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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.

272 programs
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Events & Festivals Fund

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • The Farquharson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Farquharson Foundation Scholarship

    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
  • University of Calgary logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Graeme Bell Travel Award

    Travel support for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Manitoba Marathon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Helen Steinkopf Fund

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Historic resource conservation grants

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Growth Program

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    John V. Hicks Scholarship

    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
  • Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation (APCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Junior Golf Program Grants

    Funding for junior golf program development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Literary Award

    Supports emerging Saskatchewan writers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Live Performing Arts Production & Performance

    Support for commercial live performance productions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Hockey Alberta Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Local Hockey Leaders EDI Grant

    Funding for EDI education in hockey
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Lordco Auto Parts logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Lordco Racing Program

    Racing sponsorships for motorsport teams
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, BC, Canada
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  • South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grants

    Community support in Regina and area
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Artists in Communities

    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
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Operate

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Prizes

    Annual prize recognizing outstanding Manitoban arts achievers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Strengthen

    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
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Music Organization Operating Grant

    Operating support for Alberta sound recording organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $125,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Canada's History Society logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Nobleman Scholar Program

    Paid history internship for graduate students
    Eligible Funding
    From $14,000 to $21,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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  • Oak Lake and Area Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grant Program

    Funding for nonprofit community projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grants

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Calgary Arts Development (CADA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Project Grant Program – Organizations

    One-time project funding for Calgary arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regina Artist Award

    Support for Regina performing artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    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
    Manitoba, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants

    Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SaskFestivals Program — Development Stream

    Arts festival support for Saskatchewan organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    SaskTel Max Equity Fund

    Equity investment for Saskatchewan audiovisual productions
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sound Recording Grant

    Commercial sound recording production support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Development Grant

    Support for local sport development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 14, 2027 · Closing date : May 31, 2027
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Sport Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries

    Tuition support for student coaches in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Red River Mutual logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spruce Up Your Story

    Funding for community space restoration
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • SWG Foundation (SWG) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SWG Writers Group Grants

    Support for Saskatchewan writers' group development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • The Calgary Chinook Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Calgary Chinook Fund — Community Grants

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
  • Our Foundation Thompson logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Thompson Community Foundation

    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)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tiger Hills Community Foundation Grants

    Annual funding for community capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 93,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Creative Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tour Support Grant

    Funding for eligible music tours
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western 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

    Funding for community-enriching local projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 15, 2027 · Closing date : October 2, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
  • Town of Esterhazy logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Esterhazy Sask Lotteries Community Grant

    Support for community sport, culture and recreation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Manitoba Foster Family Network Inc logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trails Grant for Manitoba

    Funding for recreational trail projects in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Visual Arts Award

    Support for Saskatchewan visual artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc. — General Funding

    Community funding for local initiatives and scholarships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • The Winkler Community Foundation Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Winkler Community Foundation - Community Fund

    Community funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund

    Supports community projects for at-risk children
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada