Updated May 2026

Culture Grants and Funding Available in Ontario for 2026

Find the right arts and culture funding in Ontario. Understand eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply with clarity.

Ontario offers a wide range of culture grants and arts funding for organizations, artists, festivals, museums, and heritage projects. Programs span provincial, municipal, and federal sources, with options for project, operating, and capital support. This directory clarifies the landscape, outlines eligibility and application steps, and highlights resources across Ontario’s regions.

675 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for new literary works in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Arts Residency
City of Kingston
Space and support for local artists
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives
Township of South Stormont
Financial incentives for commercial property improvements
South Stormont, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
South Stormont, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Love My Neighbourhood
Town of Pelham
Support for local neighbourhood gatherings
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition
City of Markham
Public art competition for professional artists
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
May Court Club of St. Catharines Funding Program
The May Court Club of St. Catharines
Funding for local community programs and charitable projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mayor's Art Awards
Municipality of Lakeshore
Recognizes artistic talent in Lakeshore
Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
McGregor Morris Fund
Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
Supports public art purchases in Elgin County
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Meaford Recreation Fund
Municipality of Meaford
Financial support for recreation and cultural activities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Meridian Centre Community Use Program
City of St. Catharines
Community access to Meridian Centre game tickets
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Million Dollar Makeover
City of Kawartha Lakes
Funding for property improvements in Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
City of Kawartha Lakes
Funding for downtown improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
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)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mini Grants
Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland (CFCSN)
Funding for small community projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Minor Sport Non-Resident Fee Subsidy
Township of Georgian Bluffs
Fee reimbursement for minor sports participation
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Moffat Family Fund
Town of Fort Frances
Support for community projects benefiting children and families
Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 101,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Town of Gravenhurst
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Assistance Grant Program
Town of Parry Sound
Funding for Parry Sound community initiatives
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP)
City of Kingston
Lower-cost access to city services for Kingston residents
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Financial Programs
Municipality of South Dundas
Funding for tourism projects in SDG
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Municipal Grant Application Form – Facility Waived Fees
Town of Pelham
Waived facility fees for community events
Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Municipal Grant Application Form – In Kind Assistance
Town of Pelham
In-kind support for community events
Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grant Funding
Town of Shelburne
Municipal funding for Shelburne community organizations
Shelburne, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Shelburne, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grant Policy
Township of South Stormont
Support for community-based local initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grant Program
Municipality of Mississippi Mills
Municipal funding for community organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants
City of Sarnia
Funding for community projects in Sarnia
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants Program
Municipality of Leamington
Municipal funding for community initiatives
Cornwall, Leamington, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cornwall, Leamington, Ontario
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants Program - In-kind and financial support under $5,000
City of Clarence-Rockland
Modest support for local community initiatives
City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Central Elgin — Community Grant and Sponsorship Pilot Program
Municipality of Central Elgin
Funding for community projects and sponsorships
Central Elgin, Ontario, Canada
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
Construction and Renovation
Central Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Meaford Children & Youth Recreation Fund
Municipality of Meaford
Funding for youth recreation and cultural activities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula – 2026 Municipal Funding Policy
Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula
Local funding for community-focused projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Port Hope — Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Municipality of Port Hope
Fee assistance for Port Hope recreation activities
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Port Hope Donation Program
Municipality of Port Hope
Municipal support for local community initiatives
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Grant
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Community funding for local projects and programs
Ontario, Canada
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 Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
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
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Canada Strong Pass Initiative — Summer 2026
Canadian Heritage (PCH), Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Funding for museum access and visitor support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Musicompte prices
MusiCounts
Recognition for outstanding Canadian music teachers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston Arts Council (KAC), Government of Ontario
Support for emerging visual artists' growth
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
National Indigenous Coaching Awards
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Recognition for outstanding Indigenous coaches
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Activation Fund
City of Kingston
In-kind support for community-led neighbourhood events
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
City of Toronto
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Planting Program
City of Toronto
Supports community-led tree planting in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
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
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Small Events Fund
City of London
Funding for small neighbourhood events
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
London, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Neighbourhood-Managed Ice Rinks
City of London
Volunteer-run community ice rinks in London
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Club Opening Grant
Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC)
Funding for opening new Kiwanis clubs
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF)
Support for young Japanese Canadian students
BC, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,250 to $1,250
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Norfolk County — Community Grant Program
Norfolk County
Support for Norfolk County community initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Municipality of North Perth
Downtown revitalization funding for property improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
North Perth Sports for Kids Fund
Municipality of North Perth
Financial aid for youth sports participation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
North Perth Sports for Kids Fund (NPSFKF)
Municipality of North Perth
Financial support for youth sports participation
North Perth, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
North Perth, Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Artists in Communities and Schools Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for community-engaged arts projects in Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for professional dance organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Exhibition Assistance
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for confirmed public art exhibitions
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for francophone arts service organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for Francophone publishers
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for Ontario literary organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Media Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario media arts projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for Ontario multi-arts organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for Francophone artist organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Promotes digital health tech partnerships for improved patient care
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oeno Gallery Arts Scholarship
The County Foundation
Fine Arts scholarship for post-secondary students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Live Music
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Funding for live music events in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Child Care Fee Subsidy
Government of Ontario
Financial support for child care fees
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Supports early-stage digital media project development
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE)
Emergency funding for Ontario sport organizations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports community-led youth and family innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Winter Games Legacy Award
City of Cornwall
Bursaries for student athletes pursuing post-secondary studies
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $1,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Funding for Black youth wellness projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
Funding for community projects in Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Operations Implementation Program (OIP)
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Social media support for tourism operators
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Organization Support Program
Town of Hawkesbury
Support for recognized community organizations
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Organized Youth Program Grant
Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC)
Annual support for Kiwanis youth donations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Capital Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding to improve community spaces
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $200,000
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
OTF — Grow Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Multi-year funding to scale proven community projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $600,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Seed Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Build capacity for future community programming
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Ottawa Tourism (OT)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation (OVCF)
Funding for local charitable community projects
Ontario, Canada
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
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation (OVCF)
Funding for sports participation and facility improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Town of Mono
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Partnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events
City of Orillia
Funding for cultural festivals and events
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pathway To Potential Funding (P2P)
Municipality of Lakeshore
Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residents
Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pauline McGibbon Award
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Annual award for emerging Ontario theatre artists
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PayPal Giving Fund Canada — Charity Digital Fundraising
PayPal Giving Fund Canada
Digital fundraising support for charities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Performance Boat Club Events Inc. — Charitable Fundraising Support
Performance Boat Club Events Inc. (PBC)
Charitable fundraising support through boating events
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Personal assistance for leisure activities (PAL)
City of Kitchener
Supports leisure access for people with disabilities
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Phil McNamee Charitable Foundation — Scholarships and Environmental Initiatives
Phil McNamee Charitable Foundation
Scholarships and nature-focused community support
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PollinateTO
City of Toronto
Funding for community-led pollinator habitat projects in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Municipality of Port Hope
Funding for downtown redevelopment and property upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Prescott Community Grants – 2025 Community Grant Program
Town of Prescott
Community funding for local service organizations
Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $4,300
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
Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pride and Remembrance Run Grants
Pride and Remembrance Foundation
Funding for 2SLGBTQ+ community projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PRO Kids
City of Thunder Bay
Support for youth recreation access
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Supports research commercialization centres
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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