Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canadian Centre for Architecture — General Funding and Opportunities
Research and residency opportunities in architecture and curating
Updated May 2026
Tourism Grants and Funding in Nova Scotia for 2026
Access programs for marketing, infrastructure, events, workforce, accessibility, and sustainability. Learn eligibility rules and build stronger grant applications.
Nova Scotia offers a diverse mix of tourism grants and funding designed for accommodations, tours, attractions, festivals, DMOs, municipalities, and non-profits. Programs span marketing partnerships, experience development, waterfront and trail infrastructure, workforce training, accessibility upgrades, and sustainable tourism. This directory explains what exists, who is eligible, and how to apply effectively in 2026.
1037 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous cultural partnership
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAccessibility Support Fund
Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Arts Presentation Fund — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Support for arts presenter development
Grant and FundingOpenCharitable Gaming Grants
Supports licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedLocal Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives
Financial incentives for commercial property improvements
Grant and FundingClosedProject Grants for Organizations
Support for one-off professional artistic projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Research Award
Supports graduate heritage research in Waterloo Region 
Grant and FundingClosedMuseums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage
Funding for travelling heritage exhibitions
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCity of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for business and property improvements
Grant and FundingClosedStrategic Initiatives Fund - Export Component
Export-focused funding for strategic initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Grants
Funding for heritage projects in Waterloo Region 
Grant and FundingClosedYellowknife Elks Lodge Financial Assistance Program
Financial support for local community needs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMunicipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
Grant and FundingClosedBritish Columbia History Digitization Program
Supports digitization of British Columbia historical materials
Grant and FundingClosedSectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie
Funding for cultural development projects in Mauricie
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCultural Hotspot - Ignite Ideation
Support for exploratory community arts initiatives
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Strategic Initiatives Fund – Arts Wellness Component
Information not available 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosedSimcoe County Tourism Development Fund
Funding for Simcoe County tourism and culture projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedAffordable Access to Recreation & Transit
Affordable recreation and transit support in Thunder Bay- Grant and FundingClosed
Promotion and distribution exchange
Support for artistic promotion and dissemination 
Grant and FundingClosedRTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19Eligible Funding- From $1,500 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedNorthwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Annual Community Telethon (ACT) Grant Applications for 2026
Funding for local community projects and programs 
Grant and FundingClosedEquity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedFee Assistance In Recreation (FAIR)
Affordable recreation support for Cornwall residents
Grant and FundingOpenMulticulturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Funding for regional tourism offer development
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award)
Support for emerging artisans in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Major arts, cultural festivals, agricultural fairs programs
Supports Ottawa arts, culture festivals, and agricultural fairs annually
Grant and FundingClosedArmstrong Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedUkrainian Studies Foundation of British Columbia — General Funding
Funding for Ukrainian studies projects in British Columbia- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Winter Games Legacy Award
Bursaries for student athletes pursuing post-secondary studies - Grant and FundingOpen
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance - leisure for disabled people
Support for accessible leisure projects for people with disabilities 
Grant and FundingOpenPacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Affiliation Policy
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Grant and FundingArchivedOAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories- Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Community Revitalization Fund - Quebec
Funding for community infrastructure revitalization - Grant and FundingClosed
The Unger Foundation — General Funding
Philanthropic support across four strategic pillars - Grant and FundingClosed
Tormod Rekdal Cultural Grant
Support for learning Norwegian culture and heritage 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedBusiness Facade Improvement Opportunity
Interest-free façade improvement support for businesses- Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Funding for regional tourism festivals and events 
Tax CreditsClosedApplication for Cancellation or Reduction of Taxes under Section 357 or 358 of the Municipal Act
Property tax relief for qualifying assessment changes- Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations
Funding for heritage organizations’ recovery costs 
Grant and FundingClosedLiving Legacy Community Foundation Grants
Community funding for local projects and scholarships
Grant and FundingClosedEvents & Festivals Fund
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
Grant and FundingOpenAmateur Sport Grant Program
Supports amateur sport facilities and equipment improvements
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMy Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
Funding for southern Ontario main streets- Grant and FundingClosed
Aid for operation - arts - organizations
Operating support for professional arts organizations - Grant and FundingOpen
TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
Funding for community-based projects and events - Grant and FundingClosed
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Supports community events celebrating local arts and historical heritage - Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCity of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
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Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Matching support for public community facilities
Grant and FundingClosedActive communities grant program
Funding for community physical activity projects
Grant and FundingClosed4th Wall: Making the Invisible Visible
Support for young artists raising social awareness- Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access 
Grant and FundingClosedPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Grant and FundingClosedHydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Focused Arts Organizations
Annual operating support for Alberta arts organizations- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Growth Community Improvement Plan
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects 
Grant and FundingClosedBrian Todd Memorial Community Fund Grants
Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund (BTMCF), Miami and Area Foundation (MAF), The Lawrence Family Foundation (TLFF)Funding for Brighton community projects
Grant and FundingClosed2026 Call for Cultural Projects – Fonds d’initiatives culturelles (FIC)
Support for community-based cultural projects- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Cultural Grand Prizes of Trois‑Rivières
Recognition for cultural achievement in Trois-Rivières 
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Meaford Children & Youth Recreation Fund
Funding for youth recreation and cultural activities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTourism Financing Assistance - Long Term Loan
Long-term financing for tourism businesses
Grant and FundingClosedTemiskaming Shores Development Tourism Grant Program
Supports tourism development projects in Temiskaming Shores
Expert AdviceOpenRegeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant
Professional coaching support for community organizational capacity- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel 
Grant and FundingOpenEvery Kid Every Community
Support for community hockey participation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Ryerson Donation Policy
Municipal support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Supports community programs and facilities for residents
Grant and FundingClosedTownship of Nipigon - Donation Policy
Donation support for local community initiatives