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Culture Grants and Funding in the Canadian Prairies for 2026
Explore arts funding across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Understand programs, eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply with confidence.
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.
221 programs available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Funding for public-use community facilities
Grant and FundingOpenArts Leadership Residency Funding
Paid leadership residency for racialized arts professionals
Grant and FundingOpenBison Transport Women to Watch Grant
Funding for young female sport development in Manitoba
Grant and FundingOpenAFA — Summer School Project Funding
Support for residence-based summer arts schools
Grant and FundingOpenAlberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Grant and FundingClosedMade in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST)
Contract opportunities for SK technology companies
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund
Support for community arts, culture and sport projects
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Iceland Foundation Grant Program
Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
Tax CreditsOpenManitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Manitoba film and video production tax credit
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Fee Assistance Program
Financial support for local recreation and arts costs
- Grant and FundingClosed
The Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers 
Grant and FundingOpenNa-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund
Support for Indigenous healing and remembrance activities
Grant and FundingClosedPilot Mound & District Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Funding for community-benefit projects
Grant and FundingClosedCLCF Community Grants and Scholarships
Annual community funding and scholarships- Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSelf Employment Training
Online government-funded training for aspiring entrepreneurs in Alberta
- Grant and FundingClosed
Métis Education Foundation Community Based Awards
Financial awards for Métis students 
Grant and FundingOpenEls for Autism Canada — Grants
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Supports public presentation of professional artists - Grant and FundingOpen
The Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence
Recognition for Saskatchewan literary excellence Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Grant and FundingClosedThe Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Endowment Fund
Funding for Manitoba high-performance athletes - Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments - Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship
Support for young Alberta film and video artists 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonBook Publishing Production Grant - Book Publishers’ Stream
Funding for Saskatchewan book publishing projects
Grant and FundingClosedTravel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences- Grant and FundingClosed
UMC Charity Grant Program
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations 
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWillow Park Charity Golf Classic — General Funding
Community fundraising support for local charity impact
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Initiatives Fund - Summer Grants
Provides funding for summer programs for children and youth
Grant and FundingClosedSt. David’s United Church Foundation of Calgary
Funding for church outreach and major maintenance
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenMétis Cultural Development Fund
Funding for Métis cultural projects in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpenHistoric resource conservation grants
Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedScreen-Based Production Grant
Funding for Alberta film and television production
Grant and FundingClosedFIRE Impact Grant (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton)
Funding for Indigenous heritage projects in Edmonton
Grant and FundingOpenLorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grants
Funding for community-focused projects in southern Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
Grant and FundingOpenOther Initiatives Program (OIP)
Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interestEligible 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts
Scholarship for young Alberta visual artists 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Centre Renovation Grant Program
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - Get Moving Grant
Supports physical activity initiatives in Saskatchewan
- Grant and FundingClosed
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Supports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta - Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives (including Festivals)
Funding for multicultural member initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
Andrew Suknaski Writers' Assistance Fund
Short-term relief for writers in financial need 
Grant and FundingClosedMulti-Year Grant Programs for Arts Organizations
Supports ongoing arts organization operations and programming- Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Creative Saskatchewan - Feature Film & TV Production
Funding for Saskatchewan screen productions - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts
Supports Indigenous arts and cultural development 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAlberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Immigration and MulticulturalismFunding for anti-racism community initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedManitoba Heritage Trust Program (MHTP)
Supports heritage endowment fund growth- Grant and FundingClosed
Active Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities - 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 (PCH), Government of AlbertaOne-year artist residency supporting arts outreach - Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Heritage Council — Heritage Funding Programs
Supports Edmonton heritage organizations - Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta - Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta music project development - Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
CIP Project-Based Grant supports Alberta community enhancements - Grant and FundingClosed
The Taylor Family Foundation Funding Program
Funding for community wellbeing initiatives 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Film and Television Development Grant
Funding for Saskatchewan film and TV development - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Book Publishing Production Grant - Author-Funded Stream
Funding for Saskatchewan book production and marketing - Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Art Acquisitions by Application
AFA purchases artworks for permanent collection from Alberta artists - Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch — General Funding
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- Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Digital Game Development Grant
Funding for commercial digital game development - Grant and FundingClosed
Boissevain and Morton Foundation
Supports local charitable community initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedTiger Hills Community Foundation Grants
Annual funding for community capital projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program
Supports projects preserving and promoting cultural heritage organizations 
Grant and FundingOpen1989 Jeux du Canada Games Foundation
Funding for amateur sport development in Saskatchewan- Grant and FundingClosed
Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund
Supports community projects for at-risk children 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program
Funding for community recreation and cultural initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenFirst Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training- Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists
Supports Indigenous art projects in Saskatchewan - Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects 
Grant and FundingClosedPembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants
Local funding for community projects and charities
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Central Alberta - Olds Legacy Fund
Funding for community wellness projects in Olds- Grant and FundingClosed
Profits of Criminal Notoriety Regulation, M.R. 56/2005
Restricts profit from criminal notoriety - Grant and FundingClosed
Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries
Tuition support for student coaches in Manitoba 
Grant and FundingOpenEdmonton Arts Council - Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
Supports new arts initiatives and collaboration- Grant and FundingClosed
Norman, Muriel & Grant Geck Grant
Funding for community projects in Kelvington - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG)
Operating support for Alberta magazine publishers - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Sport Development Grant
Funding for local sport development initiatives - Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Management Systems Funding
Improve arts organizations operational management systems 
- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Support for Alberta visual artists and curators - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Artists in Schools
Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
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