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

Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for new literary works in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Projects
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto literary projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation 2026 Grant Application
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF)
Funding for Lithuanian cultural projects and charities
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Arts Residency
City of Kingston
Local arts support through space and resources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition
City of Markham
Public art competition for professional artists
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Markham, Ontario, Canada
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Major Arts and Culture Organizations Grant
Region of Waterloo, Sunnyside Foundation
Operating support for major arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Waterloo, 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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mayor's Art Awards
Municipality of Lakeshore
Recognizes artistic talent in Lakeshore
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
McGregor Morris Fund
Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
Supports public art purchases in Elgin County
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Meridian Centre Community Use Program
City of St. Catharines
Community access to Meridian Centre game tickets
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund
The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation
Supports experimentation for performing arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Million Dollar Makeover
City of Kawartha Lakes
Funding for property improvements in Kawartha Lakes
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000 · 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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage
The Community Foundation of Mississauga
Arts, culture and heritage support for charities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Moffat Family Fund
Town of Fort Frances
Support for community projects benefiting children and families
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Assistance Grant Program
Town of Parry Sound
Funding for Parry Sound community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
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Municipal Financial Programs
Municipality of South Dundas
Funding for tourism projects in SDG
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000 · 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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Municipal Grant Application Form – In Kind Assistance
Town of Pelham
In-kind support for community events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants
City of Sarnia
Funding for community projects in Sarnia
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
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Grants Program
Municipality of Leamington
Municipal funding for community organizations
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Cornwall, Leamington, Ontario
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Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Central Elgin — Community Grant and Sponsorship Pilot Program
Municipality of Central Elgin
Funding for community projects and sponsorships
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Central Elgin, 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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Grant
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Community funding for local projects and programs
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Creation and Audio Recording
Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Support for Toronto artists creating original music
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Projects
Government of Ontario, Toronto Arts Council (TAO)
Funding for Toronto music projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Musicompte prices
MusiCounts
Recognition for outstanding Canadian music teachers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston Arts Council (KAC), Government of Ontario
Support for emerging visual artists
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
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
City of Toronto
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action projects
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks
Town of Milton
Community rink support for volunteers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Milton, Ontario, Canada
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Neighbourhood Planting Program
City of Toronto
Community support for tree planting events
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
LatAm Startups
Accelerator for newcomer-led Canadian tech companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF)
Support for young Japanese Canadian students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for Ontario arts 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 — Dance Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario dance creation and presentation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supporting French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for francophone arts service organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
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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OAC — French-language edition – how it works
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for Francophone publishers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Ontario literary organizations and publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for Ontario literary organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Francophone literary project support in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Market Development Travel
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Travel support for promoting Ontario artists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Media arts projects in French
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for professional media arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Media Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Funding for Ontario media arts projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Operating support for Ontario multi-arts 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 — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
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OAC — Music – French-language projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
French-language music projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Creation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for original music creation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports live and virtual music projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Northern Arts Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports northern Ontario arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
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OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Supports Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
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
Legal Structure
For-profit business
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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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OEA Official's Bursary
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Funding for officials’ training and education
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oeno Gallery Arts Scholarship
The County Foundation
Fine Arts scholarship for post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF – Music Futures
Ontario Creates
Supports high-growth Ontario music companies
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Company Development
Ontario Creates
Develops sustainable music companies in Ontario
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
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario music industry initiatives
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,400,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund
Ontario Creates
Supports growth in Ontario’s publishing and screen sectors
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)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Ontario Creates
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates, Bell Fund
Supports Ontario creative industry development initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $35,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund
Ontario Creates
Support for Ontario magazine publisher growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $80,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE)
Emergency funding for Ontario sport organizations
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Winter Games Legacy Award
City of Cornwall
Bursaries for student athletes pursuing post-secondary studies
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
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Funding for Black youth wellness projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
Funding for community projects in Hamilton
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
NB, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Operations Implementation Program (OIP)
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Social media support for tourism operators
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
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OTF — Capital Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Funding to improve community spaces
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
OTF — Seed Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
Supports community-based program development
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
InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Ottawa Tourism (OT)
Improving accessibility for Ottawa tourism businesses
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
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
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF)
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : February 1, 2027 · Closing date : March 1, 2027
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Partners in Art Funding Programs
Partners in Art (PIA)
Support for artists with confirmed Canadian exhibitions
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pauline McGibbon Award
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Recognition for emerging Ontario theatre talent
Eligible Funding
From $7,000 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pride and Remembrance Run Grants
Pride and Remembrance Foundation
Funding for 2SLGBTQ+ community projects
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Supports commercialization and research centres
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
City of Ottawa
Operating funding for major local festivals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund
Ontario Creates
Funding for Ontario publishers to grow discoverability
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · 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
Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund — Emerging Publishers Stream
Ontario Creates
Marketing support for Ontario publishers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Racial Equity Fund
Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Racial equity and social infrastructure funding
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
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
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Funding for sustainable live theatre innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artists
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Support for developing new theatre work
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Region of Waterloo History Prize
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation (WRHF)
Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritage
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
AI commercialization support in southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program — Not-for-profit organizations
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for business-support organizations in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $125,000 to $10,000,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
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Regional Tourism Grant
Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG)
Funding for tourism projects in SDG
Eligible Funding
From $2,500 to $5,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
Term loans for eligible local SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Resiliency Grants (2021)
Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
Funding for Kingston professional artists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Richmond Hill Arts Awards
City of Richmond Hill
Awards recognizing Richmond Hill artistic achievement
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
City of Kitchener
Equity support for community-led initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 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
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Culture Grants and Funding Available in Ontario for 2026

Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)

Literary Projects

Lithuanian Canadian Foundation 2026 Grant Application

Local Arts Residency

Main Street Unionville Public Art Competition

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Major Arts and Culture Organizations Grant

May Court Club of St. Catharines Funding Program

Mayor's Art Awards

McGregor Morris Fund

Meridian Centre Community Use Program

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Metcalf Foundation - Performing Arts Program: Strategic Experimentation Fund

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Mississauga Foundation - Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Moffat Family Fund

Municipal Assistance Grant Program

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Municipal Financial Programs

Municipal Grant Application Form – Facility Waived Fees

Municipal Grant Application Form – In Kind Assistance

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Municipal Grants Program

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Municipality of Central Elgin — Community Grant and Sponsorship Pilot Program

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula – 2026 Municipal Funding Policy

Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Grant

Music Creation and Audio Recording

Music Projects

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Musicompte prices

Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development

National Indigenous Coaching Awards

Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks

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Neighbourhood Planting Program

Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary

Norfolk County — Community Grant Program

Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)

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OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating

OAC — Dance Projects

OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects

OAC — Francophone arts service organizations – operations

OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works

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OAC — French-language edition – how it works

OAC — Literary Organizations Projects

OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating

OAC — Literature – French-language projects

OAC — Market Development Travel

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OAC — Media arts – French-language projects

OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating

OAC — Media Arts Projects

OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating

OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Projects

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OAC — Music – French-language projects

OAC — Music Creation Projects

OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects

OAC — Northern Arts Projects

OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects

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OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating

OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects

OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

OCI — Innovating Digital Health Solutions (IDHS)

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OEA Official's Bursary

Oeno Gallery Arts Scholarship

OMIF – Music Futures

OMIF — Music Company Development

OMIF — Music Industry Initiatives

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Ontario 400th Celebrations Program