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 FundingClosedEDC 2026 Call for Projects – Cultural Development Agreement
Funding for cultural projects in La Tuque
Grant and FundingClosedMajor Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec
Support for major Quebec festivals and events
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedPositive Community Impact Events at Colisée Vidéotron Program
Support for high-impact community events- Grant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Cultural Activities
Support for cultural projects and organizational development 
Grant and FundingClosedAndrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund
Short-term relief for writers in financial need- Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Call for Projects – Brand Image Rollout – Urban Art Initiative
Support for urban art in downtown La Tuque 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTown of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area
Funding for downtown property improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedKenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation — General Funding
Private foundation supporting community initiatives in Southern California
Grant and FundingClosedMécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development
Support for cultural fundraising development
Grant and FundingClosedMulti-Year Grant Programs for Arts Organizations
Supports ongoing arts organization operations and programming
- Grant and FundingClosed
Support for education, health, arts, and culture
Funding for education, health, arts and culture - Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Tax relief for major Québec investments 
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional Artists Travel Fund (PATF)
Travel support for professional artists
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanadian Rugby Foundation — General Rugby Funding
Funding for rugby development across Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenShare and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts
Supports Indigenous arts and cultural development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPartnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events
Funding for cultural festivals and events- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Codes d'accès Prim
Support for emerging electroacoustic sound artists 
Grant and FundingClosedMain Street Unionville Public Art Competition
Public art competition for professional artists- Grant and FundingClosed
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAlberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Immigration and MulticulturalismFunding for anti-racism community initiatives
Other SupportClosedMinor Sport Non-Resident Fee Subsidy
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Access Program
Reduced access to city recreation and transit
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Suites at Slush Puppie Place
Free game access for eligible community groups- Grant and FundingClosed
Financing of community projects - arts and culture, communities, education, environment, health and development
Support for community impact projects - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Catalonia Cooperation Project Call
Funding for Quebec-Catalonia cooperation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedAlberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program
Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Alberta Culture and Status of Women, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Government of AlbertaOne-year artist residency supporting arts outreach
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentMoney for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Emergency support for climate-disrupted events
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Funding for sport and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingClosedBill Millerd Artist Fund
Funding for B.C. theatre artists’ professional growth- Grant and FundingClosed
The Wilding Foundation — General Funding
Community support funding for local initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedGillespie Foundation — General Funding
Community support for youth and safety initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
Operational funding for Toronto waterfront programming 
Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Sustaining Programs
Funding for established St. Catharines arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentations - Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta music project development 
Grant and FundingClosedSylva Gelber Music Foundation Awards
Funding for emerging classical music performers
Grant and FundingOpenArts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosedGear Up Equipment Program
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Grant and FundingClosedCentral Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program
Funding for community-based organizations
Grant and FundingClosedBC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants
Support for local artists creating or performing art- Grant and FundingClosed
The Taylor Family Foundation Funding Program
Funding for community wellbeing initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedHalifax Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community-benefit projects in Halifax
- Grant and FundingClosed
Long-term creation scholarship (2 years)
Two-year funding for professional artistic creation - Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Art Acquisitions by Application
AFA purchases artworks for permanent collection from Alberta artists - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Mental health financial aid and professional advice
Emergency aid and counselling for music workers 
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026
Create artwork for a regional bus wrap
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSport Participation Bilateral – Sport Partnership and Engagement Small Grants Program 2025-26
Funding for inclusive sport participation projects
Grant and FundingClosedEngage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Multi-year support for public-facing arts organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch — General Funding
Supports affordable sport and recreation access - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Prix Clément-Marchand Société des écrivains de la Mauricie
Supports emerging literary talent in the region 
Grant and FundingOpenSupport for festivals in the Greater Montréal region
Support for internationally oriented festivals in Greater Montréal- Grant and FundingClosed
Boissevain and Morton Foundation
Supports local charitable community initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenCanada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
Grant and FundingClosedADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants
Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of North Dumfries 2026 Community Grant Program
Local funding for community projects and events
Grant and FundingClosedTiger Hills Community Foundation Grants
Annual funding for community capital projects
Other SupportClosedAffiliated Community Group Policy
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- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PHI North Residency
Creative residency for music and immersive audio projects 
Grant and FundingClosedEtobicoke Sports Hall of Fame Scholarships
Scholarships for Etobicoke student-athletes- Grant and FundingClosed
Austrian Society of Montréal — Music Education Bursaries
Support for music study bursaries in Austria 
Grant and FundingClosedRegional transport fund for recreational and sports activities
Transportation funding for provincial sports travel
Grant and FundingOpenRecreation & Sports Funding
Support for community sports recreation and special events- Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario 
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Affairs Grants Program
Funding for small Indigenous social, cultural and educational projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec-Colombia Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Quebec-Colombia partnership projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships from the Portneuf Amateur Sports Assistance Foundation
Scholarships for eligible amateur athletes - Grant and FundingClosed
Small Arts Grants Program
Funding for small arts organizations and community arts programs 
Grant and FundingClosedArts For All – New York
Support for accessible arts opportunities for children
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRTO7 Partnership Program
Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoeEligible Funding- From $350 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Operating support for francophone arts service organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedSeltzer-Chan Pond Inlet Foundation — Community Grants
Community support funding for Pond Inlet
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedJeunesses Musicales Canada Foundation Instrument Bank
Instrument loan for young string musicians
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants and Special Assistance
Funding support for local community organizations
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCEDC Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Funding for tourism projects and events in Thunder BayEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)
Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan 
Grant and FundingClosedBOF Arts & Culture and Criminal Justice Grant Program
Supports Black-led community initiatives in key social areas
Grant and FundingClosedThe Johnston Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports programs for lasting positive change
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 41,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosedProject Development Fund
Supports film and TV project development in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenÉlan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
