Culture Grants and Funding in the Canadian Prairies for 2026

The Canadian Prairies offer a broad mix of culture grants and funding streams serving artists, organizations, festivals, heritage institutions, and cultural spaces. This directory explains federal, provincial, and municipal programs that support film and TV, music, theatre, dance, visual arts, museums, archives, and Indigenous and francophone initiatives. It is designed for new and experienced applicants seeking transparent guidance on eligibility, application steps, and reporting.

270 programs

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging
Alberta Innovates
Supports technologies for healthy aging
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : October 12, 2024
Closing date : November 8, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Communities Initiative
Government of Alberta, Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : September 2, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Artists and Education Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports Alberta school arts residencies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program
Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Alberta Culture and Status of Women, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Canadian Heritage, Government of Alberta
One-year artist residency for Alberta artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador
Government of Alberta
Support for an Alberta artist residency and public arts outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 105,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : May 29, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Eligible Funding
From $10,001 to $100,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for Alberta screen productions
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $125,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2024
Closing date : July 16, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Closed support for cultural industry projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for Alberta post-production labour costs
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $200,000
Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Municipal Affairs
Grant for Alberta film script development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 55,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2024
Closing date : September 2, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch — General Funding
Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Supports affordable sport and recreation access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism
Funding for anti-racism community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Andrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Short-term relief for writers in financial need
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Armstrong Family Foundation — General Funding
Armstrong Family Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts Leadership Residency Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Funding for arts leadership residencies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 19, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund
Government of Manitoba
Support for community arts, culture and sport projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Association Development Grant Program (ADP)
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Invitation-only support for Alberta sport organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Audience Development Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Supports arts organizations to grow audiences
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 23, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Battlefords and District Community Foundation Funds
Battlefords and District Community Foundation (BDCF)
Medical expense support for serious illness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Grants
Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (BPCF)
Supports charitable projects in the Beautiful Plains community
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
BIPOC Mentorship Program
SWG Foundation (SWG)
One-on-one mentorship for BIPOC writers in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,800 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Boissevain and Morton Foundation
The Boissevain and Morton Foundation Incorporated
Local charitable funding for community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : October 9, 2025
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for high-demand book reprints
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for Saskatchewan book production and marketing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : April 29, 2026
Closing date : June 3, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream
Creative Saskatchewan
Funding for Saskatchewan book publishing projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : April 29, 2026
Closing date : June 10, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Business for the Arts
Sponsorship capacity-building for cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Calgary Flames Foundation - Community Grant Program
Flames Foundation for Life
Funding for youth-focused community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program
Alberta Innovates, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Funding for Alberta academic-industry technology collaboration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : November 6, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program
Canada Iceland Foundation
Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian Allied Turfgrass Research Grant Application 2024
Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF)
Funding for turfgrass research projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 17, 2023
Alberta, BC, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
Funding for graduate career apprenticeships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation
Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation
Community funding for local and sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cherry Karpyshin Arts Management Prize
Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE)
Support for aspiring arts managers in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 5, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cibinel Architects Bursary In Fine Arts
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Financial support for a Fine Arts student
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City of Brooks — Recreation Fee Assistance Program
City of Brooks
Discounted recreation memberships for eligible residents
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Brooks, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City of Prince Albert Community Grant Program
City of Prince Albert
Support for local sport, culture and recreation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City of Regina Writing Award
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for a local writer’s work-in-progress
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 21, 2026
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
City of Winnipeg — Recreation Fee Assistance Program
City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS)
Subsidized access to Winnipeg recreation programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships
Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation Inc. (CLCF)
Annual community funding and scholarships
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
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Capital Project Grant Policy
City of Cold Lake
Funding for community capital projects in Cold Lake
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Government of Alberta
Public-use community facility support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Government of Alberta
Funding for public-use community facilities
Eligible Funding
From $125,001 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Fee Assistance Program
Wheatland Family & Community Support Services (WFCSS)
Financial support for local recreation and arts costs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Focused Arts Organizations
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Annual operating support for Alberta arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Olds Legacy Fund
The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (CFCAB)
Funding for community wellness projects in Olds
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Olds, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Foundation of Portage and District Grant Program
Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc.
Funding for charitable community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Initiatives Grants
Francofonds Inc.
Microfinancing for Francophone community initiatives
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 27, 2025
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Mural Grant
City of Edmonton
Funding for community mural projects in Edmonton
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program
City of Cold Lake
Funding for community recreation and cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs
Creative Saskatchewan
Supports business upgrades for growth and efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Closing date : April 2, 2026
Regina, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosed
Crowdfunding Alberta platform
Government of Alberta
Online fundraising support for Alberta nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program
Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Support for preserving Alberta’s cultural heritage
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Operating support for Alberta magazine publishers
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $125,000
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Doris Hillis Scholarship
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for a Saskatchewan writer’s retreat registration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition — Competition Awards
Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition
Awards for emerging Canadian vocalists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $11,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 17, 2025
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ecosystem Services Grant Program
Government of Alberta
Supports ecosystem services conservation in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
The Edmonton Arts Council Society
Funding for Edmonton artists facing access barriers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt
The Edmonton Arts Council Society
Support for organizational transformation in the arts
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : August 1, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
The Edmonton Arts Council Society
Funding for Edmonton arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Heritage Council — Heritage Funding Programs
Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC)
Supports Edmonton heritage organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ember Fund — Youth-Focused Funding
Ember Fund
Funding for youth-focused community impact
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Events & Festivals Fund
Travel Alberta
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $150,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 20, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Farquharson Foundation Scholarship
The Farquharson Foundation
Scholarships for students in financial need
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FCMM Grant Program
Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba (FCMM)
Funding for eligible choral music projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Field Law Community Fund
Field Law
Community funding for local impact projects
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
Technology
Alberta, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FIRE Impact Grant (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton)
Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC)
Funding for Indigenous heritage projects in Edmonton
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : March 2, 2026
Closing date : April 25, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Graeme Bell Travel Award
University of Calgary
Travel support for professional artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,600 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 30, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Helen Steinkopf Fund
Manitoba Marathon Foundation
Support for inclusive holiday and recreation experiences
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants
Government of Alberta
Matching funding for Alberta heritage projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Historic resource conservation grants
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : May 13, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Horse Rescue Fund — General Funding
Horse Rescue Fund (HRF)
Funding for equine care across Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Hugo Alvarado Community Art Project
Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation (SPSF)
Support for a school-based community art project
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Artist Award
Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA), Toronto Arts Foundation
Supports Indigenous artistic creation and development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 16, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City of Edmonton
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 1, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Industry Sponsorship
Creative Saskatchewan
Sponsorship for creative industry business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Jaxon Joseph "For the Love of the Game" Memorial Scholarship
St. Albert Community Foundation (SASCF)
Scholarship for Grade 12 hockey players
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
John V. Hicks Scholarship
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Support for poetry writers at a Saskatchewan retreat
Eligible Funding
From $300 to $300
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Judy McCrosky Bursary
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Supports an emerging Saskatchewan writer
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Junior Golf Program Grants
Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF)
Funding for junior golf program development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Kurling for Kids (K4K)
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund)
Local Investment Toward Employment Inc. (LITE)
Employment support for barriered job seekers
Eligible Funding
From $25 to $350
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Award
Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA)
Supports emerging Saskatchewan writers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : November 16, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Living Legacy Community Foundation Grants
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
Community funding for local projects and scholarships
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant
Hockey Alberta Foundation
Funding for EDI education in hockey
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 8, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Location Scouting Support Program
Creative Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan filming locations for production projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Lordco Racing Program
Lordco Auto Parts
Racing sponsorships for motorsport teams
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Artists in Communities
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Arts funding for underserved communities
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Community Impact
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Funding for community arts programming
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Competitions
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for arts and culture prize competitions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Create
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for artistic creation and development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Operate
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Supports ongoing arts organization operations
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $750,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : January 25, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MAC — Present
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Funding for artistic presentations and publications
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Prizes
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Annual prize recognizing outstanding Manitoban arts achievers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Residencies
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for creative residencies in Riding Mountain
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
MAC — Strengthen
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for arts organizations to strengthen capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MAC — Tour
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Support for touring arts projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAC — Travel/Professional Development
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Supports artistic travel and professional development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada

Culture Grants and Funding in the Canadian Prairies for 2026

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging

Active Communities Initiative

AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding

AFA — Artists and Education Funding

Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program

Alberta Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador

Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program

Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program

Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant

Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant

Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant

Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant

Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch — General Funding

Alberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program

Andrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund

Armstrong Family Foundation — General Funding

Arts Leadership Residency Funding

Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund

Association Development Grant Program (ADP)

Audience Development Funding

Battlefords and District Community Foundation Funds

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Grants

BIPOC Mentorship Program

Boissevain and Morton Foundation

Book Publishing Grant — Market Demand Reprint Stream

Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream

Book Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream

Business / Arts - artsvest Regional

Calgary Flames Foundation - Community Grant Program

Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Program

Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program

Canadian Allied Turfgrass Research Grant Application 2024

Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program

Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation

Cherry Karpyshin Arts Management Prize

Cibinel Architects Bursary In Fine Arts

City of Brooks — Recreation Fee Assistance Program

City of Prince Albert Community Grant Program

City of Regina Writing Award

City of Winnipeg — Recreation Fee Assistance Program

CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships

Community Capital Project Grant Policy

Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small

Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)

Community Fee Assistance Program

Community Focused Arts Organizations

Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Olds Legacy Fund

Community Foundation of Portage and District Grant Program

Community Initiatives Grants

Community Mural Grant

Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program

Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs

Crowdfunding Alberta platform

Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program

Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG)

Doris Hillis Scholarship

Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition — Competition Awards

Ecosystem Services Grant Program

Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts

Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt

Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments

Edmonton Heritage Council — Heritage Funding Programs

Ember Fund — Youth-Focused Funding

Events & Festivals Fund

Farquharson Foundation Scholarship

FCMM Grant Program

Field Law Community Fund

FIRE Impact Grant (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton)

Graeme Bell Travel Award

Helen Steinkopf Fund

Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants

Historic resource conservation grants

Horse Rescue Fund — General Funding

Hugo Alvarado Community Art Project

Indigenous Artist Award

Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships

Industry Sponsorship

Innovation Growth Program

Jaxon Joseph "For the Love of the Game" Memorial Scholarship