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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.

686 programs
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator

    My Main Street
    Support for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator Initiative (My Main Street)

    My Main Street
    Funding for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Parry Sound logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Community Affiliation Policy

    Town of Parry Sound
    Support for local community leisure organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community and Cultural Grant

    City of Richmond Hill
    Funding for Richmond Hill community and cultural projects
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Richmond, Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Arts Award

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Recognition for community-engaged arts in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Alfred and Plantagenet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Events Grants

    Township of Alfred and Plantagenet
    Funding for community events in the Township
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Funding - Civic Events Funding

    City of Ottawa
    Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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  • Town of Erin logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Grant program

    Town of Erin, Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC)
    Annual community funding for local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kitchener logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community grants (tier 2)

    City of Kitchener
    Funding for community-serving organizations in Kitchener
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Grants Committee - Township of Scugog

    Township of Scugog
    Funding for community programs and events in Scugog
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Scugog, Ontario, Canada
  • Nakusp and Area Community Foundation (NACF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Grants Program

    Nakusp and Area Community Foundation (NACF), AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education (AIMCo), Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF), Community Foundation of Ottawa (OCF), Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)
    General project funding procedure
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Community Impact Grant Program

    Municipality of Mississippi Mills
    Community funding for inclusive local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $200 to $15,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of Casselman logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan

    Municipality of Casselman
    Supports economic development in Amherstburg
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program

    Lake of Bays Township
    Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Improvement Program (CIP) + Camera Reimbursement Pilot

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for Gravenhurst property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · 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 projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Outdoor Ice Rinks

    City of St. Catharines
    Support for community outdoor ice rink projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Project Grant Program

    Town of Grimsby
    Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada

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  • City of Kingston logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Community Suites at Slush Puppie Place

    City of Kingston
    Free game access for eligible community groups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Owen Sound logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Convergence 2025 Juried Art Exhibition

    City of Owen Sound
    Juried exhibition for environment-themed artwork
    Eligible Funding
    From $100 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cornwall Tourism Development Fund

    City of Cornwall
    Supports tourism projects in Cornwall
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Collingwood logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Council Community Grant

    Town of Collingwood
    Local community project funding support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
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  • Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Councillor Ward Funding Program

    Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK)
    Recreational and cultural projects in Chatham-Kent
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • BCF (BCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    County of Brant Community Grants - Capital Project

    BCF (BCF)
    Funding for local capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    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
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Creative Communities Projects

    Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
    Funding for community-engaged arts projects in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • County of Lambton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Creative County Grant Program

    County of Lambton
    Matching funding for local cultural projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Creative Enquiry Lab

    Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
    Design-thinking support for Toronto arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Development Grant

    City of Kawartha Lakes
    Funding for cultural projects in Kawartha Lakes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Wellington North logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Events Funding

    Township of Wellington North
    Support for culturally significant community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Wellington North logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Events Funding and Sponsorship

    Township of Wellington North
    Funding for cultural community events in Wellington North
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant

    City of Kawartha Lakes
    Operational support for cultural non-profits in Kawartha Lakes
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program

    City of Ottawa
    Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund

    City of Ottawa
    Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund

    City of Ottawa
    Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program

    City of Ottawa
    Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs

    City of Ottawa
    Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program

    City of Ottawa
    Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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  • City of Toronto logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Cultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation

    City of Toronto
    Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Hotspot - Signature Projects

    City of Toronto
    Support for community arts projects in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Culture Funding - Arts funding program

    City of Ottawa
    Funding support for arts creation, development, and community engagement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Council (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dance Projects

    Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
    Funding for professional dance projects in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    DARC Indigenous Residency Program

    Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)
    One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 9,791 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Digital Main Street (DMS) logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Digital Main Street – ShopHere

    Digital Main Street (DMS)
    Online store support for Ontario businesses and artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant

    City of Hamilton
    Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $15,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Dufferin Community Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dufferin Vision Fund Grants

    Dufferin Community Foundation
    Supports cultural activities for better mental health
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Durham Community Foundation (DCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Durham Community Foundation Community Grants

    Durham Community Foundation (DCF)
    Community funding for Durham Region organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Elgin County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elgin County’s Grants & Sponsorship Program

    Elgin County
    Funding for Elgin County community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    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
  • Township of Southwold logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elgincentives

    Township of Southwold
    Southwold community improvement funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

    MaRS Discovery District
    Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enterprise Fund

    Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
    Business development support for Ontario publishers and screen companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Event Development Grant

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Funding support for local event organizers
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Events and awards - trainers

    Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
    Recognition for Indigenous coaching excellence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Museums Association (CMA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Excellence Award

    Canadian Museums Association (CMA)
    Honours outstanding Ontario artists and arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Experience Ontario 2024

    Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
    Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Experience Ontario 2025

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Georgina logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Explore Georgina Grant

    Town of Georgina
    Funding for community events and local economic impact
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Georgina, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)

    City of Cornwall
    Affordable recreation support for Cornwall residents
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Fee Assistance Program

    Town of East Gwillimbury (EG)
    Fee assistance for recreation and leisure access
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)

    Town of Bracebridge
    Local funding for community and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 24,000 $ · 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
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Flavelle Family Foundation

    Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation
    Supports charitable initiatives in arts, environment, and family services
    Eligible Funding
    From $50 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Oxford Community Foundation (OCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    General Fall Grants

    Oxford Community Foundation (OCF)
    Community funding for Oxford County organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $10,000
    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
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  • SUS Foundation of Canada (SUS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grant Application Information

    SUS Foundation of Canada (SUS)
    Support for education and Ukrainian culture initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of West Elgin logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grants & Sponsorship Program

    Municipality of West Elgin
    Funding for community projects in Elgin County
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Supports Gravenhurst property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Petrolia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Leader Grant

    Town of Petrolia
    Funding for local environmental and community projects
    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 projects
    Environment and Climate
    Petrolia, Ontario, Canada

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  • Town of Lincoln logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grow Prosper Belong Fund

    Town of Lincoln
    Funding for Lincoln community projects
    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
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
  • Huronia Community Foundation (HCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund

    Huronia Community Foundation (HCF)
    Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Property Grant Program

    Town of Grimsby
    Funding for designated heritage property restoration
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant

    City of Ottawa
    Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant

    City of Ottawa
    Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Worker Co-op Federation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Huron Heritage Fund

    Canadian Worker Co-op Federation
    Support for heritage preservation projects
    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, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Identify 'N Impact Grant Program

    City of Toronto
    Funding for youth-led community projects in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Climate Action Grants

    City of Toronto
    Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Innovate Niagara logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Innovate Niagara — Start-up Visa

    Innovate Niagara
    Paused pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition

    Ontario Creates
    Funding for original interactive digital media content
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $300,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Jumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter

    City of Richmond Hill
    Funding for youth sports and recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Orillia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition

    City of Orillia
    Poetry competition celebrating writers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Orillia, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kawartha Lakes Canada Day Fund

    City of Kawartha Lakes
    Funding for eligible Canada Day community events
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of North Dundas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    KidSport Ontario Grant Application Form

    Township of North Dundas
    Sport funding for children facing financial barriers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    KLF Project Funding Program

    Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF)
    Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Leamington logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Leamington Uptown Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Municipality of Leamington
    Financial incentives for Uptown revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $50,000 · 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
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada