594 Canada Grants for Arts and Culture

594 Arts and Culture Grants for Canada

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, written works, and film. Funding is available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

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Grants to Manitoba Arts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Service Organizations for Projects to Enh...

Deadline: 05/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, for-profit arts entities, and arts service organizations for activities that build capacity and enhance operations. Applicants must register in the application portal prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 184635
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Writers, Artists, Architects, and Musicians to ...

Deadline: 05/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual and digital artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international...

GrantWatch ID#: 203419
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists, Ensembles, and Organizations for Musical Pro...

Deadline: 05/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International artists, ensembles, and organizations for musical programs for children and adults. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on historical music. Projects must take place in North, Central, or Sout...

GrantWatch ID#: 225900
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Grants to Prince Edward Island Artists for Career Development and Creative Projects

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island artists for professional development, the creation of new works, and the presentation of existing works. The program is intended to support emerging and established professional artists in advancing their careers. Funding may be used...

GrantWatch ID#: 153851
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Grants to Yukon Media Companies for Pre-Production Activities

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Yukon media production companies for preliminary production activities. Funding is intended for professional films, television programs, and digital media projects that benefit the Yukon economy. The grant program seeks to help companies...

GrantWatch ID#: 201767
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and First Nations for Community-Based Arts Activities

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants and awards to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and First Nations Bands for community-based arts activities. First-time applicants must complete the online registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 169447
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Grants to Ontario Visual Artists to Support The Creation of New Work

Deadline: 05/13/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180882
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Grants to Quebec Indigenous Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects and Professional D...

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Quebec Indigenous artists in eligible locations for arts projects and artistic professional development. Funding is intended for activities that advance contemporary and traditional arts practices, create and produce projects, and furthe...

GrantWatch ID#: 191851
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Grants to Quebec Indigenous Arts Organizations and Collectives to Advance Artistic Practices, ...

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Quebec Indigenous arts organizations and collectives in eligible locations for the advancement of artistic practices and the creation of artwork. Funding is intended for the production of arts projects, the promotion of contemporary and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191852
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Grants to British Columbia Individuals for Community Projects

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to British Columbia individuals for projects and activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must obtain required permits and insurance prior to applying. Funding is intended to support neighborhood projects such as community g...

GrantWatch ID#: 193137
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives in Eligible Regions for Artistic Projects

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to Alberta artists and collectives for artistic projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in all artistic disciplines. Eligible activities include marketing and promotion; research, creation of new work, professional development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197443
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and First Nations in eligible regions to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to support the purchase of one new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle...

GrantWatch ID#: 213703
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Grants to Canada Indigenous Individuals, Groups, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Screen Productio...

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to Canada Indigenous individuals, corporations, groups, nonprofit organizations, and governments, and BIPOC nonprofit organizations to create screen productions. Funding is intended for all phases of the production process, including development, post-produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223063
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Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits for Events and Productions

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297
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Grants to Canada Musicians and Record Labels to Support New Recordings

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada musicians and record labels to support new recordings. Applicants must create online profiles prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to marketing, video, sound re...

GrantWatch ID#: 208860
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit You...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan cultural groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, Tribal entities, and municipalities to promote arts and cultural projects for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support cultural, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 214208
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Alberta and British Columbia Emerging Filmmakers for Documentary...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to Alberta and British Columbia emerging filmmakers to create a three-part documentary related to their community. In addition to funds, filmmakers will participate in four information sessions to help them hone their skills, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228559
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Grants to Ontario Registered Charities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in the areas of arts and culture, community, education, environment, health, and soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 145725
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Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768
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Grants to Nova Scotia Artists to Present New Art and Strengthen Artistic Capacity

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia professional artists to create and present new works of art and to strengthen artistic capacity. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including music, fine crafts, media, literary, visual, and performing...

GrantWatch ID#: 160817
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128
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Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Groups for Arts and Cultural Projects and Activities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to British Columbia individuals and groups in eligible locations for a range of arts and cultural projects and activities. Funding is intended for development, competition, and presentation within the fields of media, visual, literary, perfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 164032
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Grants to Saskatchewan First Nations and Non-First Nations Charities for Projects that Benefit...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan First Nations and non-First Nations charitable organizations for economic and community development projects that benefit First Nations communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165205
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Grants to Yukon Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Professional Development in the C...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 169654
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Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees to Promote Music Education

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta qualified donees to promote music education through workshops, festivals, camps, and programs. Funding is intended for projects and events that are open to the public. Priority will be given to organizations that serve communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 172240
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Community Groups to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs in the following areas of foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 173055
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Grants to New Brunswick Musicians and Groups for Career Development

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Brunswick groups and individual artists for career development. The purpose of this program is to increase the visibility of new musicians by providing professional development and enabling the production of new content. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 177495
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and First Nations Settlements for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage local economic growth and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 177499
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Grants to Yukon Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Offset Municipal Property Tax and Rent

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit, faith-based, community, and recreational organizations in eligible locations to offset the cost of property taxes and rent paid instead of taxes. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve people with disabilities and seniors...

GrantWatch ID#: 181451
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Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and Mi’kmaw communities to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist organizations that represent traditionally marginalized populations and celebrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182399
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Grants to New Brunswick Artists and Professionals to Promote and Market Music

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Brunswick artists and industry professionals to promote music-related projects, services, and content. Funding is intended to further the development of the local music industry. Eligible activities include social media campaigns, vid...

GrantWatch ID#: 185428
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Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Registered Nonprofits, and Charities for Heritage Proj...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to British Columbia individuals, registered nonprofits, and charities in eligible regions for heritage-based publications. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to support new, original publications on a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190271
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Participate in an Arts-Based R...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individual women artists to participate in an arts-based residency program. Residents will receive a weekly stipend, funding for materials and travel, studio access, free onsite housing, production assistance, and tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 190591
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Participate in a Residency Pro...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women artists to participate in a residency program in New York State. Eligible artists can be at any stage of their careers. In addition to housing and studio space, artists are provided with daily assistance from th...

GrantWatch ID#: 196389
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists for an Artist Residency

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a resident artist program in New York State. Eligible artists will teach students a variety of artistic techniques. The program provides artists with accommodations as well as assistance from...

GrantWatch ID#: 196924
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Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International Mature Artist to Participate in a Residency Pr...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International mature artist to participate in a residency program. The selected artist will receive accommodations and studio space, access to a variety of art studios, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. The residency ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204129
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Grants to Alberta Community Organizations for Events and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta community organizations for events and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote community spirit. Eligible expenses include promotional materials, rentals, permits, hirin...

GrantWatch ID#: 204988
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Grants to Manitoba Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to provide community arts programming. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover programming costs as well as administrative expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 211920
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Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Arts Collectives to Improve Access to Resources in Underser...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan artists, collectives, groups, or cultural leaders to improve the availability of arts resources to underserved communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and connections with arts and cultural resources by people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215045
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Youth Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards to provide summer programming for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to providing...

GrantWatch ID#: 219644
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Grants to British Columbia Artists and Businesses for Touring and Travel

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to British Columbia artists and arts-focused businesses for touring opportunities to domestic and international destinations. Funding is intended to support showcase, touring, and business travel. Touring initiatives must include confirmed performances in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220094
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Create Work That Highlights the ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to create work that highlights the historical contributions of a secret army unit during World War II. Eligible project types include artistic depictions, research projects, digital representations, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 227628
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Bartenders and Bar Managers to Participate in a...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International bartenders and bar managers to participate in a contest to create an original cocktail based on the funding source's alcoholic product. Eligible submissions must take inspiration from art forms, including music, dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 227784
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and charities for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects or services in various focus areas to meet identified community needs and promote co...

GrantWatch ID#: 228403

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Contributions in Music

Deadline: 05/17/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international individual musicians, performers, and ensembles to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of music. This award is designed to recognize, honor, and celebrate outstanding leaders within the early-music community, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 225899

Grants to Saskatchewan Cultural Organizations and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and Tribal entities for activities that address critical needs. Funding is intended to support grassroots, innovative cultural projects that respond to emergent needs or changes in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213090

Grants to Canada Indigenous Nonprofits, Artists, and For-Profits for Production and Transmissi...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, and cultural carriers to support the production, presentation, and transmission of Indigenous art and culture. Funding is intended for projects that include, but are not limited to, the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177877

Grants to British Columbia Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Develop Training Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to develop professional education programs and activities. New applicants must complete the online registration before applying. Funding is intended to support organizations in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180761

Grants to British Columbia Arts Collectives and Organizations for Literary Arts Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to British Columbia literary arts organizations and collectives for programs in the literary arts. New applicants must complete the online registration before applying. Funding is intended to develop and enrich Canadian literature and writers through publis...

GrantWatch ID#: 188963

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits and Collectives for Diverse Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia nonprofit arts organizations, Indigenous governments, and artist cooperatives to develop and implement arts-based programs. New applicants must complete the online registration before applying. Funding is intended for pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 208804