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

Ontario Film and Television Tax CreditGovernment of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit
Quebec Motion Picture and Television Tax CreditGouvernement du Québec
Tax credit
Tax Credit for Multimedia ProductionGouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Tax credit
Tax Credit for the Production of Multimedia Events or Environments Presented Outside QuebecGouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Tax credit
Book Publishing Tax CreditSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Tax credit
Film Dubbing Tax CreditGouvernement du Québec
Tax credit
Interactive Digital Media Tax CreditGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Tax credit
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (British Columbia)Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Grant
Digital Multimedia Tax CreditGovernment of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax credit
Tax credit for the production of multimedia events or environments presented outside QuebecGouvernement du Québec
Tax credit
Film or Video Production Tax CreditGovernment of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Grant
Tax Credit for Motion Picture Production ServicesGouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Tax credit
Artist deferral income tax creditGouvernement du Québec
Tax credit
Refundable tax credit for book publishingGouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
Tax credit
Create, Know and Share – Indigenous OrganizationsCanada Council for the Arts
Grant
Tax deduction for purchase of a deferred annuity for artistsGouvernement du Québec
Tax credit
Apply for arts fundingGouvernement du Yukon
Other assistance
Apply for funding to train in the cultural industriesGouvernement du Yukon
Other assistance
Apply for a permit for your film or series productionGouvernement du Yukon
Other assistance
Digital Cultural Development in the Canadian FrancophonieGouvernement du Québec
Grant
Community Building through Arts and Heritage. Component ICanadian Heritage
Other assistance
Community Development through Arts and Heritage – Component III – Legacy FundInfrastructure Canada
Other assistance
Various Support Programs – CultureConseil des arts et des lettres du Québec – CALQ
Other assistance
Education and TrainingMinistère de la Culture et des Communications
Grant
Cultural Development AgreementsMinistère de la Culture et des Communications
Other assistance
Explore and Create – Organizations dedicated to artistsCanada Council for the Arts
Grant
BC Arts Council FundingGovernment of British Columbia, BC Arts Council
Grant
Canada Council for the Arts FundingCanada Council for the Arts
Grant
Canada Media FundCanada Media Fund
Other assistance
Nova Scotia Film and Television Incentive ProgramGovernment of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Grant
Canada Arts Presentation Fund – Development Support ComponentCanadian Heritage
Other assistance
Telefilm Canada Feature Film FundGovernment of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Other assistance
Yukon Arts FundGovernment of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture
Other assistance
Cultural Industries – Financial AssistanceGovernment of New Brunswick, Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Grant
Initiative to Support Cultural Infrastructure FoundationsCanadian Heritage
Other assistance
Inspire and Root – Artistic CatalystsCanada Council for the Arts
Grant
MusicactionMusicaction
Other assistance
Obtain registered cultural or communications organization status (OCCE)Gouvernement du Québec
Tax credit
Operating Assistance Program for Regional Service Centres for Public LibrariesLe ministère de la Culture et des Communications
Grant
Indigenous Media Operating Assistance ProgramIf you need assistance or information, please contact your regional office.
Grant
Operating Assistance Program for Community Mediaministère de la Culture et des Communications
Grant
Capital Assistance Programministère de la Culture et des Communications
Grant
Digital Adaptation Assistance Program for Written News Media Companiesministère de la Culture et des Communications
Grant
Export and Cultural Outreach ProgramGouvernement du Québec, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Grant
Assistance Program for Associations and Organizations with a Collective Mandate – CultureSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Other assistance
Business Support Program for Craft ArtsSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Other assistance
Cultural Events Assistance ProgramSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Other assistance
Innovative Initiatives Support Program – CultureSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Other assistance
Diffusion venues assistance program – CultureSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Other assistance
Cultural Projects Assistance Program – Reception StreamMinistère de la Culture et des Communications
Other assistance

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