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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.

171 programs
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    2027 Games of the Francophonie call for artists

    Support for selected New Brunswick artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
  • Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP)

    Seed funding for innovative Northern teams
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Built heritage program

    Funding for heritage conservation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

    Supports tourism products, facilities, and experiences
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capacity Building Program

    Supports arts sector growth and sustainability
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

    Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
    Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project

    Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
  • Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Cultural Places Grant

    Funding to transform heritage places into community venues
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community cultural places program

    Heritage places for community cultural use
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NB, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
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  • City of Charlottetown logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program

    Funding for local sustainability projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Charlottetown, PE, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

    Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship

    Scholarship for first-year arts studies
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    NL, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Société Nationale de l’Acadie (SNA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    France-Acadie Fund

    Support for Canadian students studying in France
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fred Ross Scholarship

    Scholarship for New Brunswick art students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Historical societies assistance

    Support for heritage periodical publishing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Historical societies assistance program

    Funding for historical societies publishing heritage periodicals
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, PE, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kabam GameChanger Scholarship

    Scholarship for future game industry talent
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, PE, Quebec, Canada
  • Library and Archives Canada (LAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Listen, Hear Our Voices — Small projects

    Indigenous heritage digitization and capacity building support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program

    Funding for community and school wellness projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $7,500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    PE, Canada
  • Municipality of East Hants logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Major Special Events Grant Policy

    One-time support for major special events
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Nel Oudemans Award

    Support for emerging New Brunswick artisans
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    New Brunswick Film Tax Credit

    Refundable tax credit for film production
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship

    Scholarship support for emerging Nova Scotia artists
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NS, Canada
  • Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program

    Funding for community projects in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 12% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Ontario, Canada
  • Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Planning Assistance Program

    Funding for sport and recreation facility planning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NS, Canada
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Professional Operating Program (POP)

    Annual operating support for arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NL, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Rediscover Main Streets

    Community funding for vibrant main streets
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $500,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional Grant Programs

    Funding for sport and recreation organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
  • Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Registered Heritage Structure Revitalization Grant

    Funding for heritage structure restoration projects
    Eligible 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NL, Canada
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  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Short Film Venture Program

    Assists emerging New Brunswick filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    NB, Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Signature Grants

    Supports exceptional visual arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, Canada
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  • Canada's History Society logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

    Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Ross Leslie Award

    Cash award recognizing artistic excellence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
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  • Beaverbrook Art Gallery (BAG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Theodore Prize

    Annual award for Atlantic Canadian visual artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream

    Supports theatrical documentary production and postproduction
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    PE, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    NL, Canada