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Culture Grants and Funding Available in Ontario for 2026

Find the right arts and culture funding in Ontario. Understand eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply with clarity.

Ontario offers a wide range of culture grants and arts funding for organizations, artists, festivals, museums, and heritage projects. Programs span provincial, municipal, and federal sources, with options for project, operating, and capital support. This directory clarifies the landscape, outlines eligibility and application steps, and highlights resources across Ontario’s regions.

192 opportunities available
Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs

City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program

City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF), Ontario Creates
Funding for early-stage digital media project development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program

City of Ottawa
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund

City of Ottawa
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Rural Association Partnership Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Association Partnership Program

City of Ottawa
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Exhibition Assistance
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Exhibition Assistance

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario artists presenting work in public exhibitions
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $2,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Media Arts Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Media Arts Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario organizations advancing media arts presentation and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Grant and FundingOpen

The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program

City of Ottawa
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Media arts – French-language projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports French-language independent media arts projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Creates Magazine Fund

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Money for Ontario magazine publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Neighbourhood Planting Program
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Neighbourhood Planting Program

City of Toronto
Supports community-led tree planting and stewardship in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500 $
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
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding for student summer employment positions in key sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,741 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates, RSM US Foundation (RSM)
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Foundation - Free Play
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Foundation - Free Play

Toronto Community Foundation
Supports outdoor play programs for children
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants

Carolyn Sifton Foundation Incorporated
Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program

City of Ottawa
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Experience Ontario 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

Experience Ontario 2025

Government of Ontario (ON)
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports audience development for professional arts presentations outside Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Sound Design Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Sound Design Program

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program

ventureLAB
Support for technology companies ready to scale
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Invest Ottawa Ignition Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Invest Ottawa Ignition Program

Invest Ottawa
Boot camp for technology startups in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports community-engaged arts projects with Ontario artists and communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

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TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship
Grant and FundingClosed

TAO — Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports newcomer and refugee artists through professional mentorship opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Norfolk Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Norfolk Community Foundation

The Town of Simcoe Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operating funding for professional dance organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa
Expert advice for high-growth technology firms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

City of Toronto
Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Literary Organizations Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Grant and FundingClosed

Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds

Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund

Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation
Support for sport participation and facility improvements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Indigenous Business Advisors
Expert AdviceOpen

Indigenous Business Advisors

Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Assistance for Indigenous tourism businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario-based professional music production and presentation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OAC — Music Creation Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Music Creation Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario artists in creating new, original musical works
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

ventureLAB
Accelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operating funding for Ontario multi- and inter-arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Literature – French-language projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports French-language literary projects for Ontario artists and organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Market Development Travel
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

OAC — Market Development Travel

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
OAC — Music Recording Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

OAC — Music Recording Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario musicians with funding for music recording projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Grant and FundingClosed

Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Creates
Money for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Dance Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Dance Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports creation, production, and development of professional dance projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports accessibility for Deaf and disabled project recipients
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Awards & Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Awards & Grants

The Davies Charitable Foundation, Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF-FCEF)
Charitable support for local community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant

City of Ottawa
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Seed Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Seed Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program

City of Toronto
Support inclusive, community-building festivals in Toronto with significant free cultural programming
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program

City of Toronto
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Spring Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Spring Grants

The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area
Supports community programs and youth recreation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Grant and FundingClosed

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Grant and FundingClosed

OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario 400th Celebrations Program

Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Mini Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Mini Grants

Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland
Support for local arts, environment, social, and youth projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $100 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operations of French-speaking self-managed arts organizations in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario-based media artists' production and post-production projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Trade Mission Support Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Trade Mission Support Program

Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)

Invest Ontario
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Articipate — Creation and Development Grant

Articipate
Funding support for developing new artistic work in Ottawa-Gatineau
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Durham Community Foundation Community Grants

Durham Community Foundation (DCF)
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Regional Tourism Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Regional Tourism Grant

Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG)
Increase visitation to regional tourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Grant and FundingOpen

OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Pre-seed co-investment for Ontario academic spinout technology start-ups
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
The Leflar Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Leflar Foundation

The Eva Leflar Foundation
Support for children and youth opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
General Fall Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

General Fall Grants

Oxford Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives benefiting local residents
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
The Sifton Family Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

The Sifton Family Foundation

The Mowbray and Doris Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Petrolia Community Fund Grants

Sarnia Community Foundation (SCF)
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 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
Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant

BCF
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program

BCF
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund

Tri-Town Foundation
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
O
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Youth Wellness Grant

The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
C
Grant and FundingClosed

Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund

Cultural Careers Council Ontario
Support for organizational change in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
OTF — Capital Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

OTF — Capital Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $200,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
Other SupportOpen

Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship

GTAA, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Sponsorship for community events and local initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform

Invest Ottawa, Communitech, City of Ottawa, MaRS Discovery District
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant

The Ottawa 67's Foundation
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)

Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream

Government of Ontario (ON)
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa

Innovate Niagara
Establish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Summer Camp Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Summer Camp Grant Program

Niagara Community Foundation (NHF)
Supports access to summer camp and recreation experiences
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants

Tri-Town Foundation
Supports charitable community programs and services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant

The Provincial Sport Organizations Council (OSN)
One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Main Street – ShopHere
Expert AdviceClosed

Digital Main Street – ShopHere

Digital Main Street
Help to launch an online store for Ontario businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs

Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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