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Culture Grants and Funding Available in Ontario for 2026

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.

683 programs
  • Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
    Business financing for local companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of St. Joseph logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan

    Township of St. Joseph
    Financial incentives for downtown property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Richards Landing, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Richmond Hill Fee Assistance Program

    City of Richmond Hill
    Recreation fee support for Richmond Hill residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • Rise logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rise — Small Business Lending

    Rise
    Low-interest loans and mentorship for small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • River Dali Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    River Dali Foundation

    River Dali Foundation
    Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo Region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 14, 2026
    BC, Ontario, Canada
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  • Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    RTO4 2026-2027 Partnership Program

    Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4)
    Co-investment support for tourism development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rural Economic Development Program – Rural Economy & Agri-Tourism (CIP Financial Incentive Program)

    Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
    Funding for rural business and agri-tourism growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust — General Funding

    Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust (SRMT)
    Quaker trust funding for Friends’ initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sault College logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sault College — Student Financial Assistance

    Sault College
    Financial support for Sault College students
    Eligible Funding
    From $100 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Sault Ste. Marie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sault Ste. Marie Tourism Development Fund

    City of Sault Ste. Marie
    Supports tourism projects in Sault Ste. Marie
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Commercialization
    Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

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  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SCCIP Facility Access Funding

    City of St. Catharines
    Funding for arts access and cultural programming
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 49,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Send a Kid to Camp

    Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC)
    Matching support for kids’ camp costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Central Frontenac logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program

    Township of Central Frontenac
    Funding for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — GROW Pathway

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for Ontario training centre capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 29, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Special Event Permit Fee Assistance Program

    Town of Oakville
    Fee assistance for eligible Oakville special events
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • Their Opportunity logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sport Subsidy

    Their Opportunity
    Support for children’s sports participation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Orangeville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sports and Cultural Events Funding

    Town of Orangeville
    Funding for sports and cultural event participation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Stone Mills logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Stone Mills Recreation Youth Grant

    Township of Stone Mills
    Support for youth recreational activities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Stone Mills, Ontario, Canada

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  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Street Event Grant

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Support for eligible street events in Thunder Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Support for Community Organizations

    Township of Brock
    Municipal support for local community groups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,700 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Mono logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Swim Lesson Reimbursement

    Town of Mono
    Reimbursement for non-resident swim lesson fees
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant

    Toronto Arts Council (TAO), Government of Ontario
    Supports accessibility costs for Deaf or disabled artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Tecumseh logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program

    Town of Tecumseh
    Financial incentives for Main Street redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Temiskaming Shores logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Temiskaming Shores Development Tourism Grant Program

    City of Temiskaming Shores
    Supports tourism development projects in Temiskaming Shores
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Temporary care assistance

    Government of Ontario
    Income assistance for children in temporary care
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 440 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for community organizations in Gravenhurst
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 1, 2026 · Closing date : December 15, 2026
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

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  • The Aki Latvala Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding

    The Aki Latvala Foundation
    Support for charities serving children and youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, NS, Ontario, Canada
  • The Ballytobin Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    The Ballytobin Foundation Grant

    The Ballytobin Foundation
    Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of North Bay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund

    City of North Bay
    Funding for community-focused events in North Bay
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    North Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • Grant and FundingOpen

    The Lewitt Family Foundation

    The Lewitt Family Foundation
    Supports literacy and arts education initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund

    Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation
    Supports equitable access across key social sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Mowbray and Doris Sifton Family Foundation (SFF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Sifton Family Foundation

    The Mowbray and Doris Sifton Family Foundation (SFF)
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Toronto — Capacity Buyback Program

    City of Toronto
    Rewards businesses for implementing permanent water-saving measures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  • PortsToronto logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Toronto Port Authority Community Investment Program

    PortsToronto
    Support for waterfront community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Temiskaming Shores logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Tourism Grant Program

    City of Temiskaming Shores
    Supports tourism projects in Temiskaming Shores
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 19, 2026
    Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Amherstburg logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Amherstburg
    Financial incentives for Amherstburg development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Erin logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Erin
    Funding for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceOpen

    Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding

    County of Wellington
    Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of New Tecumseth logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Town of New Tecumseth — Community Grant Program

    Town of New Tecumseth
    Funding for community projects and local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Town of Oakville — Community Grants

    Town of Oakville
    Arts funding for Oakville organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada

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  • Town of Tecumseh logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Town of Tecumseh — Recreation Financial Help

    Town of Tecumseh
    Financial help for recreation program fees
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Georgian Bluffs logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Township Donation Policy

    Township of Georgian Bluffs
    Municipal support for community organizations and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs

    Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal
    Municipal incentives for property and housing improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Supports local business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Laurentian Valley (LV) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Township of Laurentian Valley (LV)
    Funding for eligible property improvements in Laurentian Valley
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands — Heritage, Celebration and Conservation Grant

    Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
    Funding for heritage property conservation and celebration
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of North Glengarry logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Township of North Glengarry Blue Plaque Program

    Township of North Glengarry
    Commemorative plaques for eligible local figures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Township of Warwick
    Funding for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Township of Wellesley logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

    Township of Wellesley
    Financial support for property and building improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance

    Township of Woolwich
    Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Elmira, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Trade Mission Support Program

    Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
    Support for trade missions and buyer visits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Children’s Foundation (TCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Training & Development Program

    The Children’s Foundation (TCF)
    Funding for youth life skills training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Travel assistance grant

    City of Kitchener
    Travel support for youth events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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  • The Unison Benevolent Fund logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program

    The Unison Benevolent Fund
    Emergency support for Canadian music professionals
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    ventureLAB
    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    ventureLAB — Investment Readiness

    ventureLAB
    Capital support for hardtech and deeptech startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of South Huron logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Vitality Fund

    Municipality of South Huron, Sunset Community Foundation (SCF)
    Funding for South Huron community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada

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  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Waiver of Fees Program

    City of Kingston
    Fee waivers for eligible community events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Warwick Township Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants

    Township of Warwick
    CIP funding for Warwick property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wellington County Community Grants Programme

    County of Wellington
    Funding for local community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 30, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Welland logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wellness For All

    City of Welland
    Financial assistance for local recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Welland, Ontario, Canada
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  • Rogers logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Year Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers

    Rogers, Tennis Canada
    Funding for year-round tennis facilities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Arts for Youth Award

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Recognition for arts engagement with Toronto youth
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 3, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    CEF Environment Program

    City of Hamilton
    Funds environmental initiatives in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 16, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Chalmers Professional Development Projects

    Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
    Professional development support for Ontario artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenClosing Soon

    City of Waterloo Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    City of Waterloo
    Tax credits for downtown Waterloo property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 1, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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  • Town of Greater Napanee logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Community Initiatives Fund

    Town of Greater Napanee
    Municipal funding for local community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 1, 2026
    Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Craft Projects

    Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
    Support for Ontario Arts Council project grants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Els for Autism Canada (E4A) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Els for Autism Canada — Grants

    Els for Autism Canada (E4A)
    Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)

    City of Kawartha Lakes
    Funding for downtown improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 14, 2026 · Closing date : November 1, 2026
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    OAC — Music Recording Projects

    Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
    Supports Ontario music recording projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 5, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Ontario Music Investment Fund

    Ontario Creates
    Supports Ontario music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 29, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    OTF — Grow Grant

    Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
    Multi-year funding to scale proven community projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $600,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 7, 2026 · Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Town of Simcoe Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    The Norfolk Community Foundation

    The Town of Simcoe Foundation
    Funding for local charitable community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    The Ontario Trillium Foundation - Grow Grants

    Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
    Funding for established programs to grow
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $600,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 7, 2026 · Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Visual Arts Projects

    Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
    Funding for Ontario visual arts projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 28, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Waterloo logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Waterloo Accessibility Enhancement Grant

    City of Waterloo
    Support for Uptown Waterloo property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 1, 2026 · Closing date : November 1, 2026
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovative Solutions Canada - Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream

    Ontario Creates
    Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Global Market Development — IDM Fund

    Ontario Creates
    Supports international market development for interactive media companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Global Market Development for Music Managers

    Ontario Creates
    Market expansion support for music managers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Global Market Development Fund – Book

    Ontario Creates
    Supports international market development for book publishers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Global Market Development Fund — Film and Television

    Ontario Creates
    Funding for international market development activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Growth Program in Northern Ontario

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
    Funding for tourism growth in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Economic Development program — Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Stream

    Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
    Funding for rural economic growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada