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Arts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Last Update: February 3, 2026
ON, Canada
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : September 18, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This program supports arts, culture, and heritage initiatives in Dufferin County. Funding amount is not predetermined and may support programs, projects, public performances, forums, and events.
Activities funded
- Arts, culture, and heritage programs
- Arts, culture, and heritage projects
- Public performances
- Forums
- Events
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,000
Oral-history workshops and pop-up exhibit celebrating Dufferin’s heritage
$ 17,000
Two-day arts weekend with markets, workshops, and heritage performances
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant’s initiative must advance public appreciation and awareness of the arts, community heritage, and cultural traditions.
- The initiative must take place within Dufferin County.
- The applicant must serve residents in all or part of Dufferin County.
Who is eligible?
- Arts-specific organizations in Dufferin County
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Dufferin County (Ontario)
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are informed of the outcome on October 30.
Additional information
- Two awards are expected to be made under this fund.
- Applicants are informed of the decision on October 30.
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