Grant Deadlines
Last Updated: January, 2026
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Find a funding program by region:
National
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples - Travel | Any time before departure date, until March 26 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples - Small-Scale Activities | Any time before start date of project, until March 26 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples - Short-term Projects | March 26 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples - Long-term Projects | April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples - Indigenous Organizations | Fall 2027 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Explore and Create - Professional Development for Artists | Any time before start date of project, until April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Explore and Create - Research and Creation | Any time before start date of project, until March 19th |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Explore and Create - Concept to Realization | Project Grants - Any time before the start date of project or the part of the project for which you are seeking funding Composite Grants - April 17 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Explore and Create - Artist-Driven Organizations | April 2 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Engage and Sustain - Artistic Catalysts | April 2 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Engage and Sustain - Artistic Institutions | April 2 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Supporting Artistic Practice - Professional Development for Arts Professionals | Any time before start date of project, until April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Supporting Artistic Practice - Sector Innovation and Development | Project Grants - March 26 2026 Composite Grants - March 26 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Supporting Artistic Practice - Support Organizations | January 21 2027 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Supporting Artistic Practice - National Arts Service Organizations | January 21 2027 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada - Travel | Any time before departure date, until April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada - Representation and Promotion | Any time before departure date, until April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada - Translation | April 2 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada - Circulation and Touring | March 5 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada - Foreign Artist Tours | Any time before start date of project, until March 26 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada - Public Outreach | Project Grants - April 9 2026 Composite Grants - April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada - Arts Festivals and Presenters | Summer 2028 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad - Travel | Any time before departure date, until April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad - Representation and Promotion | Any time before departure date, until April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad - Translation | April 2 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad - Circulation and Touring | March 5 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad - Residencies | March 5 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad - Co-productions | Any time before departure date, until March 26 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds - Digital Generator | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds - Digital Greenhouse | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds - Access Support | You can submit an Access Support request with your associated application, until April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds - Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) | Any time before start date of project, until April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund | January 17, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | RBC | RBC Emerging Artists | Various |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The McLean Foundation | Registered Charities | At least 6 months prior to project need for funds |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Birks Family Foundation | Registered Charities | May 15 2025, October 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage | January 31 – for festivals starting between September 1 and December 31 of the same calendar year April 30 – for festivals starting between January 1 and June 30 of the next calendar year October 15 – for festivals starting between July 1 and August 31 of the next calendar year |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Community Anniversaries – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage | April 30 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. For example, if your anniversary is in August 2026, you must apply by April 30 2026. |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Strategic Initiatives – Canada Cultural Investment Fund | December 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Endowment Incentives – Canada Cultural Investment Fund | December 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations – Canada Cultural Investment Fund | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Celebrate Canada | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Commemorate Canada | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Events — Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program | At least 18 weeks prior to start date |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Projects — Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Community Capacity Building — Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Creative Export Canada | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Metcalf Foundation | Various Grants | Various Deadlines |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Laidlaw Foundation | Youth Action Fund | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Laidlaw Foundation | Youth CI | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Laidlaw Foundation | Indigenous Youth and Community Futures Fund | TBD |
| Music | Factor | Artist Development | TBD |
| Music | Factor | Collective Initiatives | May 1, 2026 |
| Music | Factor | Comprehensive Artist | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Comprehensive Music Company | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Envelope Funding for Music Companies | Closed |
| Music | Factor | Funding for National Service Organizations | Closed |
| Music | Factor | Juried Sound Recording | TBD |
| Music | Factor | Live Performance | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Songwriter Development | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Sponsorship | Letters of Intent must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to anticipated formal application |
| Music | Factor | Support for Eligible Music Companies | TBD |
| Music | Factor | Video | Rolling deadline |
Alberta
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding | March 3 2026, September 2 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Artists and Education Funding | May 1, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Arts Presenting Project Funding | December 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding | October 1, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Community Support Organizations Operating Funding | March 3, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding | April 1, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding | November 3, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding | February 1, 2027 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Queen's Golden Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts | March 3, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Summer School Project Funding | July 15, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Government | Community Facility Enhancement Program | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Government | CIP Project-Based Grant | January 15 2026, May 15 2025, September 15, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Government | Alberta Culture Days Grants | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Grants for Individuals and Collectives | February 18 2026, October 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | The Edmonton Artists' Trust Fund | August 1, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Equity and Access in the Arts | June 2, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Organizations Transitions Support | Conversation with EAC required first |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Operating Investments | December 1, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Annual Programming Grants | December 1, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Organization Structural Change Grants | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Project Grant Programs - Organizations | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Artist Development Microgrant | April 2, 2026, October 15, 2026 (no applications accepted after 4:30pm MT) |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Project Grant Program - Individuals and Collectives | May 14 2026 (no applications accepted after 4:30pm MT) |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Honouring the Children Grant | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Original Peoples Investment Program | September 24 2026 (no applications accepted after 4:30pm MT) |
| Music | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Artist Manager Program Funding | Closed |
| Music | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Music Individual Project Funding | March 3 2026, September 2 2026 |
| Music | Alberta Music | Individual Micro Grants | Closed |
| Music | Alberta Music | Music Business Innovation | Closed |
| Dance | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Dance Individual Project Funding | March 3 2026, September 2 2026 |
| Theatre | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Theatre Individual Project Funding | March 3 2026, September 2 2026 |
British Columbia
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres | October 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Professional Arts Festivals | October 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Service Organizations - Operating | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Community Arts Organizations - Operating | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres - Operating | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Community Arts Festivals | February 18 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Scholarship Awards | April 30th 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Professional Arts Festivals - Operating | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Early Career Development | July 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Arts Training Organizations: Operating | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Arts-Based Community Development & Leon and Thea Koerner Award | May 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Professional Arts Training Organizations | May 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Community Arts Organizations | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples' Cultural Council (B.C.) | Indigenous Art Scholarship | Varies |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples' Cultural Council (B.C.) | Individual Artists | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | BC Touring Council | Community Presenters Assistance | June 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | BC Touring Council | Mentorship and Youth Engagement | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | BC Touring Council | Warming Up the Act | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Hamber Foundation | Cultural & Creative Arts | March 15, September 15 - Annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Artists in the Classroom | May 31 2026, November 3 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Creative Spark Vancouver | October 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Cherniavsky's Mr Music Fund | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Artists in Education | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | B.C. Government | Community Gaming Grants | February - November |
| Music | Music B.C. | Travel Grants | TBD |
| Music | Amplify BC | Music Industry Initiatives | March 1, 2026 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Live Music: Operational Support | October 2 2026 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Record in BC | October 31 2026 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Career Development: BC Artists | September 11 2026 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Music Company Development: Operational Support | April 30, 2026 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Live Music: Regular Intake | October 2 2026 |
| Music | Vancouver Music Fund | Demo Recording Program | TBD |
| Music | Vancouver Music Fund | Music Video Program | TBD |
| Music | Vancouver Music Fund | Industry Catalyst Program | TBD |
| Music | Vancouver Music Fund | Music Company Development: Regular Intake | April 30, 2026 |
| Dance | Dance Transition Resource Centre | IOTPD Philippe Braunschweig Grant | TBD |
Manitoba
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Create | March 20, October 10 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Share - Present | February 25, September 10 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Share - Artists in Communities | January 30, May 15, and September 15 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Share - Tour | April 1 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Learn - Artists in Schools | June 5 for projects in the following school year (Sept to the end of June) October 5 for projects in the same school year (Jan to the end of June) |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Learn - Residencies | January 15 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Learn - Travel/Professional Development | January 15, March 1, April 15, June 1, July 15, September 1, October 15, December 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Support - Operate | January 25 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Support - Strengthening | May 10 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Recognize - Scholarships | June 1 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Recognize - Prizes | December 15 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Recognize - Competitions | November 15 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Community Grants - One-time Grants | March 21 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Camps and Summer Programs | April 4 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Emerging Leaders' Fellowship Grants | Not accepting applications in 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Organizational Development Grants | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Winnipeg Arts Council | Individual Artists Program | March 4 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Winnipeg Arts Council | Professional Research and Development Grant | At least 4 weeks prior to start of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Winnipeg Arts Council | Professional Development Grant Program for Artists & Arts Administrators | At least 4 weeks prior to start of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Winnipeg Arts Council | Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations and Collectives | February 4 2026 for projects taking place between May 2026 and November 2027 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Winnipeg Arts Council | Multi-Year Grant Programs for Arts Organizations | Invitation required |
| Music | Manitoba Film and Music | Music Recording Production Fund | May 16 2026 |
| Music | Manitoba Film and Music | Music Recording Production Fund For Out-Of-Province Artists | January 16 2026 |
| Music | Manitoba Film and Music | Music Business Development Fund | June 13 2026 |
North West Territories
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Government of North West Territories | Heritage Centres Contributions | N/A |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Government of North West Territories | Aboriginal Cultural Organizations Contributions | N/A |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Government of North West Territories | Support to Northern Performers Grants | N/A |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Government of North West Territories | Arts Organizations Contributions | N/A |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Government of North West Territories | Micro Business (SEED) | April 1 to March 31 annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | NWT Arts Council | Funding | TBD |
New Brunswick
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Equinox program for Indigenous Artists | March 17 2026, September 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Artist In Residence | March 3 2026, May 1 2026, July 1 2026, September 1 2026, November 3 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Arts Infrastructure Grant for New and Emerging Artists | August 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Documentation | April 1 2026, October 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Accessibility and Equity | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Arts Scholarships | February 3 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Creation | April 1 2026, October 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Career Development | March 3 2026, May 01 2026, July 01 2026, September 1 2026, November 3 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Saint John | Community Arts Funding Program | March 14 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts in Communities Program | May 24 2026, October 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts and Cultural Industries - Strategic Initiatives Fund | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts Organizations (non-profit) Touring and Presenting Grant - Presenting Component | June 15 2026, November 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts Organizations (non-profit) Touring and Presenting Grant - Touring Component | June 15 2026, November 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Cultural Cooperation Grant Program (New Brunswick/Quebec) | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts - Professional Artists - Artist-in-Residency School Program Grant (Anglophone Sector) | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Aboriginal Affairs Grants Program | Rolling Deadline |
| Music | Music N.B. | Mid Program | Various |
Newfoundland and Labrador
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Community Arts Program | October 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Organizations | February 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Annual Operating Program from Professional Arts Organizations | February 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Professional Artists' Travel Fund | At least 4 weeks prior to planned travel date |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | ArtsSmarts | May 31 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | School Touring Program | June 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Cultural Events Fund | At least 6 weeks prior to start of event |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Cultural Economic Development Program - Arts Component | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Indigenous Culture Heritage Program | April 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador | Community Fund | TBD |
| Music | Music NL | Artist Development (Recording) | TBD |
| Music | Music NL | Market Access (Touring) | At least 2 weeks prior to start date of project |
| Music | Music NL | Market Access Newfoundland and Labrador | At least 1 week prior to start date of project |
| Music | Music NL | Professional Development Program | At least 2 weeks prior to start date of project |
| Music | Music NL | Virtual Professional Development Program | At least 2 weeks prior to start date of project |
Nova Scotia
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Mi'kmaq Arts Program | September 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Grants to Individuals | May 15 2026, November 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Emerging Artist Recognition Award | June 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Established Artist Recognition Award | June 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Creative Community Impact Award | June 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Portia White Prize | June 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Prix Grand-Pre | June 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Black Artist Recognition Award | June 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Indigenous Artist Recognition Award | June 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Grants to Organizations and Groups | March 15 2026, October 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Arts Equity Funding Initiative | February 15 2026, August 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Culture Innovation Fund | January 10 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Festival and Community Event Development | February 28 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Mi'kmaw Cultural Activities Program | May 15 2026, September 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Creative Industries Funding | Rolling Deadline |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Artist Creation Program | February 15 2026 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Business Development | July 15 2026 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Marketing Support | TBD |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Mentorship | TBD |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Showcase Support | TBD |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Tour Support | TBD |
Nunavut
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nunavut Government | Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program | April 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nunavut Government | Community Engagement Support | April 15, August 15, December 15 - Annually |
Ontario
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects | April 24 2026, October 16 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse | October 7 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Ontario Arts Presenters Projects | February 13 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Northern Arts Projects | April 30 2026, November 4 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Indigenous Arts Projects | April 24 2026, October 16 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Major Organizations: Operating | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Multi and Inter-Arts Projects | March 20 2026, September 18 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating | March 6 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour | April 29 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Artists in Communities and Schools Projects | April 23 2026, October 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: Operating | April 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Artists in Residence (Education) | Apply on invitation |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Arts Service Organizations: Operating | March 13 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Chalmers Professional Development Projects | November 13 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Deaf and Disability Arts Projects | October 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Foundation | K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation | Arts & Culture | At least one month prior to event/start of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation | Education | At least one month prior to event/start of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Region of Waterloo Arts Fund | Region of Waterloo Arts Fund | At least 6 months prior to event/start date of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Durham Community Foundation | Various | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Community Building Fund - Operating Stream | No future deadlines |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Community Building Fund - Capital Stream | No future deadlines |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Resilient Communities Fund | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Seed Grant | August 20 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Grow Grant | November 5 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Capital Grant | March 5 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Youth Innovations Test Grant | April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Youth Innovations Scale Grant | April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Family Innovations Test Grant | April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Family Innovations Scale Grant | April 9 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | System Innovations Grant | Must book a required pre-application call |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund | Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund | Approximately eight months prior to an event |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Hal Jackman Foundation | Hal Jackman Foundation | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Brampton | Small Business Accelerator: A Starter Company Plus Program | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Brampton | Brampton Non-Profit & Charitable Sector Development Seminars: Emerging | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Brampton | Brampton Non-Profit & Charitable Sector Development Seminars: Developing | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Brampton | Brampton Non-Profit & Charitable Sector Development Seminars: Amplifying | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Windsor | Arts, Culture, and Heritage Fund | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Arts Funding Program | January 23 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Creation and Production fund for Professional Artists | February 5 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Major arts, cultural festivals, agriculture fairs programs | November 20 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Youth in Culture Pilot Program | March 20 2026, September 25 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Cultural facilities fund (minor projects) | September 25 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Capacity building program | September 18 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Toronto | Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund | Closed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Creative Communities - Annual Operating | March 3 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Creative Communities - Multi-Year Operating | April 1 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Creative Communities - Project Grants | February 3 2026, and August 5 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Indigenous Arts Projects | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Animating Historic Sites | July 8 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Animating Toronto Parks | June 3 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Artists in the Library | October 1 2026 (updated Summer 2026) |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Newcomers and Refugees - Arts Engagement | April 22 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Newcomers and Refugees - Artist Mentorship | April 22 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Open Door | November 26 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | TAC-CS Digital Solutions Incubator | August 14 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | TAC Leaders Lab | No applications 2026 Resume in 2027 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | ArtsReach | Various | February 1 2026, October 1 2026 |
| Music | Ontario Arts Council | Music Creation Projects | April 3 and September 11 2026 |
| Music | Ontario Arts Council | Music Organizations: Operating | March 6 2026, October 16 2026 |
| Music | Ontario Arts Council | Music Recording Projects | May 22 2026, November 6 2026 |
| Music | Ontario Arts Council | Music Production and Presentation Projects | March 26 2026, September 25 2026 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music - Annual Operating | March 3 2026 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music - Multi-year Operating | April 1 2026 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music - Community Music Making | April 7 2026 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music - Project Grants | March 3 2026, and August 5 2026 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music - Music Creation and Audio Recording | September 2 2026 |
| Music | City of Barrie | Culture Grants | TBD |
| Music | Ontario Creates | Music Creation | May 2 2026, September 5 2026 |
| Music | Ontario Creates | Music Industry Initiatives | October 24 2026 |
| Music | Ontario Creates | Live Music | October 17 2026 |
| Dance | Ontario Arts Council | Dance Organizations: Operating | February 13 2026 |
| Dance | Ontario Arts Council | Dance Projects | February 18 2026, August 5 2026 |
| Dance | Toronto Arts Council | Dance - Annual Operating | February 3 2026 |
| Dance | Toronto Arts Council | Dance - Multi-Year Operating | March 10 2026 |
| Dance | Toronto Arts Council | Dance - Project Grants | February 18 2026, and August 5 2026 |
| Theatre | Ontario Arts Council | Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators | Differs based on recommender |
| Theatre | Ontario Arts Council | Theatre Organizations: Operating | April 8 2026, November 4 2026 |
| Theatre | Ontario Arts Council | Theatre Projects | February 6 2026, August 6 2026 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre - Annual Operating | March 3 2026 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre - Multi-year Operating | March 10 2026 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre - Project Grants | February 3 2026, August 5 2026 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre - Grants to Playwrights | June 16 2026 |
Prince Edward Island
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Prince Edward Island Cultural Development | Creation Grant | May 12 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Prince Edward Island Cultural Development | Dissemination Grant | May 12 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Prince Edward Island Cultural Development | Professional Development Grants | May 12 2026 |
Quebec
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Inuit and First Nations Arts - Impetus | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Acquisition and Marketing | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Circulation of Works Outside Quebec | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Circulation of Works Within Quebec | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Inuit and First Nations Arts - Microgrants | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Exploration and Digital Deployment | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Creation | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Travel | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Publication and Critical Documentation | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Public Presentation | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Vivacite | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Exploration and Research | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Inuit and First Nations Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts de Montreal | Projects Grants | March 20 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts de Montreal | Fiscal Sponsorship | March 20 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts de Montreal | Support Fund for Accessibility Costs | Various Deadlines |
Saskatchewan
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Leadership | April 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Community Cultural Engagement and Planning | February 4 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Metis Cultural Development Fund | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Small Grant Accessibility Program | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Annual | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Project | April 15 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Saskatoon | Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program | January 15, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Saskatoon | Culture Grants | March 31, 2026 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Creative Saskatchewan | Research Grant | Various |
Yukon
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Yukon Arts Fund | March 15, June 15, September 15, December 15 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Advanced Artist Award | April 1, October 1 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Cultural Industries Training Fund | March 15, May 15, September 15, January 15 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | New Canadians Event Fund | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Arts Operating Fund | February 15 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Touring Artist Fund | March 15, June 15, September 15, December 15 - annually |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Quebec-Yukon Project Funding | Rolling Deadline |