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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Canada Council for the Arts is a national funding organization established in 1957 to support and promote the cultural life of Canada through grants for artists and arts organizations. It operates independently, offering diverse funding programs that enhance accessibility, innovation, and excellence in the arts across the country.
32 opportunities available
Explore and Create — Concept to Realization
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Financial support for creative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
International outreach — Travel
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Money for artists building public outreach
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Innovation and Development
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Financial support to grow the arts sector
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada
Arts Abroad — Residencies
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Grant for international arts research or networking
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Supporting Artistic Practice — Support Organizations
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada
Funding to support Canadian art practices
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Money for artists’ professional development 
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Arts Across Canada — Travel
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Money for arts-related travel
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Funds for official-language minority community artists
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Canada Council for the Arts —
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Supports multi-year artistic and cultural sector activities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada
Arts Abroad — Co-Production
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Quebec, Canada
Funding to co-create arts productions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishers
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Money to support literary publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Long-Term Projects
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Funding for long-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
Arts Across Canada — Foreign Artist Tours
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Money for non-profits supporting artists
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Explore and Create — Research and Creation
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Grant to begin the creative process
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Grant for arts and architecture professionals
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funds for showcasing artistic work
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Money and other prizes for artists
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Small-Scale Activities
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada
Financial support for Indigenous artistic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Grants for organizations promoting the arts
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Travel
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Travel funds for Indigenous artists
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
 Strategic Innovation Fund — Digital Generator – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Enhancing digital capacities for Canadian arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
Arts Abroad — Translation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Money to translate artistic works for international presentation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Arts Across Canada — Translation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Funding for arts translations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Indigenous Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Financial support for Indigenous creative initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Financial support for arts touring and exhibition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Explore and Create — Artist-Driven Organizations
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Money for artistic activities
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Money to support publishing Canadian literature
Eligible Funding
  • Max. ${{count}}
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada