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Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Saskatchewan schools to support arts-related collaborations with individual artists to enhance education for students. Applicants should verify their eligibility with program staff prior to submitting an applicatio...
Grants of $5,000, $7,500, and $15,000 to Ontario individual artists at any stage in their career for the creation or continuation of artistic works. Funding is intended to support a broad range of visual arts practices and to promote excellence and diversity among arti...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, production, ...
Grants to Saskatchewan schools for arts education programming. Funding is intended for artist residencies that help to enhance arts education and increase student engagement. The purpose of this program is to enable K-12 schools to hire local artists. Professionals may...
Grants to Ontario artists, curators, ad hoc groups and collectives, craft guilds, and nonprofit organizations for craft-related activities. Funding is intended for craft-based research, creation, production, and development, as well as for projects that connect Ontario...
Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario musicians to record music. Eligible applicants include composers, music ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations, choral training groups, and community orchestras and choirs. Grants are available in two ...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario artists for career development opportunities. Funding is intended for projects that help artists obtain new techniques and skills that will improve their artistic practice. Grants are offered in two categories: for artists practicing p...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Manitoba professional arts organizations and community-based nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to offer awards for arts and cultural competitions. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...
Grants to Nova Scotia individual professional artists to create and present new works of art and pursue career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including fine crafts, literary, visual, media, and per...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that foster international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funds will also support scho...
Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority will b...
Grants to British Columbia First Nation organizations and Elders groups for projects that promote the health and vibrancy of Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to gatherings, initiatives, and projects t...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, churches, library boards, Indian bands, Metis settlements, post-secondary institutions, and agricultural societies to reimburse public presentations by professional artists. New applicants must register online at least five bu...
Grants to Canada television production companies to produce a television series. Funding is intended to support the creation of television episodes in the genres of documentary, comedy, drama, and lifestyle. The purpose of this program is to support Canadian media cont...
Award of $30,000 to a Manitoba individual in recognition of arts-related activities and achievements. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. The award is intended to honor a professional artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper who has demonst...
Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American artists to develop and expand their artistic practice. Artists from a wide range of disciplines are eligible to apply. Fellows will also receive travel reimbursement, an allowance for supplies, studio spa...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding source...
Grants to Canada universities, colleges, research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions for transformative infrastructure projects that will underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. Applicants are required to submit a notice of intent prior to app...
Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit professional arts organizations to support general operating and programmatic costs. First-time applicants must contact the funding source and submit a letter of intent in advance of the deadline. Funding may be used for ad...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, collectives, and unincorporated groups in eligible locations for arts projects and activities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of a...
Grants of up to $45,000 to Saskatchewan incorporated for-profit companies or nonprofit community-based organizations for collaborative partnerships with individual professional artists. Collaborations between organizations and artists must be initiated prior to applyin...
Grants to Alberta artists and ensembles for the production of works of art for display. First-time applicants are required to pre-register through the grant system. Eligible artists may produce artwork in the disciplines of sculpture, fibre art, painting, glass, photog...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. New applicants must contact the funding source five days in advance of the deadline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to payroll, programs, promotions, and administration. Appli...
Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, tribes, and municipal agencies for one-time local events. Funding is intended to support activities that celebrate an important local personality or historical event. Eligible projects may include the restoration of objects, co...
Grants to New Brunswick periodical publishers to assist with operations and publishing costs. Funding is intended to present and produce periodicals to foster an appreciation of the arts and literature. Eligible periodicals are in the following categories: drama, poetr...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations that produce and present visual arts exhibitions. Applicants must contact the funding source at least three months prior to the deadline. Funding is intended to cover organizational operating expenses, including maintenance, ad...
Grants, in-kind donations, and in-kind services to Alberta and British Columbia charitable and educational organizations for programs serving communities in which the funding source does business. Focus areas include education, health and safety, disaster relief, arts,...
Grants to Canada qualified donees for innovative programs and projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, environment, medical, and social services. Applicants must detail the expected impact of the proposed project in terms of...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to operate community facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to support facilities that provide cultural, community, and recreational functions for residents. Eligible expenses include general opera...
Grants to Nova Scotia public and private schools for programs that enhance learning through the performing arts. The program is intended to provide subsidies for workshops, residencies, performances, and special programs that involve professional performers in the deli...
Grants of $5,000 and grants of $10,000 to Ontario professional artists in eligible locations to create new artistic works or complete works in progress. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of painting, drawing, photography, performance art, and other v...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists for assistance due to devastating incidents and other unexpected events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floods, f...
Grants of up to $5,000 to New Brunswick indigenous and First Nations individuals, communities, and organizations for nonprofit programs and events. Funding is intended for small-scale educational, cultural, and social activities. Activities can include gatherings, poww...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible cities for capacity development projects. Funding is intended to support transformative initiatives in the areas of planning and technology as well as capital projects that increase the long-term effectivenes...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for collection-based programs that improve the presentation and understanding of art from the United States. Applicants are required to submit concept notes prior to a full grant application. Consideratio...
Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas, including arts, community development, and technology. Funding is intended to create positive change in the co...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Manitoba individual artists, arts administrators, and curators in eligible locations for career development opportunities. Grants are available to support activities including travel to and fees for conferences, festivals, competitions, and ex...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects that promote social justice and equality. The purpose of this program is to address inequality through video, film, and other media, with a particular focus on documentary practices. Gr...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...
Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Nunavut Inuk craftspeople and artists in eligible locations for the acquisition of carving tools, sewing machines, and other sewing equipment. Funding is intended to assist local Inuit residents in creating their own...
Grants to Manitoba registered charities to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the fields of health, education, social services, the arts, and the environment. Projects should benefit residen...
Grants to Alberta qualified donees in eligible locations for small, short-term initiatives and capacity-building efforts. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizational development or to test new program ideas and improv...
Grants to Quebec artists and curators for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that impart new skills and knowledge and lead to professional growth in artistic practice or career management. Eligible disciplines include visual ar...
Grants to Quebec artists and curators to assist with travel expenses. Funding is intended to support travel opportunities that will further professional development and networking. Eligible disciplines include visual arts, arts and crafts, architectural research, digit...
Grants to Saskatchewan and Alberta nonprofit, charitable, and Aboriginal organizations in eligible regions to sponsor events that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations that focus on one of the following sectors: health and well-being, sp...
Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations for programs that address the needs of local residents. Programs may fall in the areas of arts and culture, health, education, community responses, the environment, and heritage. Funding may be awarded for capital, operating, ...
Grants to Nunavut production companies to reimburse eligible costs associated with producing media within the province. Funding is intended to support the growth of a strong media industry while developing local workforce expertise. Feature-length films, television pro...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta nonprofit societies, charitable organizations, and grassroots groups for projects that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that help to create a sense of inclusiveness in the community. Eli...
Grants of up to $200 to Yukon nonprofit organizations and extracurricular high school groups to support participation in athletic, recreational, and arts events. Funding is intended to assist with the travel costs associated with competing or participating in events in...
Grants to Nunavut producers and production companies to support the development of media projects. Funding is intended for projects designed for television, film, and digital media. Priority will be given to proposals for projects developed and produced within the prov...