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OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Updated May 2026
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.
606 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to Volunteer Organizations & Groups
Funding for Timmins volunteer organizations
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedDurham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Grant and FundingClosedCulture Funding - Arts funding program
Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
Grant and FundingClosedChristine Karcza Disability Leadership Award
Cash award for disability arts leadership- Grant and FundingClosed
Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour
Support for Ontario arts professionals - Grant and FundingClosed
GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program
Free fitness program for youth with disabilities 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonPublishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund
Funding for Ontario publishers to grow discoverability
- Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Music – French-language projects
Support for French-language music projects 
Grant and FundingClosedIdentify 'N Impact Grant Program
Funding for youth-led community projects in Toronto- Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario 
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development program — Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
Funding for community infrastructure projects
Grant and FundingClosedAamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs
Support for youth and seniors recreation needs
Grant and FundingClosedLeisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE) program
Financial support for local recreation participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Prescott Community Grants – 2025 Community Grant Program
Community funding for local service organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding
Support for bold charitable initiatives across Canada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants
Support for existing successful community programs and services
Grant and FundingOpenThe Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Grant and FundingOpenLithuanian Canadian Foundation — General Funding
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Grant and FundingClosedToronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Endowment Fund
Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene
Grant and FundingClosedOntario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County- Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
French-language media arts support for Ontario artists - Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program (ROD) Guidelines - Community Development
Cost-shared funding for rural Ontario businesses 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Events Funding and Sponsorship
Funding for cultural community events in Wellington North
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment 
Grant and FundingClosedSt. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)
Support for arts and culture in St. Catharines
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Artists - Music-themed displays for Anne Foster Windows Program
Music-themed window display opportunity for artists
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedSound Design Program
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenNewcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
Grant and FundingClosedThe City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund
Funding for community-focused events in North Bay
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonGrant Application Information
Support for education and Ukrainian culture initiatives
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBrock Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for downtown revitalization- Grant and FundingClosed
Convergence 2025 Juried Art Exhibition
Juried exhibition for environment-themed artwork 
Grant and FundingClosedRichards Landing Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for downtown property improvements- Grant and FundingClosed
Woolwich Way Tourism Funding Streams
Funding for tourism projects and marketing materials 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants
Funding for downtown revitalization projects 
Other SupportClosedRecreation and Cultural Programs Reimbursement Policy
Reimbursement for municipal recreation and cultural programs- Other SupportClosed
Township of North Glengarry Blue Plaque Program
Commemorative plaques for eligible local figures - Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Charity Golf Tournament Funding
Support for youth and senior community projects 
Grant and FundingClosedNikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Support for young Japanese Canadian students- Other SupportClosed
Facility Fee Waiver Request Form
Facility fee waivers for eligible community groups 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Group Affiliation Policy
Municipal support for eligible community groups- Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Grow Grant
Empower proven community projects in Ontario to increase their impact with substantial funding over multiple years - Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Community Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot
Funding for Gravenhurst property improvementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation 
Grant and FundingOpenPride London Festival Endowment Fund
Funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and education
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBuckhorn Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for Buckhorn revitalization
Grant and FundingClosedEmergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief funding for Ontario sport groups- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Catalyst and Transformation Fund
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedProgramme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres
Grant and FundingClosedEntrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
Funding for non-profit organizations in York Region- Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation - Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program
Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects - Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Youth Environmental Grant
Supports youth environmental stewardship projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Wellington County Community Grants Programme
Funding for local community initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals
Supports mid-career museum learning and exchanges - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Supports community-led youth and family innovation - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Operating support for Francophone artist organizations - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for property improvement projects - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Cultural Events Funding
Funding for culturally significant community events - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant
Funding for sustainable live theatre innovation - Grant and FundingClosed
Region of Waterloo History Prize
Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritage 
- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario literary organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Théâtre – projets francophones
Funding for French-language theatre projects in Ontario 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedWarwick Township Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants
CIP funding for Warwick property improvement projects- Grant and FundingClosed
The Woolwich Way – Marketing Material Fund
Funding for tourism marketing materials in Woolwich 
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Assistance Program
Fee support for eligible recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedTownship Donation Policy
Municipal support for community organizations and events- Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects 
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