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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Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
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Pathway To Potential Funding (P2P)
Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residents
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Community Enhancement Program — Broadband and Cellular Expansion Projects
Funding to expand broadband access in Northern Ontario
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The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
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OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
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Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
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Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Funding for community organizations in Gravenhurst
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OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Funding for Ontario music creation and presentation
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Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
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Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
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OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
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
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Durham Community Foundation Community Grants
Supports community initiatives aligned with local priorities
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Petrolia Community Fund Grants
Supports local quality-of-life improvement projects
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The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
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Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
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Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
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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
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The Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services
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Emergency Relief Community Sport and Recreation Grant
One-time relief support for community sport and recreation organizations
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Toronto Arts Council - Discipline-Based Programs
Support for Toronto arts projects and operations