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Literary Creation Projects (Works for Performance)
Funding for literary works created for performance
Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Non-Profits in Canada in 2026
Find project funding for charities, non-profits, and community organizations
Non-profits, charities, and community organizations in Canada can access funding for projects tied to services, equipment, digital modernization, program delivery, culture, health, environment, and local development. This 2026 guide helps organizations understand where non-profit funding usually comes from, which legal structures fit which programs, and what funders expect when a project is submitted for support.
Whether you are launching a new initiative, scaling an existing program, or investing in tools and infrastructure that strengthen your mission, the most useful approach is to match the project to the right funder and reporting model. Use this page to compare current grant paths, clarify eligibility, and reduce the risk of spending time on programs that do not fit your organization or your funding need.
5458 programs available
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 32,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosedCreating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Financial support for Indigenous creative initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedThe LeBel Foundation — General Funding
Funding for animal welfare organizations
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCREATE ACTION
Support for nonprofits driving local community impact- Grant and FundingClosed
The Schneider Foundation — General Funding
Charitable funding for eligible nonprofit organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Muslim Legacy Fund — Community Grants
Funding for charitable organizations serving communities - Grant and FundingClosed
Programs in the community - young people from disadvantaged or more vulnerable backgrounds
Community sports support for vulnerable youth 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - Englehart & Area Community Fund Grant
Funding for local community projects and organizations
Grant and FundingOpenOntario Creates Business Intelligence Program
Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors
Grant and FundingClosedMovement for Good
Supports impactful community initiatives by Canadian charities
Grant and FundingOpenHistoric resource conservation grants
Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenNRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedHousing Accelerator Fund (HAF) - St. Catharines Implementation
Housing funding for St. Catharines projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial aid to charitable organizations
Financial support for local charitable projects 
Grant and FundingOpenSimply Organic Giving Fund Grant
Supports organic food access for food-insecure communities
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCapital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
Supports municipal building retrofits to improve energy efficiency
Grant and FundingClosedWomen's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant
Supports Alberta women and girls’ economic recovery
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Support for sport participation and facility improvements
Grant and FundingOpenStait Family Fund
Supports charities in education, health, and social services across Canada
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Grants for non-profits provide essential funding for organizations to innovate and adopt sustainable practices. These financial aids support the growth and resilience of the non-profit sector.
Grant and FundingClosedManitoba Adult Literacy Program – Funding
Funding for adult literacy organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Arts Training Fund – Application Guidelines for Indigenous Organizations
Funding for Indigenous arts training organizations- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Partners in Art Funding Programs
Funding for contemporary visual art projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedChild Care Service Management Agreement
Support for licensed child care operators
Grant and FundingOpenRural Growth Initiative - Community Capacity Building Program
Supports rural community capacity building
Grant and FundingClosedBlueprint for Violence Prevention Grant
Funding for violence prevention projects in Edmonton
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Communities through Arts and Heritage - Legacy Fund
Funding for community arts and heritage capital projects
Grant and FundingClosedThe Ari & Pearl Litwin Foundation — General Funding
Supports gifted children from underprivileged backgrounds
Grant and FundingOpenNorth Cowichan Energy Step Code Incentive Program Rebate
Rebates for energy-efficient residential buildings
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCommunity Forward Fund
Loans for community-serving nonprofits and charities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedExploring Collaboration Grants
Support for early collaboration planning and development
Grant and FundingOpenNunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Rebate on costs of developing films in Nunavut
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for Community Activities under the General Adult Extrajudicial Measures Program
Funding for restorative justice community services
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant
Support inclusive arts development and mentorship
Grant and FundingClosedChild Care Renovation Expansion Grant
Capital funding for non-profit child care expansion- Grant and FundingClosed
Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees - Grant and FundingClosed
Right Care Challenge
Supports initiatives reducing avoidable emergency department visits 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies- Grant and FundingClosed
Literary Creation Projects (Works for Publication)
Support for new literary works in Ontario 
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario- Grant and FundingOpen
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
Support for immigrant and refugee community projects 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
One-time funding for innovative manufacturing to accelerate multi-unit housing construction- Grant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026
Funding for accessibility-focused community projects 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPeople & Talent Program - Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Supports internships for Indigenous job seekers and employers.
Grant and FundingOpenLorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grants
Funding for community-focused projects in southern Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Funding - Capital Funding
Supports capital improvements for Ottawa non-profit social services organizations
Grant and FundingOpenEcoAction — Stream 1: Community-led freshwater action across Canada
Improves freshwater quality through community-led environmental projects
Grant and FundingClosedSaskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpenClimate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers
Funding for climate and health research collaboration
Grant and FundingOpenCulture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
Grant and FundingClosedSurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund
Supports community projects and operating costs
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
Supports First Nations language revitalization in British Columbia- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Programme d'aide à la création
Support for independent media art creation - Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Funding Program
Supports arts creation, production, and promotion 
Grant and FundingClosedDavid Gregory MacKinnon Memorial Foundation — General Funding
Supports education, health, and community aid
Grant and FundingOpenCelebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada
Funding for key Canadian celebration activities
Grant and FundingClosedIsrael Magen Fund of Canada — General Project Funding
Supports life-saving projects in Israel
Grant and FundingClosedUrban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP)
Funding for urban Indigenous organizations and projects
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme de valorisation d'initiatives francophones
Funding for French-language youth initiatives 
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Grant and FundingClosedMemorial scholarships for Flight 302
Scholarships for Canada-linked studies and causes- Grant and FundingClosed
RecreationNL - Eat Great and Participate Funding Program
Support for healthy food initiatives in recreation settings 
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Operational Stream
Operational support for local nonprofits
Grant and FundingClosedivari's Healthy Steps Program
Funding for children’s healthy living initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Community Radio
Funding for community radio operations
Grant and FundingClosedOpportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities — National or Regional Component
Support for disability inclusion and accessibility- Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedDorothy-Jean O'Donnell Memorial Award
Supports study in excellence in elder care
Grant and FundingClosedBlue River Foundation — General Funding
Funding for animal welfare and nutrition
Grant and FundingOpenResidential Schools Missing Children - Community Support Funding
Supports Indigenous-led residential school remembrance projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Funding for Canadian museum heritage projects 
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant
Funding for heritage property conservation- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Chacko and Lize Simon Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for low-income students in British Columbia 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedKingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF)
Funding for local climate action projects in Kingston
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant
Supports employment initiatives for people with lived experience of mental health or substance use.
Grant and FundingOpenThe Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants
Supports physician-led health research priorities- Grant and FundingClosed
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Funding for outdoor play projects in Surrey - Grant and FundingClosed
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Canada — General Funding
Supports women’s health and safety initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to organizations for animal welfare
Funding for innovative animal welfare projects