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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage is a federal department dedicated to preserving Canada's cultural heritage and promoting a shared national identity through diverse grants and funding programs. By supporting arts, heritage, linguistic diversity, and Indigenous cultures, it fosters an inclusive and dynamic Canadian society. View Canadian Heritage's website for more information.

125 programs
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    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)

    Jobs in heritage organizations for students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Take Charge

    Supports youth-led projects fostering Canadian engagement and identity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Magazine — Aid to Publishers

    Support for Canadian print magazine publishers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)

    Support for online disinformation research and civic action
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Anti-Racism Action Program

    Supports initiatives addressing racism, discrimination, and social barriers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF)

    Supports high-level professional arts training for Canadian artists
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)

    Supports diverse creators through media-sector development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Celebrate Canada Funding Program

    Supports community activities celebrating Canadian culture and diversity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Book Fund Publishing Support

    Financial support for publishing and sales of books
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 850,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 650,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Celebration and Commemoration Program

    Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Citizen Research Program - Digital Citizen Contribution Program

    Supports research and activities countering online disinformation in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Citizen Research Program - Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research

    Supports research on online disinformation in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    From $7,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Languages Program - Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting

    Supports Indigenous radio and television production in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Trellis Micro-grants

    Supports arts projects bridging Anglophone and Francophone communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships

    Supports technology internships in book publishing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    Supports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Multi-distinction and Indigenous Urban Organizations languages projects

    Supports Indigenous language revitalization for multi-distinction and urban organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    National Acadian Day funding

    Supports public celebrations of Acadian culture and heritage
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NB, Canada
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    Other SupportClosed

    Odyssey – Language Assistant Program

    Paid bilingual language assistant work in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming

    Supports community events celebrating local arts and historical heritage
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships

    Funding for publisher internships and planning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada History Fund

    Supports national projects on Canadian history and civics
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Catalyst Research Grant

    Seed funding for innovative MS research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commemorate Canada Program

    Funding for national commemorative initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada