505 Canada Grants for Arts and Culture

505 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 Newfoundland and Labrador Scholars, Students, Faculty, and Staff for Research in the...

Deadline: 11/25/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador students, faculty, and staff affiliated with IHEs and non-affiliated scholars for research support. Research must focus on the social sciences and the humanities. Priority will be given to new applicants or former app...

GrantWatch ID#: 162798

Grants to Yukon Musicians to Expand the Province's Music Industry

Deadline: 11/25/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Yukon musicians to expand the province's music industry. Funding is intended to help both novices and established musicians build enduring careers in the music industry. Yukon resident musicians can apply as indivi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203951

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits and Collectives for Creative Arts Projects in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 11/26/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations and artist collectives for creative arts projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote ideas that may lead to significant change within the arts sector. Grants are offered for sizeable collaborations that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174349

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Creation, Training, and Exhibitions ...

Deadline: 11/26/25

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the production of...

GrantWatch ID#: 177876

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Indigenous-Led Organizations for Reconciliation Activities

Deadline: 11/26/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit Indigenous-led organizations for reconciliation activities in eligible regions. Eligible applicants promote Indigenous culture and safety, and offer workforce development opportunities for Indigenous people. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 224275

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Individuals for Activities to Benefit the C...

Deadline: 11/28/25

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations and individuals for activities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve community well-being, promote resident engagement, encourage amateur and professional arts particip...

GrantWatch ID#: 192768

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Students and Emerging Artists for Career Developm...

Deadline: 11/28/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of funds in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198351

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photography Students from Selected IHEs

Deadline: 11/28/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International photography students to participate in a photography competition. The competition is open to individuals aged from 18 to 30 years old who are attending a photography program. Students are required to submit five to ten ima...

GrantWatch ID#: 215512

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Groups for Capital Improvements to Local Fa...

Deadline: 11/28/25

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations and groups for capital improvements to facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of renovation, expansion, or construction, and must be undertaken to improve facilities de...

GrantWatch ID#: 217504

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits, Charities, Indigenous Arts Organizations, and Grassroots Or...

Deadline: 11/28/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations, registered charities, grassroots organizations, and Indigenous arts entities in eligible regions for the preliminary planning stages required to address organizational issues. Interested applicants are req...

GrantWatch ID#: 220510

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life fo...

Deadline: 11/30/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Improve the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of fine arts, education, culture, health, youth, community, social and fam...

GrantWatch ID#: 162955

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects that Promote Understanding of...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a range of projects that advance understanding of Japan throughout the world. Eligible proposal categories include cultural programs, seminars and symposia, research programs, and programs to develop ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164781

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Qualified Donees, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Lo...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and other qualified donees, including municipalities, for projects benefiting residents of eligible regions. Preference is given to programs in the areas of arts, culture, recreation, education, history, and health. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 165452

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development, leg...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents through a wide range of community programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, support local needs, and build vibrant communities. Funding areas include human and soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 181074

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Sports Groups and Clubs, and Volunteer Groups for Act...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario charitable and nonprofit organizations, sports groups and clubs, and volunteer groups for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 222517

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Schools for Innovative Educational Programming

Deadline: 11/30/25

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools for innovative educational programming. Prizes are available in a range of categories, including: health and well-being, STEM education, the environment, peacebuilding, arts and culture, artificial intelligence, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223814

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals to Recognize Emerging Talent in Writing and Illustrating ...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Awards to USA and Canada authors and illustrators to encourage and recognize emerging talent in children’s literature. Nominations are accepted on behalf of outstanding new illustrators and writers whose books portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong an...

GrantWatch ID#: 163058

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Churches, Library Boards, Tribes, IHEs, and Societies for Public...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, churches, library boards, Indian bands, Metis settlements, IHEs, and agricultural societies for public presentations by professional artists. New applicants must register online at least five business days prior to the deadlin...

GrantWatch ID#: 174990

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofit and Municipal Museums for General Operating Support

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $30,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit and municipal museums to support general operations and programming. New applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 177485

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Public Arts, Culture, and Heri...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit societies and registered charities in eligible locations for arts, culture, and heritage activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support festivals, productions, events, and projects that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185404

Award to a USA or Canada Private or Public Entity, Individual, or Group to Recognize Efforts t...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200905

Grants to Canada Museums and Cultural and Indigenous Organizations for Online Heritage Projects

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to Canada museums and cultural, heritage, and Indigenous organizations for bilingual online projects that present Canadian history and culture to the public. New applicants are required to confirm eligibility prior to submitting a grant application. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 210124

Grants to Canada Museums and Cultural and Indigenous Organizations for Bilingual Storytelling ...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to Canadian museums and cultural, heritage, and Indigenous organizations for bilingual online platforms dedicated to Canadian storytelling. New applicants are required to confirm eligibility prior to submitting a grant application. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210125

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects Related to Sc...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Applicants must register in the portal prior to applying. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; new p...

GrantWatch ID#: 213860

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Artistic Projects

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to support projects that promote artistic excellence and interactions between sectors, and share local history in eligible regions. This grant offers operating support to organizations that provide qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 217202

In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Individuals for Film Production Projects

Deadline: 12/01/25

In-kind support to Nova Scotia individuals for film production projects. Funding is intended to support local filmmakers by providing in-kind resources and equipment to create the applicant's first film. Applicants will also receive access to workshops, meetings with m...

GrantWatch ID#: 217837

In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Individuals to Shoot an Analog Movie

Deadline: 12/01/25

In-kind support to Nova Scotia individuals to shoot an analog movie. Funding is intended to support local filmmakers by providing in-kind resources and equipment. The funding source will cover costs affiliated with shooting a short movie, including the actual film, cam...

GrantWatch ID#: 217838

Grants to California Artists for Expenses Related to the Production of Live Performances

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to California artists to cover expenses related to the production of live performances. Funding is intended for costs associated with domestic and international showcases and tours. The purpose of the program is to invest in Canadian stage-performing artists an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219055

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit First Nation Communities and Resi...

Deadline: 12/02/25

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core values o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140039

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Institutions and Museums to Introduce Japanese Ar...

Deadline: 12/02/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art institutions and museums to introduce Japanese works of art to overseas audiences. Funding may be used for travel costs, packing and shipping costs, and catalog production costs associated with the international exhibitions....

GrantWatch ID#: 164763

Grants to Canada For-Profit Companies to Produce a Television Program

Deadline: 12/02/25

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, reality, and lifestyle. The purpose of this program is to support Canadian m...

GrantWatch ID#: 195072

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Arts Professionals for Research Related to Japan...

Deadline: 12/02/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International arts professionals for research projects related to Japanese visual arts. The fellowship includes airfare and a stipend. The goal of the program is to promote the study of Japanese art and its introduction to international ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198825

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Publishing Companies to Translate Japanese Books

Deadline: 12/02/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International publishing companies to translate Japanese works of literature. Funding is intended to facilitate worldwide understanding of Japanese culture by making Japanese works more accessible. Eligible uses of funds include translation a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198827

Grants to Canada Post-Secondary Institutions, Indigenous Nonprofits, and Researchers to Addres...

Deadline: 12/02/25

Grants of $30,000 to Canada post-secondary institutions, Indigenous nonprofit organizations, and researchers affiliated with these institutions to collate research addressing equity in representation in the arts. Certain applicants are required to obtain eligibility st...

GrantWatch ID#: 221579

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Projects to Foster Diversity in the F...

Deadline: 12/02/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222487

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Neighborhood Associations in Eligible Locations to Enhance th...

Deadline: 12/03/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and neighborhood associations in eligible locations for projects, activities, and events to enhance the quality of life for local residents. First-time applicants must have received a project grant before they are eligible to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167307

Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Cultural and Creative Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 12/03/25

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth from ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs for childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827

Grants to Canada Schools to Increase Access to Music Education

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada schools to increase access to music education. Applicants are required to submit an intake form prior to a full grant application. Eligible uses of funds include instruments, equipment, and resources for new or existing music programs....

GrantWatch ID#: 141298

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Arts Professionals to Create Arts...

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants to Canada Schools to Support Music Education Programs

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada public, separate, and First Nations schools to support music education programs. Applicants must submit an intake form prior to applying. Funds may be used for musical instruments, equipment and equipment repairs, cultural educators, r...

GrantWatch ID#: 211441

Opportunity for an Alberta Artist or Collective to Create a Performance Art Piece for a Local ...

Deadline: 12/05/25

Opportunity for an Alberta artist or art collective to create a performance art piece in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to select an artist-in-residence and support them over the course of a year as they prepare a production to be presented at a local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217624

Grants to Canada For-Profit Companies and Broadcasters for Minority-Language Media Productions

Deadline: 12/08/25

Grants to Canada for-profit production companies and broadcasters for minority-language productions. Funding is intended to support the development and production of television and digital media productions that portray life in French-speaking communities outside the Q...

GrantWatch ID#: 159480

Grants to British Columbia Public and Private Nonprofit Entities and IHEs to Increase Digital ...

Deadline: 12/08/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia public and private nonprofit institutions and entities, including libraries, museums, archives, institutions of higher education, and historical societies for projects that provide free online access to local historical mater...

GrantWatch ID#: 165215

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Short-Term Humanities Studies

Deadline: 12/08/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars to pursue humanities-related projects at an institute in Illinois. Funding is intended to facilitate research and the use of the Foundation's resources for a limited period of time. Several categories of fellowship...

GrantWatch ID#: 198319

Grant to a Canada Writer to Describe Experiences as a Ukrainian Canadian

Deadline: 12/08/25

Grant of $2,500 to a Canada as yet unpublished writer for a first-hand description of life as a Ukrainian Canadian. The purpose of the program is to create a short story that captures the writer's experiences, combining both cultures. This grant is considered a steppin...

GrantWatch ID#: 217102

Grants to British Columbia Artists for the Creation of New Works

Deadline: 12/09/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia artists, critics, and curators to support the creation of new works. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote research or creation of virtual artworks, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187200

Grants to Saskatchewan and Alberta Nonprofits to Develop and Provide Programming for Local Res...

Deadline: 12/10/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan and Alberta nonprofit community volunteer organizations to develop and provide programming for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase engagement in cultural, recreational, and sports-related progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 149057

Grants to British Columbia First Nations Communities and Governments and Indigenous Education ...

Deadline: 12/10/25

Grants to British Columbia First Nation governments, museums, schools, education centers, and nonprofit societies for community-based programs that help to revitalize First Nations languages. Funding is intended to develop and implement projects that create fluent spea...

GrantWatch ID#: 185703