Grants and funding: Artists and culture
Our list currently has 232 programs for artists and cultural organizations. Creation, production, touring, publishing, distribution: programs from arts councils, SODEC, Telefilm and culture ministries.
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By type of assistance
Main organizations
- Canada Council for the Arts29
- Ministère de la Culture et des Communications26
- Gouvernement du Québec24
- Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage18
- Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada16
- Gouvernement du Yukon10
- ministère de la Culture et des Communications10
- Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)8
- Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates5
- Canada Media Fund4
List updated on October 4, 2026.
All programs
232 programs
- Shine through Canada and internationally — Representation and promotionCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $30,000
- Business Startup ProgramGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and SkillsAdvisory supportup to $26,000
- Shine through Canada and internationally — TranslationCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $25,000
- Yukon Film — Training Assistance FundGovernment of YukonOther assistanceup to $25,000
- Expanding your international presence — International residenciesCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $20,000
- Shine bright in Canada and internationally — Translation for international marketsCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $20,000
- Apply for predevelopment funds for your professional film, television or digital media projectGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Canada Media Fund — Concept Development ProgramCanada Media FundOther assistanceup to $15,000
- Cultural Initiatives Support Program — Community Events StreamGovernment of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund CorporationGrantup to $15,000
- Commemorate CanadaPatrimoine canadienOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Apply for small grant funding for your creative or cultural projectGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Touring Assistance FundGovernment of Yukon, Department of Tourism and CultureOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Arts Business Support FundGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Ministry of Industry, Tourism and InvestmentOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Poursuite culturelleKlondike Institute of Art & CultureOther assistanceup to $10,000
- Theatrical Distribution Assistance ProgramGovernment of Canada, Telefilm CanadaGrantup to $10,000
- Translation and Interpretation Support ProgramGovernment of New Brunswick, Culture and HeritageGrantup to $10,000
- Prince Edward Island Arts GrantsGovernment of Prince Edward IslandGrantup to $8,000
- Create, Know and Share – Small-scale ActivitiesCanada Council for the ArtsGrantup to $5,000
- CHRC — Student Placement ProgramCultural Human Resources CouncilGrantup to $5,000
- Magazine Publishers Market FundGovernment of British Columbia, Creative BCOther assistanceup to $5,000
- Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grantGouvernement du YukonOther assistanceup to $5,000
- Youth at Work in Canada in both official languages — for-profit sectorGovernment of Canada, Canadian HeritageGrantup to $3,000
- Youth at Work in Canada in both official languages — non-profit sectorGovernment of Canada, Canadian HeritageGrantup to $3,000
- Tourism Market Readiness Grant ProgramGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and RecreationGrantup to $2,500
- Indigenous Cultural Development Assistance – Component 1Ministère de la Culture et des CommunicationsOther assistance
- Operating Assistance for Indigenous MediaGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Operating assistance for community action cultural organizationsMinistère de la Culture et des CommunicationsOther assistance
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- Assistance for Strategic Projects – CultureSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Other assistance
- Project Assistance, Welcome StreamMinistère de la Culture et des CommunicationsGrant
- Financial assistance associated with the Cultural Workshops in Schools componentGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Financial assistance for student-artistsMinistère de l'ÉducationOther assistance
- One-time assistance for community mediaGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Culture and Inclusion Call for Projects – Component B: Community OrganizationsMinistère de la Culture et des CommunicationsOther assistance
- Call for projects on Indigenous cultural heritageIf you need assistance or information, please contact your regional office.Grant
- Call for projects for the promotion of Quebec culture – Component 2Ministère de la Culture et des CommunicationsOther assistance
- Call for projects for the promotion of Quebec culture – Component 3Ministère de la Culture et des CommunicationsOther assistance
- Call for projects for Indigenous peoples – Cultural projects stream for school-aged youthGouvernement du QuébecOther assistance
- Support for cultural offerings in the educational journeyGouvernement du QuébecGrant
- Supporting Artistic Practice – Support OrganizationsCanada Council for the ArtsOther assistance
- Investment Banking — Business FinancingGouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Tax credit
- Building Communities through Arts and HeritagePatrimoine canadienOther assistance
- Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Ontario Arts Council (OAC)Advisory support
- Canada Council for the Arts — InitiativesCanada Council for the ArtsGrant
- Canada Council for the Arts – AwardsCanada Council for the ArtsGrant
- British Columbia Book Publishing Tax CreditGovernment of British Columbia, Ministry of FinanceGrant
- British Columbia Motion Picture Tax CreditGovernment of British Columbia, Creative BCTax credit
- Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax CreditGovernment of Ontario, Ontario CreatesTax credit
- Tax Credit for Film and Television Production ServicesGouvernement du QuébecTax credit
- Film and Video Production Tax CreditGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of FinanceTax credit
Other groups
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