
Arts-based programming
- Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $120,000
- Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
Canadian charitable foundation that provides grants to registered charities across Canada. Supports initiatives in three main areas: gender equality, youth programming, and art for change. Funding is awarded to organizations that address these pillars and align with the foundation's mission to help Canadians reach their potential. View Paul Barber Foundation (PBF)'s website for more information.


The Paul Barber Foundation is a Canadian charitable foundation that distributes grants to registered charities nationwide. As a discretionary funder, the foundation supports organizations whose programs align with its three core pillars: gender equality, youth programming, and art for change.
To qualify for a PBF grant, organizations must be registered charities operating within Canada. Programming must address at least one of the foundation's three pillars and take place in any province or territory.
The foundation operates on an annual grant cycle. The 2025 grant cycle has closed, with planning underway for 2026 funding opportunities.