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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.

273 programs available
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    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
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    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
  • The Winnipeg Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba Heritage Trust Program (MHTP)

    The Winnipeg Foundation
    Supports heritage endowment fund growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Canada's History Society logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Nobleman Scholar Program

    Canada's History Society
    Paid history internship for graduate students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $14,000 to $21,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 1, 2026
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Town of Kelvington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Norman, Muriel & Grant Geck Grant

    Town of Kelvington
    Funding for community projects in Kelvington
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2022
    Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grants

    Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
    Community funding for local nonprofit 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
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Onanole Foundation Grant Program

    Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
    Funding for local community capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    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
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants

    Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF)
    Local funding for community projects and charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Municipality of Port Hope logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Fee Assistance Program

    Municipality of Port Hope
    Recreation access support for Port Hope residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • Rivers and Area Community Foundation (RACF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rivers Wetlands Project

    Rivers and Area Community Foundation (RACF)
    Community funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RMWB Murals Grant

    Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)
    Funding for downtown mural installations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
  • Rotary Club of Brandon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rotary Club of Brandon — General Community Funding

    Rotary Club of Brandon
    Community funding for local Westman 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
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants

    Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts Board
    Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 11, 2024
    • Closing date : December 1, 2024
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Screen-Based Production Grant

    Government of Alberta, Canadian Heritage, Alberta Media Fund
    Funding for Alberta film and television production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Development Grant

    Sport Manitoba, Town of Oakville
    Support for local sport development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 15, 2026
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Red River Mutual logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spruce Up Your Story

    Red River Mutual
    Funding for community space restoration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SWG Writers Group Grants

    SWG Foundation (SWG)
    Support for Saskatchewan writers' group development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 22, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Anne Campbell Memorial Scholarship

    SWG Foundation (SWG)
    Support for emerging Saskatchewan writers
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • The Calgary Chinook Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Calgary Chinook Fund — Community Grants

    The Calgary Chinook Fund
    Ongoing support for Calgary 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Canada Iceland Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Goodman Writer's Grant

    Canada Iceland Foundation
    Funding for emerging Icelandic-themed writers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Our Foundation Thompson logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Thompson Community Foundation

    Our Foundation Thompson
    Funding for charitable community projects in Thompson
    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 : February 21, 2020
    Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
  • Totem Charitable Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Totem Charitable Foundation Grants

    Totem Charitable Foundation
    Funding for Alberta charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Flagstaff County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Assistance Grant

    Flagstaff County
    Funding for tourism initiatives in Flagstaff County
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Government of Canada
    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Town of Devon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Devon Community Grant Program

    Town of Devon
    Funding for community-enriching local projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Manitoba Foster Family Network Inc logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trails Grant for Manitoba

    Manitoba Foster Family Network Inc
    Funding for recreational trail projects in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 15, 2021
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund

    Travel Alberta
    Supports new tourism experiences in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $500,000
    • 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
  • Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Winnipeg Heritage Incentive Programs

    Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS)
    Funding for heritage-led development in Winnipeg
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada