550 Canada Grants for Arts and Culture

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario individual professional media artists or directors for innovative projects. Funding is intended for film, audio, video, new media, comedy, animation, drama, documentary, electronic ...

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to host internships for artists. The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for diverse and immigrant artists to work with professional artists, refine skills, and create a network of contacts. Ap...

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia artists and arts practitioners for tours both inside and outside the province that will lead to enhanced artistic and professional opportunities and exposure. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal...

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories individuals, groups, and organizations for original projects that positively impact local communities. Focus areas include but are not limited to arts and culture, education, community and sports, healthcare, women's organiza...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International emerging artists to join a program at a craft school. The program is intended for artists who are interested in expanding their abilities while performing integral jobs at the school. Fellows will work part-time in position...

Grants to British Columbia arts and culture nonprofits, collectives, tribes, and book publishers for tours both within the province and beyond that will result in artistic and professional opportunities and exposure. New applicants must register prior to applying. Fund...

Opportunity for an Ontario artist or team of artists to produce a commissioned piece of permanent artwork for an outdoor public area. The artwork should be innovative and encourage social connection, walkability, and community wellbeing. The work may incorporate the th...

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for activities that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, families, youth and seniors, health, and the environment....

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and community groups for Indigenous-led programs. Funding areas of interest include health and mental health, education, the environment, and technology. The purpose of funding ...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that foster knowledge and appreciation of the arts. Funding is intended to support arts, culture, or heritage-related services and programs that are open to the public. Funded programs must ...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for cultural events that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support operational expenses associated with providing a clean and safe venue for the presentation of public arts, culture, and ...

Awards of cash and equipment to New Brunswick individuals to recognize talent and potential in media arts. Eligible recipients are emerging directors and producers, video artists, and filmmakers. The purpose of the award is to help local artists complete film and media...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for activities that encourage cultural diversity. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario qualified donees for projects and programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested to support innovative, new programs and charitable works or for existing programs and services. Applicants mus...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to develop arts and cultural experiences. The purpose of this year's grant program is to support projects that integrate environmental themes. Eligible projects may be in a wide range of me...

Grants to Manitoba new and established artists, groups of artists, and Indigenous knowledge keepers for creative projects in any artistic discipline. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support creative research, p...

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for festivals, major events, and series; community assets such as equipment and infrastructure; and projects related to th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research studies requiring travel. Funding is intended for fieldwork that explores the world through conservation, cultural, and scientific lenses. Eligible applicants have taken an unconventional approach to acq...

Grants, sponsorships, and prizes to Manitoba organizations to enhance the local community. Grant funds may be requested for professional development, equipment, planning, and public awareness. Sponsorships are available for fundraisers, arts and cultural events, and co...

Grants to Canada Indigenous-run companies, nonprofits, and agencies, and charities, collectives, and nonprofits to develop the Indigenous screen sector. Funding is intended for research projects, community programs, labs, incubators, workshops, and other initiatives th...

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia registered nonprofit societies to support innovative projects, events, and activities that enhance the quality of life in eligible regions and improve the local community. Funding may be used for small or large initiatives and...

Award of $750 to a USA or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of costume, ...

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations and qualified donees for a wide range of programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environment, social services, medical s...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, artist groups and collectives, school boards, and First Nation or Indigenous schools for arts projects that encourage local community participation. Funding is intended to promote collaboration between...

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations for arts-based and recreational projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities and programs that increase community capacity in the areas of amateur-level sports, physical fitness, and performing, visua...

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario professional artists who are deaf or have a disability to purchase tools, materials, and software related to the craft or visual art disciplines. Funding is intended to assist artists working in practices such as carving, beading, basket...

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and societies, registered charities, and Indigenous entities for activities that promote diverse cultures and combat racial disparities. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to apply...

Grants to Ontario individuals, nonprofit arts organizations, and groups and collectives to promote the production of artistic works by artists who are deaf or have disabilities. Funding is intended for professional development and the creation and production of works r...

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, First Nations groups, and cultural businesses for programs and projects to foster growth and sustainability within the cultural sector. Focus areas include market export, digital art, arts and wellness,...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario individual artists in eligible locations for original arts projects. Funding is intended for artists at any stage of their career to create and produce work in the media arts. Consideration may be given to independent film, video, aud...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, art collectives, and individuals to assist First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art and artists in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to promote the creat...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including thos...

Grants to Saskatchewan Inuit, Métis, and First Nations artists and collectives for professional arts initiatives. Funding is intended to promote the continuation and development of Indigenous art forms. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment, trave...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for professional projects and events that positively impact the arts throughout the province. Funding is intended to encourage and support the arts and to enrich community well-being, creativity, diversity,...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipment r...

Grants to Yukon community groups, business organizations, and schools in eligible regions for environmental sustainability projects that benefit local residents. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for original p...

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible locations for general operating expenses. Funding is intended to assist organizations working in areas such as social and community services, healthy living, environmental responsibility, tou...

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for equipment purchases and capital projects. Funding is intended for a range of projects and expenses, including building renovations, sporting equipment, playgrounds, and other infrastructure costs...

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for cultural and recreational activities. Funding is intended for organizations to host new, expanded, recurring, and non-recurring programs, and special events. Requests will be accepted from nonpro...

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities and events that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for small-scale initiatives, events, and projects. Focus areas include culture and creative arts, tourism, education, recre...

Grants to Nova Scotia production companies, writers, and individual producers for costs related to writing scripts for television and film. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of costs, including but not limit...

Grants to Alberta-registered charities to enhance the quality of life for residents in rural communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible organizations are those located in the funding source's service ...

Grants to Saskatchewan charitable and nonprofit organizations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address a wide range of community needs and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness. Eligible reg...

Opportunity for Canada Indigenous and racialized artists to participate as mentors in an arts internship program. The purpose of the program is to establish a pool of experienced mentors who are available to guide Indigenous interns along their preferred career path an...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Quebec arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to host Indigenous artist residencies. Funding is intended to support the following types of projects: creation and research, development of arts practices, production, artistic gui...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Quebec nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to host writing residencies for Indigenous Canadian artists and cultural workers. Funding is intended to train the next generation of Indigenous critical writers in the ar...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a New York-based residency program within their artistic discipline. Residencies are available in the following disciplines: music, architecture, writing, art, and dance. The residency will take p...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta individual artists, cultural workers, and collectives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for programs and activities related to the development of an artist’s practice and career. Th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations, firms, academic institutions, and other nonprofit organizations for research projects related to architecture. Funding is intended for projects that focus on housing innovation, regenerative design, and d...

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, artisti...