Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Timeline
- Open Date : September 15, 2025
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
BC, PE, Quebec, Canada
Culture Grants and Funding in the Atlantic Provinces for 2026
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.
170 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedLaetitia-Cyr Scholarships
Scholarships for emerging classical musicians in New BrunswickEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : January 15, 2026
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedLiterary Promotion Program
Funding for literary promotion activities in New BrunswickEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedLIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program
Funding for community and school wellness projectsEligible Funding- From $3,000 to $7,500
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Timeline- Closing date : September 16, 2025
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMasonic Foundation of Nova Scotia - Multiple Programs (Benevolence, Bursary, Shared Funds, Administrative Funds)
Support for charitable and educational initiativesEligible 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 projectsConstruction and RenovationNS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMuseum collection inventory program
Funding for museum collection inventory upgradesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : April 30, 2024
PE, Canada
Eligible Funding- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : June 3, 2015
NB, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program (NBAAP)
Financial support for eligible New Brunswick athletesEligible Funding- From $750 to $6,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Platform
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New Brunswick Bilingualism Support Program (NBBSP)
Support for bilingualism initiatives in New BrunswickEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedNew Brunswick Digital Media Tax Credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Nova ScotiaEligible Funding- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Closing date : May 17, 2024
NS, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Closing date : April 5, 2011
NB, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedNewfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and LabradorEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2015
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
NL, Canada- Tax CreditsClosed
Newfoundland and Labrador resort property investment tax credit
Tax credit for resort property investmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationNL, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedNova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Refundable tax relief for digital animationEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Closing date : May 21, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship
Scholarship support for emerging Nova Scotia artistsEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationNS, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : May 13, 2024
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedPictou Mutual Community Foundation — General Funding
Community funding for social and charitable projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateNS, Canada- Platform
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Professional and organizational development in museology program
Funding for museum training and organizational developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional Artists Travel Fund (PATF)
Travel support for professional artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNL, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Professional Operating Program (POP)
Annual operating support for arts organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : February 28, 2025
NL, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNL, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNL, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional travel assistance program
Promotional travel support for screen industry professionalsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationNB, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedRebates for Printed Books, Audio Recordings of Printed Books, and Printed Versions of Religious Scriptures
Rebates for qualifying printed and audio booksEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNB, NL, NS, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRecreationNL - Eat Great and Participate Funding Program
Support for healthy food initiatives in recreation settingsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : June 30, 2025
NL, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rediscover Main Streets
Community funding for vibrant main streetsEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $500,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : April 4, 2022
- Closing date : April 29, 2022
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedRegistered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant
Funding for heritage structure restoration projectsEligible Funding- From $30,000 to $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Timeline- Closing date : May 16, 2025
NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRiver Philip Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community, education, arts, youth and researchEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationNS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSchool of Human Kinetics and Recreation Awards
Awards for HKR students at Memorial UniversityEligible Funding- From $250 to $5,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNL, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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 projectsNS, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation 2026 Awards Program
Juried support for New Brunswick artistsEligible Funding- From $4,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : June 10, 2026
NB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Art Critic Residency Program
Support for international creative residenciesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Program
Juried awards for New Brunswick artists and craftspeopleEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 30, 2015
NB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Funding Programs
Funding for mid-career New Brunswick artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : June 10, 2026
NB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Grants (2018-2020)
Support for New Brunswick visual arts projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Special Project Funding 2014
Funding for New Brunswick visual arts projectsEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : May 30, 2014
Saint John, NB, Canada - Platform
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Sheila Hugh Mackay International Creative Residency
Support for New Brunswick visual artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship
Support for advanced visual arts studiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : February 13, 2026
NB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award)
Support for emerging artisans in New BrunswickEligible Funding- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : June 10, 2026
NB, Canada - Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
SHMF Merit Bursary in Advanced Studio Practice
Merit bursaries for visual arts studentsEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : July 4, 2025
NB, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNB, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : February 10, 2026
NB, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Sport Participation Bilateral – Sport Partnership and Engagement Small Grants Program 2025-26
Funding for inclusive sport participation projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : February 1, 2026
PE, Canada - Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedStevens Family Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Atlantic Canadian charitiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNS, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives Fund - Digital Component
Digital support for arts and culture initiativesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationNB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives Fund - Export Component
Export-focused funding for strategic initiativesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationNB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives Fund - Strategic Growth and Development Component
Supports strategic growth and development initiativesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives Fund – Arts Wellness Component
Funds arts partnership projects supporting wellness in New BrunswickEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedTerra Nova Fund — General Funding
Funding for charitable initiatives and community impactEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimatePE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding
Support for charities serving children and youthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, NS, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada
Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : April 2, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Johnston Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports programs for lasting positive changeEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNS, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
The Rhonda Payne Theatre Award
Support for women theatre artists in Newfoundland and LabradorEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNL, Canada - Platform
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- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNL, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : November 1, 2025
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTheatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream
Supports theatrical documentary production and postproductionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 550,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : March 19, 2024
- Closing date : April 12, 2024
PE, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Touring and presenting grant
Support for touring and presenting arts organizationsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNB, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Montreal, NL, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism PEI Festivals and Events Fund
Funding for tourism-focused festivals and eventsEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $2,500
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Closing date : March 1, 2022
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)Funding for tourism product diversification and marketingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Open Date : January 17, 2023
- Closing date : January 17, 2024
NL, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedYear Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers
Funding for year-round tennis facilitiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationCanada
Grant and FundingArchivedAtlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsInnovationNB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Expert AdviceArchivedCBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New BrunswickEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationNS, Canada
