Music sector incubator support
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 4, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 4, 2024
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
Musicaction
International career development support
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : May 15, 2026
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Musicaction
Support for Indigenous music businesses
Canada
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : April 2, 2026

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