Closed
Source verified August 1, 2026
Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants
Support for creative arts, culture and heritage projects
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
October 10, 2025
Location
Fredericton, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is presentation, promotion, or education with respect to the visual, performing, literary, media, or material arts in Fredericton
See full eligibility
Overview
The City of Fredericton’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Program offers small grants to eligible non-profit organizations in Fredericton. It supports performances, exhibitions, and community assets shared by multiple organizations for creative arts, culture, and heritage work.
Find open grants for your business
Explore open funding programs that match your business and project.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Fredericton
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Multi-day festivals, events or series pertaining to the creative arts, culture, or heritage
- Performances (theatre, music, dance, poetry/literature)
- Exhibitions pertaining to creative arts, culture or heritage subjects
- Workshops or seminars on the subject of the creative arts, culture or heritage
- Demonstrations or educational programs or activities in the creative arts, culture or heritage
Documents Needed
- Application Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is presentation, promotion, or education with respect to the visual, performing, literary, media, or material arts in Fredericton
- Non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is presentation, promotion, or education with respect to Fredericton’s history or heritage
- Non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is presentation, promotion, or education with respect to a specific culture or cultures
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Activities held in commercial premises
- Organizations seeking support for operating or administrative costs unrelated to the project
Eligible expenses
- Purchase or repair of specialized equipment or infrastructure to become a community asset shared among three or more eligible organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Sales, exhibitions, or events held in commercial premises
- Operating, sustaining, or administrative expenses not tied to the project
- Studies, plans, strategies, conferences, or professional development
- Travel
- Building renovation or repair
- Monuments, statuary, interpretative panels, and specialized equipment not used as a community asset
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Fredericton
Selection criteria
- Stimulate appreciation of the creative arts, culture or heritage in the community
- Build community support, increase membership, develop wider audiences, or attract visitors
- Contribute to artistic or cultural achievement, or heritage skills within the community
- Meet a specific community need in terms of a program or product that is not provided by the City of Fredericton
- Improve financial stability and self-sufficiency
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the organization and project details.
- Prepare any supporting information requested in the form.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Email the application to culture@fredericton.ca.
- Mail it to the City of Fredericton, Recreation, Culture & Community Development, 397 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1B5.
- Deliver it in person to the Service Centre at City Hall, 397 Queen Street.
- Step 3: Wait for review
- Applications are assessed by the program jury after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- A jury of peers will review all applications and determine recipients and grant awards.
- Organizations that received a grant from this program in the past must have submitted a written report on their completed project to be considered for future grants.
- For an arts, culture or heritage series extending into the current grant year, organizations must submit a short written progress report.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply for multiple City of Fredericton grants if they meet each program’s requirements.
- Past recipients must have submitted the required final report to be considered for future funding.
- For unforeseen eligible activities, support up to $500 may be available at the jury chair’s discretion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants Program
What is the Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants?
The City of Fredericton’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Program offers small grants to eligible non-profit organizations in Fredericton. It supports performances, exhibitions, and community assets shared by multiple organizations for creative arts, culture, and heritage work.
How much funding can be received?
Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants program?
To be eligible for the Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants program, you must:
Non-profit organizations focused on the visual, performing, literary, media, or material arts in Fredericton
Non-profit organizations focused on Fredericton’s history or heritage
Non-profit organizations focused on a specific culture or cultures
What expenses are eligible under Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants?
Multi-day festivals, events or series pertaining to the creative arts, culture, or heritage
Performances (theatre, music, dance, poetry/literature)
Exhibitions pertaining to creative arts, culture or heritage subjects
Workshops or seminars on the subject of the creative arts, culture or heritage
Demonstrations or educational programs or activities in the creative arts, culture or heritage
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants?
You can contact City of Fredericton by email at culture@fredericton.ca or by phone at (506) 471-3378.
Where is the Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants available?
The Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants is a Grant and Funding