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.

686 programs

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OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2026 · Closing date : October 8, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Supports live music events in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $125,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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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
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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
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Toronto Arts Foundation Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award
Toronto Arts Foundation
Support for emerging Toronto jazz artists
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : November 3, 2026
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Touring and Circulation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for touring and circulation projects
Eligible Funding
From $30,001 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 22, 2026
Ontario, Canada
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
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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 : October 31, 2026
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening 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
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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
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Grant and FundingClosed
AcceleratiON Program
Ontario Creates, Scale AI Cluster
Supports Black and Indigenous-owned music businesses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $20,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Artiste en résidence canadien en début de carrière dans le domaine de l'urbanisme
University of Toronto (UOFT)
Year-long artist residency exploring key urban issues
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Book Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports Ontario book publishers with marketing development
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Community Building Fund - Operating Stream
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports operating viability for Ontario community-serving organizations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Organizational Mentors
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports organizations mentoring grassroots groups
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Customized Export Development Training Program
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Customized export training for Northern Ontario firms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 21,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Digital Media Fund — Production
Ontario Creates
Archived support for interactive digital media projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Money to support Ontario music creators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Black Arts Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Supports development and presentation of arts projects by Black creatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development (CED)
City of Ottawa, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP)
Supports non-profit economic initiatives fostering job and business creation
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FedDev Ontario — Funding for organizations that help businesses grow
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for organizations supporting business growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
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OAC — Deaf and Disability Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario Deaf and disabled artists' creative and professional projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for professional music organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual Artists Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario visual artists in creating new work
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
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Ventures at Coralus
Coralus
Community capital for impact-driven ventures
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP)
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports incubators and accelerators to foster high-growth businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
2025 Artist in Residence program
City of Kitchener
Year-long music residency supporting community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Charity Golf Tournament Funding
Township of Brock
Support for youth and senior community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,700 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Lake of Bays Township
Financial support for property and business improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Miscellaneous Grant Program
Municipality of Hastings Highlands
Financial support for local community groups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
County of Huron
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Youth Environmental Grant
Town of Erin, Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC)
Supports youth environmental stewardship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2026 Community Grant Program
Township of Malahide
Municipal funding for community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $14,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AccessSLED Program
County of Huron
Funding for accessibility and inclusivity improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Activity Grant
Muslim Youth of Canada (MYC)
Funding for innovative Muslim youth activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ADAPT (2021) - Adapt Grants
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Support for pandemic-related arts projects in Kingston
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Affordable Recreation – Fee Subsidy Policy
Town of Collingwood
Fee assistance for recreation participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Amplify Norfolk Grants
Norfolk County
Matching funding for new live events in Norfolk County
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Animating Historic Sites
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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Aquatic Reimbursement Pilot Program
Municipality of Mississippi Mills
Reimbursement for aquatic program fee differences
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Armstrong Family Foundation — General Funding
Armstrong Family Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Art and Culture Grants
City of Greater Sudbury
Funding supports arts and culture projects and operational activities
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $10,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Articipate — Creation and Development Grant
Articipate
Support for new artistic work development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artist Call - Trail Mix
City of Brantford
Local musicians submit original songs for Trail Mix
Eligible Funding
From $50 to $50
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
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Artists in Residence (Education)
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports artist-led arts learning in schools
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $58,200
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Dufferin Community Foundation
Funding for arts and heritage initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ArtWorksTO — Indigenous Cohort 2025–2026
Toronto Arts Foundation
Fully funded Indigenous media arts support
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Toronto Arts Foundation
Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Suspended installation commission for Ontario artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Awards & Grants
The Davies Charitable Foundation, Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Supports charitable initiatives in the Kingston area
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BACCF Annual Granting Program
Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation
Funding for charitable community initiatives
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
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
City of Kitchener
Youth-led climate microgrants for local action
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $6,500
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Blue Mountain Village Foundation — Grants & Scholarship Funding
The Village at Blue Mountain Foundation (BMVF)
Scholarship and community funding support
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants
Town of Bracebridge
Supports tourism-driven events in Bracebridge
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
BCF (BCF)
Funding for youth recreation projects in Brant
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - City of Brantford Community Grant Program
BCF (BCF)
Funding for Brantford community wellbeing initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Breakthrough Artist Award
Toronto Arts Foundation
Support for emerging Toronto artists
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund Grants
Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund (BTMCF), Miami and Area Foundation (MAF), The Lawrence Family Foundation (TLFF)
Funding for Brighton community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Brightening Barriers Exhibition – 2026 Call for Artists
City of Barrie
Downtown public art exhibition in Barrie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bryan Lane Arts Scholarship
The County Foundation
Support for post-secondary visual arts studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Picton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Built Heritage Fund
The County Foundation
Funding for heritage preservation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Business for the Arts
Sponsorship capacity-building for cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Business Grants and Funding Opportunities
Municipality of Huron East
Municipal funding for business and property improvements
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Maximum amount : 7,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
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TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Business Sustainability Initiative - My Main Street
My Main Street
Funding for Southern Ontario main street businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
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Call for Artists
Town of Orangeville
Public art opportunity for local artists
Eligible Funding
From $750 to $750
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Artists - Music-themed displays for Anne Foster Windows Program
City of Hamilton
Music-themed window display opportunity for artists
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Artists: Art & Culture in the Hall Art Exhibitions
City of Oshawa
Temporary artwork exhibition opportunity in Oshawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026
Sunnyside Foundation
Create artwork for a regional bus wrap
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,750 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
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Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL)
Co-investment for applied AI projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call to Artists (EOI) Simcoe Street Transit Terminal
City of Peterborough
Public artwork for Peterborough’s transit terminal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Care Camps Foundation Grant
Care Camps of Canada
Funding for pediatric oncology camps
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for organizational change in Ontario arts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Catalyst and Transformation Fund
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (WIC)
Funding for creative sector restructuring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CEF Appeals Process
City of Hamilton
Appeals review for City Enrichment Fund applicants
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CEF Digital Program – Digital Equity Initiatives Stream
City of Hamilton
Supports digital equity and inclusion initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund
City of St. Catharines
Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program
Central Counties Tourism (CCT)
Matched funding for visitor economy growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
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Central Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program
Municipality of Central Huron
Funding for community-based organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Chalmers Arts Fellowships
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for artistic practice exploration
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $50,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Christine Karcza Disability Leadership Award
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Cash award for disability arts leadership
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cinespace Technician Roster
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events
City of Richmond Hill
Supports Richmond community programs and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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City of Brantford Grants Program
City of Brantford
Funding for local nonprofit community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City of Guelph — Activating Community Micro-Grant
City of Guelph
Small funding for community ideas in Guelph
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City of Mississauga — Community Grant Program
City of Mississauga
Funding for community programs in Mississauga
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CKAF Festival Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Supports arts festival production and operations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $55,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CKAF Operating Grants (City of Kingston Arts Fund)
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Operating support for Kingston arts organizations
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $65,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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