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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.
- 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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