Updated May 2026
Culture Grants and Funding in the Atlantic Provinces for 2026
Access arts funding, festival grants, and heritage support across Atlantic Canada. Understand programs, eligibility, timelines, and how to prepare strong applications.
Across Atlantic Canada—Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador—organizations and artists can access diverse culture grants and funding. Programs span project, operating, touring, infrastructure, and heritage support, with federal, provincial, and municipal options. This directory explains key streams, eligibility, application steps, and regional variations to help you navigate opportunities confidently.
154 programs available
- Grant and FundingClosed
Isles Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community-focused organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Facilities Improvement Program
Support for community facility upgrades- Grant and FundingClosed
Museum collection inventory program
Funding for museum collection inventory upgrades 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Funding for tourism product marketing in the Northwest Territories- Grant and FundingClosed
SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice
Merit bursaries for visual arts students 
Tax CreditsOpenMore Opportunity for Skilled Trades and Occupations Tax Refund
Provincial tax refund for young skilled workers
Grant and FundingOpenFilm — Promotional Travel Assistance
Supports New Brunswick producers’ travel to key film industry events
Grant and FundingClosedRecreationNL - Eat Great and Participate Funding Program
Support for healthy food initiatives in recreation settings
Grant and FundingArchivedAtlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding
Funding for charities serving children and youth 
Grant and FundingOpenMarketing Support Program
Funding for PEI exporters’ marketing and market expansion activities
Grant and FundingClosedConference Bursary
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust, Canadian Museums Association (CMA)Funding for nurses attending professional conferences- Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional travel assistance program
Promotional travel support for screen industry professionals 
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional Artists Travel Fund (PATF)
Travel support for professional artists- Grant and FundingClosed
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentations 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSport Participation Bilateral – Sport Partnership and Engagement Small Grants Program 2025-26
Funding for inclusive sport participation projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Affairs Grants Program
Funding for small Indigenous social, cultural and educational projects 
Grant and FundingClosedGeorge Roberts Community Grant Program
Community funding for culture and well-being initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedRegistered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant
Funding for heritage structure restoration projects
Grant and FundingClosedThe Johnston Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports programs for lasting positive change
Expert AdviceOpenCBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosedTerra Nova Fund — General Funding
Funding for charitable initiatives and community impact
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpenNBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Tax CreditsClosedNova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia- Grant and FundingClosed
Professional Operating Program (POP)
Annual operating support for arts organizations - Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick - Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorations and celebrations program
Funding for New Brunswick heritage commemorations - Grant and FundingOpen
2027 Games of the Francophonie call for artists
Support for selected New Brunswick artists 
Tax CreditsClosedNewfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
Access books and resources for children in need - Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits 
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBusiness Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and LabradorEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedTourism PEI Festivals and Events Fund
Support for tourism-focused festivals and events- Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives Fund - Digital Component
Digital support for arts and culture initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship
Support for advanced visual arts studies - Grant and FundingClosed
Professional and organizational development in museology program
Funding for museum training and organizational development - Grant and FundingClosed
New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program (NBAAP)
Financial support for eligible New Brunswick athletes - Grant and FundingClosed
Arts organizations operational assistance
Operational support for New Brunswick arts organizations
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