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Arts & Culture Local Grant Program

Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Partial support for non-profit Japanese cultural activities
Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Overview

This funding provides up to $5,000 CAD to partially support non-profit Japanese arts and cultural activities in Canada. It aims to promote Japanese arts and culture and Japanese studies through activities such as performances, exhibitions, conferences, and symposia.

Activities funded

  • Performances that promote Japanese arts and culture
  • Exhibitions that promote Japanese arts and culture
  • Conferences related to Japanese arts, culture, or Japanese studies
  • Symposia related to Japanese arts, culture, or Japanese studies
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,900
Present a Japanese contemporary dance showcase with educational pre-talk
$ 4,750
Host a Japanese mokuhanga printmaking exhibition with artist talks and demo

Documents Needed

Eligibility

  • The project must be a non-profit Japanese arts or cultural activity conducted in Canada.
  • The activity must support the promotion of Japanese arts and culture and/or Japanese studies in Canada.
  • The activity must contribute to cultural exchange.

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations conducting non-profit Japanese arts and cultural activities in Canada

Who is not eligible


Eligible expenses

  • Partial costs of conducting eligible non-profit Japanese arts and cultural activities

Ineligible Costs and Activities


Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Eligibility check
  • Contact a program officer in the appropriate department to confirm whether your organization is eligible for a local award.
Step 2: Award timing planning
  • Plan your request around the rolling award process during the fiscal year.

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

  • A limited number of small-scale awards are available each fiscal year.
  • Applications are accepted and awarded on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year.
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