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
Grant and FundingOpen
Summer Camp Grant Program
Supports access to summer camp and recreation experiences
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Support for sport participation and facility improvements
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Tax credit for Ontario film and television content
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosed
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Improving underserved Canadian community buildings' energy efficiency
Grant and FundingOpen
Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
Grant and FundingOpen
Cinespace Technician Roster
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Other SupportOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
Sponsorship for community events and local initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
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Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Support for organizational change in arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates supports cultural media industry business intelligence initiatives
Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Operating support for professional French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Supports creation, presentation, and development of northern Ontario arts
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
Grant and FundingClosed
OVIN — R&D Partnership Fund – Advanced Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Stream
Supports R&D collaborations for advanced EV charging and V2G technologies
Other SupportOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
No-cost support for Canadian hardware and semiconductor firms
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Mission Support Program
Export assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Expert AdviceOpen
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Support for technology companies led by newcomer entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Funding for Ontario-based media artists' production and post-production projects
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Supports French-language literary projects for Ontario artists and organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Creation Projects
Supports Ontario artists in creating new, original musical works
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
AC:Incubate
Incubation support for early-stage tech startups
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Supports ongoing operations of Ontario media arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Supports the presentation of Ontario's professional Francophone artists
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Funding for early-stage digital media project development
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Association Partnership Program
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
Grant and FundingOpen
The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
Supports French-language independent media arts projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for student summer employment positions in key sectors
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Experience Ontario 2025 funds impactful tourism events in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Supports audience development for professional arts presentations outside Toronto
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Support for technology companies ready to scale
Grant and FundingOpen
The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Expert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Assistance for Indigenous tourism businesses in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario-based professional music production and presentation
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Market Development Travel
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music Recording Projects
Supports Ontario musicians with funding for music recording projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Money for conceptual digital media projects in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Dance Projects
Supports creation, production, and development of professional dance projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years to support local tourism businesses and not-for-profits.
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Funding to enhance and upgrade Ontario community facilities and spaces
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa
Establish your start-up in Canada with Innovate Niagara's support
Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations