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Grants to Ontario record labels and music publishers to develop the local music market. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support efforts to expand artist rosters; invest in professional recording and production; facilitate job creation; undertake export market devel...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Quebec artists, arts nonprofits, and arts collectives for outdoor arts performances that adhere to current Coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing guidelines. Funding is intended to create, adapt, or disseminate artistic works for public performances. Artistic performances must take place on the...
Grants to Ontario music management businesses to benefit the local music industry. First-time applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for travel and marketing activities that are part of a comprehensive export development plan.
Grants of up to $1,000 to New Brunswick professional artists to support activities that promote their work and advance their career. Funding is intended to allow artists who display outstanding talent to gain resources related to artistic promotion, expand networks for publicizing their work, and achieve funding source div...
Grants of up to $2,000 to New Brunswick individual artists to advance their career by presenting work at an established arts event. Funding is intended to increase the representation of local artists at events and competitions, and offer opportunities for artists to publicize and disseminate their work. Events must take pl...
Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick professional artists for participation in residencies related to their creative endeavor. Funding is intended to support local or non-local short-term residencies of three months or less that will allow artists to pursue specific projects. Eligible arts disciplines include, but are ...
Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International scholars with an advanced degree to conduct research. Fellowships are intended for researchers with an interest in social science and humanities projects. The Funding Source has a special interest in those projects that demonstrate relevance to contemporary challenges. Interdi...
Awards to Nova Scotia interpretive and creative artists for significant contributions to the province’s cultural life. The award is intended to honor artists who work in any medium, and have attained professional status, recognition, and mastery in their field. Nominated artists must be currently active in their artistic...
Award of $5,000 to a Nova Scotia artist or artistic group in recognition of creative work that honors the Acadian native culture. The prize is intended to honor local creative and interpretive artists working in any medium that produce unique artwork that reflect Acadian cultural values. Applicants must have been born in N...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, local governments, and First Nations to promote inclusion, social equity, and cultural diversity. Funding is intended to support local organizations that represent traditionally marginalized communities.
Grants of up to $20,000 to Saskatchewan and Manitoba charitable and nonprofit organizations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit eligible communities. Eligible projects will address community needs and will demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness. Eligible regions include Yorkton Tribal Council, cities of Mel...
Grants of $200 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individual artists for relief from financial hardship caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In-kind support includes access to resources and programs to enable artists to continue pursuing the arts in an economically viable manner through the fal...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and businesses for projects that promote culture, community, and economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the culture and economy of the French-speaking population, with a focus on improving...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario cultural and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that benefit the community. Funding is intended to support operations and capacity building, as well as the development and delivery of programming and services. Cultural heritage includes activities that present th...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit cultural heritage organizations for project support in eligible locations. Funding is intended for both collaborative and organization-specific projects. Eligible initiatives must align with the organization's objectives and be within the Kingston community.
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for programs and services to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include the alleviation of poverty, the environment, youth engagement and support, supports and services for seniors/persons with disabilities, and accessibility to ...
In-kind grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to promote their artistic, cultural or community-oriented services or events that are open to the public. Grantees receive free poster space in transit shelters as a high profile and inexpensive promotional method. Eligible organizations must be located in the city...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individuals to strengthen the creative community in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance opportunities for local artists, expand cultural resources, promote creative in...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario Indigenous artists and arts organizations in eligible regions for collaborative projects that promote Indigenous art. Funding is intended to encourage new relationships between Indigenous artists, leaders and professionals in the arts sector, and potential part...
Grants to Canada qualified donees to support vulnerable populations impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Grants are intended to assist organizations that deliver services to residents who are disproportionately affected by the the health, social, and economic impacts of the pandemic. Eligible projects addr...
Grants to British Columbia local charities and qualified donees to support vulnerable populations in eligible locations during the Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic. Funding is intended for programs serving children, youth, the elderly, vulnerable workers, marginalized communities, and other populations requiring specific car...
Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia First Nations youth groups for capacity development projects. Funding is intended to improve youth organizational capacity by implementing projects or assisting youth to attend conferences. Eligible activities will enhance abilities, skills, and knowledge in the areas of team buil...
Grants to Manitoba and Ontario charitable organizations for programs that benefit underserved youth. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that align with the following areas of focus: education, healthcare, social services, and arts and culture. The purpose ...
Awards of cash and equipment to New Brunswick individuals to recognize talent and potential in media arts. Eligible recipients are early career scriptwriters, media artists, and filmmakers. The purpose of the award is to help local artists complete film and media arts projects. These projects will help awardees establish t...
Grants of up to $2,500 to New Brunswick individual artists or newly-arrived immigrants to strengthen their ability to produce original works. Funding may be used for capital improvements to a studio, presentation, production, or rehearsal space, and for equipment and software purchases.
Grants to Manitoba nonprofit community-based organizations to support a broad range of arts projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in the arts or to experience the work of local artists and artworks. Initiatives may be in any discipline and may include exhibitions, p...
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits and schools in the funding source's service area for programs serving K-12 youth. Focus areas include arts education and academic programming, including tutoring. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a proven track record and benefit more than 500 ...
Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, Ontario, and International nonprofit organizations to enrich the quality of life in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support organizational expenses and programs in the areas of arts and culture, social services, education, alcohol abuse, envir...
Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $7,500 to British Columbia individual artists and arts administrators for career-advancing opportunities. Funding is available for educational activities and to present work at events. The program assists applicants demonstrating a high degree of critical self-reflection and are a...
Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and qualifying individuals for outreach activities and events that engage audiences in the social sciences and humanities research. Funding is intended to support targeted, short-term knowledge mobilization e...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pro...
Grants to Canada nonprofit and indigenous organizations and registered charities for programs and projects that promote youth community and civic engagement. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible projects must be youth-led and focus on youth service, civic engagement, arts and culture, econ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts exhibitions that increase the appreciation and understanding of historical American art (circa 1500–1980). A Letter of Inquiry is required before submitting a full application. Particular interest is given to exhibitions that will travel outside th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible entrepreneurs for support in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to enable minority fashion designers to expand their business. Eligible applicants are BIPOC designers with independent labels who have been in business for two or more ye...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for projects that distribute or exhibit contemporary art. Funding is intended for short-term or one-time projects. The purpose of this grant program is to help to develop local media and visual arts in the City of Toronto.
Grants of up to $8,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and collectives for one-time and short-term literature-related projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the production and presentation of literature-related projects as well as activities that contribute to the development of the ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for arts and culture projects. Funding may support new projects or the expansion of existing initiatives. Eligible uses of funds include research, creation, production, dissemination, audience development, project staff, and/or admini...
Grants of up to $15,000 Ontario nonprofit art organizations and arts collectives for time-limited and one-time collaborative projects involving professional artists and community members in eligible regions. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for projects involving on...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit music organizations and collectives for a wide range of time-limited and one-time music projects. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for music projects that involve the production, presentation, dissemination, and/or other ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and artists to create, produce, and present dance performances in eligible regions. First-time applicants should contact the program officer prior to applying. Funding is intended to support and develop the field of professional dance in Toronto. The program recogn...
Grants of up to $1,500 to New Brunswick beginning artists to launch new careers in the music profession. Funding is intended to provide tools for professional growth and increase visibility through the production of new recordings, career development, and marketing and publicity for new musicians throughout the Province.
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and artist collectives for limited-time or one-time theater projects. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for the production, creation, dissemination, or presentation of theater work or any other activities tha...
Grants of up to $4,000 to New Brunswick artists, industry professionals, and music businesses to promote music-related projects, services, and content. Funding is intended to further the development of the music industry. Eligible activities include social media campaigns, video production, marketing plan development, mark...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, ensembles, and collectives for theater initiatives. The grant program is intended to support the areas of creating, producing, developing, and presenting theater. Eligible programs include professional development, playwriting, artistic research, workshops, and festivals....
Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia First Nation Elders groups to implement projects that encourage capacity development. Funding may be used for activities to enhance skills, abilities, and knowledge in the areas of leadership, team building, language and culture, and mentorship.
Grants of up to $50,000 in matching funds to Northern and Central British Columbia municipalities and regional district electoral to build endowments with qualifying community foundations. Every dollar raised by the grantee will be matched by the funding source up to the maximum award. A community foundation endowment ...
Grants of $500 to Niagara region, Ontario charities for projects that build organizational capacity or address community issues. Applicants must have a consultation phone call with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for small, time-sensitive projects that have a budget of less than $...
Grants to Alberta qualified donees including municipalities and registered charities for a broad range of activities and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health, and recreation. Partnerships and collaboration are encouraged. Projects that impact the l...
Award of $2,000 to recognize a USA, Canada, or International scholar or performer for outstanding contributions to historical musical performing practices. Awards are intended to subsidize the publication costs of articles, monographs or editions, as well as public performance, recordings or other projects.
Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nation recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for local residents within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended to support the capacity building benefits of relevant...