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Discover Loans and Capital Investments in Culture in Canada

In Canada, loans and capital investments provide essential financial support for cultural organizations and creative projects, fostering innovation and sustainability within the arts sector. These funds help cultural enterprises grow, enhancing their contributions to the country's rich and diverse cultural landscape.

171 programs available
  • MRC Montcalm (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS

    Local financing for business development and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 28, 2023
    • Closing date : May 20, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Montmagny (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC de Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)

    Funding for territorial development and vitalization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2020
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    BC, Canada
  • Township of Wellington North logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Business Facade Improvement Opportunity

    Interest-free façade improvement support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Funding for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — POV Program

    Supports one-off point-of-view documentaries
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 28, 2026
    • Closing date : May 14, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)

    Selective audiovisual production support for Black and racialized communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CMF — Prototyping Program

    Early-stage interactive digital media prototyping support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 350,000 $
    • Up to 0.75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 30, 2025
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Canada
  • Independent Production Fund (IPF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Cogeco television production program

    Funding for Canadian fiction television series
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 17, 2026
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Funding

    Top-up funding for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Casselman logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan

    Supports economic development in Amherstburg
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of North Glengarry logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

    Support for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alexandria, Maxville, Ontario
  • Township of South Glengarry logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants

    Support for affordable housing development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Prescott logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan Incentive Program

    Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Prescott, Ontario, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Development program — Prequalified stream

    Support for feature film development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 31, 2026
    • Closing date : September 11, 2026
    Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Eurêka Investment Fund

    Supports commercialization of Quebec public research
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fiera Capital Foundation logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Flow Capital — General Funding

    Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $8,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Funding Guide

    Funding for rural development and business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hot Docs logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund

    Funding for music-focused documentary projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 0.5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 11, 2025
    Canada
  • CDE of the Laurentians (CDE) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Labelle Entrepreneurship Support Fund

    Funding for business projects in Labelle
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Labelle, Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of Leamington logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Leamington Uptown Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Financial incentives for Uptown revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Leamington, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of South Stormont logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives

    Financial incentives for commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Microfinance institution logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Microcrédit Charlevoix - Digital strategy fund

    Loan support for digital strategy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Million Dollar Makeover

    Funding for property improvements in Kawartha Lakes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 12, 2026
    • Closing date : February 28, 2026
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
  • Montréal Microcredit logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Montréal Microcredit — Bridge Loan

    Short-term bridge financing with advisory support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Deux-Montagnes logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

    Funding for local and regional development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 22, 2024
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Municipal Partnerships for Innovation - Women in Local Politics

    Supporting women’s leadership in local governance
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Canada
  • Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

    Financial incentives for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

    Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 99,999 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

    Support for job-creating growth projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Program for Black and Racialized Communities

    Funding for Black-led audiovisual productions
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $750,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
  • Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust — General Funding

    Quaker trust funding for Friends’ initiatives
    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
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Central Frontenac logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program

    Funding for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Independent Production Fund (IPF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Short-format fiction series production program

    Funding for short-format fiction web series production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 6, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • CDE of the Laurentians (CDE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Société d'investissement de capital Laurentides

    Financing for business growth in the Laurentides
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Support for Regional Quantum Innovation

    Support for quantum innovation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Telefilm Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Theatrical documentary program — Indigenous stream

    Supports theatrical documentary production and postproduction
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 550,000 $
    • Up to 49% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 19, 2024
    • Closing date : April 12, 2024
    PE, Canada
  • Thrive Impact Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding

    Flexible financing for BC impact organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Funding for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 22,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Venture Capital Corporation

    Equity investments for BC businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Warwick Township Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants

    CIP funding for Warwick property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • SIJ logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Youth Entrepreneur Loan Program

    Loans for young Quebec entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $200,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

    Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PARÉE

    Support for innovation and business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Impulsion SME

    Access to investment capital
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

    Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Quebec Economic Development Program - Initiative for infrastructure development

    Funding for regional infrastructure projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada