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.
231 opportunities available
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Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
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Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region
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Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals
Support for early-career museum professional development
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Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
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Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals
Supports mid-career museum learning and exchanges
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OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Funding for Ontario music industry growth initiatives
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Summer Camp Grant Program
Supports access to summer camp and recreation experiences
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Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Support for sport participation and facility improvements
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Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
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Inclusive Community Events Program
Complimentary community event space in Downtown London
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Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Supports local charitable community initiatives
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Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
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Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
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Cinespace Technician Roster
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare
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Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
Supports community wellbeing projects aligned with local priorities
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Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Refundable tax credit for Ontario productions
Other SupportOpen
Greater Toronto Airports Authority - Sponsorship
Sponsorship for community events and local initiatives
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OTF — Youth Innovations Scale Grant
Empower grassroots initiatives to scale impactful youth-focused projects, enhancing social and economic well-being
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OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Funding for northern Ontario arts projects
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Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
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Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Support for organizational change in arts organizations
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MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
Support for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
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Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
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INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
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Dufferin Vision Fund Grants
Supports cultural activities improving community mental health
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Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
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Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
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OTF — Youth Innovations Test Grant
Funding for youth-led projects testing new community solutions
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
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OAC — Music – French-language projects
Support for French-language music projects
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TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)
Refundable support for Ontario book publishers
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
Annual payments for Canadian book creators
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
OCI — Ready 4 Market (R4M)
Co-investment for Ontario technology start-ups
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Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
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Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees
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Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund
Funding for Ontario publishers to grow discoverability
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Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition
Funding for original interactive digital media content
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National Bank Play Your Court Program
Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades
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Friends of the Woodstock Art Gallery Legacy Scholarship (WAG Scholarship)
Annual $1,000 arts scholarship support
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Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
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Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
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Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway
Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects
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OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
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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
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
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Tourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario
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Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Grants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access
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OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
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Access Program (Recreation Fee Assistance)
Subsidized recreation fees for Whitby residents
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Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area
Funding for downtown property improvement projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
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OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Operating support for Francophone publishers
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OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
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OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario literary organizations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
OVIN — C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Co-investment for smart mobility technology development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
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OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
French-language media arts support for Ontario artists
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs
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OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario media arts organizations
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Factory — Support for Startups
Free advisory support for Ontario startups
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Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Funding for tourism product and experience growth
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Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
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Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Supports early-stage digital media project development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
Strategic support for scaling high-growth companies
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Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
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OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
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River Dali Foundation
Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Financial Programs
Funding for tourism initiatives in SDG
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Rural Association Partnership Program
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
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The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
