Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grant Program and Community Vibrancy Fund
Funding for community projects and events in Lambton Shores
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.
606 programs available
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
Funding for property and business improvements
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Assistance Program (CAP)
Fee assistance for recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedAccess Program (Recreation Fee Assistance)
Subsidized recreation fees for Whitby residents
Grant and FundingClosedSt. George's Society Toronto — General Funding
One-year funding for Toronto charities
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
Support for community arts projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Creates Industry Development Program
Supports Ontario creative industry organizations with strategic development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP)
Supports Northern Ontario SMEs adopting innovative technology solutions
- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Youth Wellness Grant
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation 
Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Facility Access Funding
Funding for arts access and cultural programming
Grant and FundingClosedRural Association Partnership Program
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOperations Implementation Program (OIP)
Social media support for tourism operators
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Event Stream
Funding for community events in Brant- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Well-being Bursary Program
Funding for community well-being projects - Grant and FundingOpen
The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa - Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art & Interim Use Program
Funding for public art and interim use projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in Hamilton- Grant and FundingClosed
Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program
Funding for community organizations in Gravenhurst 
Grant and FundingClosedFriends of the Woodstock Art Gallery Legacy Scholarship (WAG Scholarship)
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Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants
Funding for office and village improvements
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Development Fund (TDF)
Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)Funding for innovative tourism projects in Ontario- Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)
Tax credit for interactive digital media creation in Ontario 
Grant and FundingClosedDr. Paul Tamblyn Music Educator Scholarship
Annual scholarship for choral directors
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOwen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Supports early-stage digital media project development
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Brantford Grants Program
Funding for local nonprofit community projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Learn. Grow. Get Hired program
Discounted aquatic certification training for future careers - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Town of Prescott Community Grants Program – 2026 Grant Package (Intake #1)
Community funding for local projects and initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedCommemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy
Funding for commemorative scholarships and projects
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedDowntown Wawa Community Improvement Financial Incentives
Financial incentives for Downtown Wawa property improvements- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
North Perth Sports for Kids Fund (NPSFKF)
Financial support for youth sports participation 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Affordable recreation and transit support for residents
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMillion Dollar Makeover
Funding for commercial property improvements in Kawartha Lakes
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Grants Committee - Township of Scugog
Funding for community programs and events in Scugog
Grant and FundingClosedThe City of North Bay Community Centennial Celebrations, Event Hosting Fund – Application 2025
Funding for North Bay centennial celebration events
- Other SupportClosed
National Indigenous Coaching Awards
Recognition for outstanding Indigenous coaches 
Grant and FundingOpenArts and Cultural Assistance Program
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
Supports Canadian television and new media projects - Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)
Supports property and business improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- 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 projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
Access books and resources for children in need 
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Activator Initiative (My Main Street)
Funding for community placemaking projects- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Recreation Connection Subsidy
Fee assistance for recreation and culture programs 
Grant and FundingClosedCommercial Theatre Development Fund (CTDF)
Funding for Ontario commercial theatre workshops
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in southern Ontario - Pillar 1: AI Productization and Commercialization
AI commercialization support in southern Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Grants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)
Community funding for local organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Competition Improvement Program - Part A: Course Design
Funding for competition course design improvements 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - Community Fund Grants
Supports charitable community programs and services
Grant and FundingClosedOTF — Seed Grant
Build capacity and resilience for delivering impactful community programs and services- Grant and FundingClosed
“Can I Play, Too?” / “Play It Forward” Subsidy Program
Financial support for children’s sports participation - Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
Tax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto 
Grant and FundingClosedRISE Fund: Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Equity
Funding for equity-focused community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Vibrancy Fund Large Projects
Funding for community capital projects in Lambton Shores 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Pelham — General Funding
Local funding for Pelham businesses and organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenHeart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund
Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTrade Mission Support Program
Support for trade missions and buyer visits
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grant Funding
Municipal funding for Shelburne community organizations
- Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces 
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpenDARC Indigenous Residency Program
One-month residency for mid-career Indigenous artists- Grant and FundingClosed
Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators
Support for new theatre work development 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenInvest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Ontario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula – 2026 Municipal Funding Policy
Local funding for community-focused projects
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Unison Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Emergency support for Canadian music professionals - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Funding for Bracebridge community and property improvements - Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Funding for Ontario cultural events and tourism - Grant and FundingOpen
Intellectual Property Fund (IP Fund)
Funding for Ontario screen content development and production
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