Updated June 2026

Grants and Funding for Tourism in Canada in 2026

Canada offers tourism grants to drive growth, improve experiences, and support sustainability.

Tourism businesses in Canada can access grants to boost growth and improve visitor experiences. Funding also supports sustainable and innovative projects.

1115 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Operating support for public art galleries
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : April 1, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : April 1, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Amateur Sport Grant Program
Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC)
Supports amateur sport projects in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Artists in Schools
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Local Grant Program
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
Funding for Japanese arts and culture in Canada
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Capital Regional District (CRD)
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Grant and FundingOpen
Build Communities Strong Fund
Government of Canada
Long-term infrastructure funding for Nunavut communities
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities Grant
Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC)
Supports community-led outdoor space improvements
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Local Festivals
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Funding for recurring local heritage festivals
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Business / Arts - artsvest Regional
Business for the Arts
Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Business and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Grants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
NB, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Save Energy NB
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Call for proposals on culture to promote mental health among youth aged 12 to 18
Government of Québec
Funding for culture-based youth mental health projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)
Canadian Heritage
Funding for arts and heritage cultural spaces
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for tourism products and experiences
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of Alberta
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster (COB)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for major Ontario tourism events
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CGLCC — Tourism
Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Market your tourism business to LGBT+ travellers
Canada
Open Date : May 12, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : May 12, 2021
Grant and FundingOpen
Charitable Gaming Grants
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)
Supports licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
City of Saskatoon - Facade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program
City of Saskatoon
Funding for commercial facade improvements in Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : September 9, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : September 9, 2026
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Tax CreditsOpen
Commercial fuel tax refund
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance in Yukon
Commercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA)
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : September 2, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Grant Program and Community Vibrancy Fund
Municipality of Lambton Shores
Community funding for local projects
Lambton Shores, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Lambton Shores, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Fund - Summer Grants
Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport., Community Initiatives Fund (CIF)
Provides funding for summer programs for children and youth
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Innovation Grant
Gwaii Trust Society (GTS)
Support for small innovative community projects
Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Recreation Grant
City of Pembroke
Funding for local recreation and community programs
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Sponsorship Grants
Columbia Power
Funding for community and First Nations initiatives
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program
City of Charlottetown
Funding for local sustainability projects
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of Yukon
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Yukon, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
City of Thunder Bay
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Creation Grant Program
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Funding for Indigenous artistic creation in Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, NL, Canada
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
St. John's, NL, Canada
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Communications Program
Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
City of Ottawa
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : October 7, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Infrastructure Program
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports arts and cultural space improvements
BC, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
City of Vancouver
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Government of Nunavut
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Delta Community Foundation
Delta Community Foundation (DCF)
Funding for community initiatives in Delta
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Repayable support for downtown businesses
Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Convertible financing for tourism development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Federal assistance for provincial disaster recovery
Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Grant and FundingOpen
Displaced Ukrainians Legacy Fund
Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF)
Funding for a legacy project supporting displaced Ukrainians
Canada
Open Date : April 30, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : April 30, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Other SupportOpen
Distinctions
Saint-Eustache
Recognition for outstanding local contributions
Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : September 16, 2026
Closing date : November 20, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Open Date : September 16, 2026
Closing date : November 20, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Donation and Sponsorship Requests
Boston Pizza Foundation
Donations and sponsorship support for community initiatives
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
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Grant and FundingOpen
Edmonton Arts Council - Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
The Edmonton Arts Council Society
Funding for new outward-facing arts projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : April 21, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Open Date : April 21, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Els for Autism Canada — Grants
Els for Autism Canada (E4A)
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : November 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Curator Fellowship
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Closing date : January 31, 2028
Grant and FundingOpen
Every Kid Every Community
Hockey Alberta Foundation
Supports Alberta kids’ hockey access and community programs
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Excellence Award in Heritage Interpretation
AQIP
Recognition for outstanding heritage interpretation work
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 4, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : September 4, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Government of Québec, ARF-Québec (ARF)
Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Supports Indigenous heritage revitalization in B.C.
BC, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
French Language Arts and Culture Development
Government of Nunavut
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
General Charities Grants
J.P. Bickell Foundation
Funding for Ontario registered charities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $450,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Giving Fund
Weyerhaeuser
Supports local community initiatives in priority focus areas
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
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 Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Golf Canada Foundation Heritage Grant Program
Golf Canada Foundation
Funding for Canadian golf heritage projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Good Food, Good Life Community Program
Nestlé Canada
Support for community health and active living
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Good Foundation Inc.
The Milton R. Good Family Foundation
Project support for charitable community initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Support for Black youth well-being initiatives
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 15, 2022
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : June 15, 2022
Grant and FundingOpen
Grants in Aid
Town of Ladysmith
Supports community events and services in Ladysmith
Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Guardian Angel Program
Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides
Support for youth development activities
Canada
Closing date : June 8, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Closing date : June 8, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Hamilton Spectator Summer Camp Fund
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
Funding for children’s summer camp access
Hamilton, Milton, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Hamilton, Milton, Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Core Funding
Government of Nunavut
Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Facilities
Government of Nunavut
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Government of Manitoba
Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Heritage Incentive Programs
Town of Cobourg
Financial support for heritage property projects
Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 22, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
Closing date : June 22, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : May 13, 2026
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
Alberta, Canada
Open Date : May 13, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Humanities Program
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Funding for humanities and scholarly projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Independent Artists
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports Saskatchewan artists’ creative work
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Indigenous Tourism Ontario
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 3, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Open Date : March 3, 2023
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Indigenous cultural partnership
Government of Québec
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
INSPIRE Fund
Northern Savings Credit Union (NSCU)
Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Prince George, BC, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Prince George, BC, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
ISC Community Giving Program
Information Services Corporation (ISC)
Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Up to 1.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Nunavut, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Nunavut, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Kootenay Savings Community Foundation
Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU)
Funding for nonprofit community initiatives
Castlegar, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
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
Castlegar, BC, Canada
Closing date : September 29, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation — General Funding
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF)
Funding for Lithuanian cultural projects and charities
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation 2026 Project Proposals
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF)
Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects
Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation Project Proposals for Registered Canadian Charities
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation (LCF)
Support for Lithuanian cultural charitable projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Closing date : September 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Community Support - Donations and Sponsorships
Fondation Bon Départ de Canadian Tire du Québec inc.
Support for community sport and active living initiatives
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Government of Canada
Funding for community festivals showcasing local arts and heritage
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Loisir et Sport Montérégie
Transportation support for eligible events outside Montérégie
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 30, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : April 30, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Other SupportOpen
London Endowment For Heritage Grant (LEHF)
London Community Foundation (LCF)
Supports heritage conservation projects in London
London, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
London, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant
City of Victoria
Funding for major community events and initiatives
Victoria, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Victoria, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Medium Arts Project Grant
Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI)
Funding for medium-scale arts projects
NT, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
- From $5,001 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
NT, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Métis Cultural Development Fund
SaskCulture, Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research (GDI)
Funding for Métis cultural projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Montérégie Tourism
Funding for sustainable tourism attractions and infrastructure development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $130,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Financial support for rural and business development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
MRC Kamouraska (MRC)
Support for religious heritage project start-up
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Canadian Heritage
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada

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