Grant Deadlines
Last Updated: January 7th, 2022
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Mar 17, June 16, Sept 22, Dec 8, Mar 16 |
| 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 | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples – Indigenous Organizations | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Explore and Create – Professional Development for Artists | Any time before start date of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Explore and Create – Research and Creation | Any time before start date of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Explore and Create – Concept to Realization | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Explore and Create – Artist-Driven Organizations | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Engage and Sustain – Artistic Catalysts | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Engage and Sustain – Artistic Institutions | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Supporting Artistic Practice – Professional Development for Arts Professionals | Any time before start date of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Supporting Artistic Practice – Sector Innovation and Development | May 5, Nov 10 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Supporting Artistic Practice – Support Organizations | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Supporting Artistic Practice – National Arts Service Organizations | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada – Travel | Any time before departure date |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada – Representation and Promotion | Any time before departure date |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada – Translation | Jan 13, June 16, Oct 20, Jan 12 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada – Circulation and Touring | Any time before start date of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada – Foreign Artist Tours | Apr 28, Dec 8 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada – Public Outreach | Apr 7, Sept 29 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Across Canada – Arts Festivals and Presenters | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad – Travel | Any time before departure date |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad – Representation and Promotion | Any time before departure date |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad – Translation | Any time before translation is completed |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad – Circulation and Touring | Any time before start date of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad – Residencies | Any time before departure date |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad – Co-productions | Apr 28, Dec 8 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds – Digital Generator | Any time before start date of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds – Digital Greenhouse | Any time before start date of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds – Access Support | Submit with associated application, or up to 90 days after receiving associated application’s results |
| 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 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canada Council for the Arts | Strategic Funds – Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund | Nov 17, 2021 |
| 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 | Jan 31, Apr 30, Oct 15; 5 pm |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage | Jan 31, Apr 30, Oct 15; 5 pm |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Community Anniversaries – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage | Apr 30 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Strategic Initiatives – Canada Cultural Investment Fund | May 12 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Endowment Incentives – Canada Cultural Investment Fund | Dec 1 |
| 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 | Nov 21, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Commemorate Canada | Rolling Deadline |
| 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 | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Community Capacity Building — Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Paul Yuzyk Youth Initiative for Multiculturalism | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Canadian Heritage | Creative Export Canada | Sep 29, 2021 |
| 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 | May 27, Aug 12, Oct 7, Feb 3 |
| Music | Factor | Collective Initiatives | Various |
| Music | Factor | Comprehensive Artist | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Comprehensive Music Company | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Envelope Funding for Music Companies | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Music | Factor | Funding for National Service Organizations | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Music | Factor | Juried Sound Recording | Jun 3, 2021; Dec 2, 2021 |
| Music | Factor | Live Performance | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Marketing and Promotion for Non-Factor Funded Sound Recordings | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Songwriter Development | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Factor | Sponsorship | At least 3 months prior to start date |
| Music | Factor | Support for Eligible Music Companies | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Music | Factor | Video | Rolling deadline |
Alberta
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding | Mar 1, 2022; Sept 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Artists and Education Funding | May 2, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Arts Presenting Project Funding | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Community Support Organizations Operating Funding | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Queen’s Golden Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Summer School Project Funding | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Government | Community Facility Enhancement Program | Jan 15, May 15, June 15, Sept 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Government | CIP Project-Based Grant | Jan 15, May 15, Sept 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Alberta Government | Alberta Culture Days Grants | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Grants for Individuals and Collectives | Feb 16, 2021; Oct 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | The Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund | Sept 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Equity and Access in the Arts | June 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Organizations Transitions Support | Conversation with EAC required first |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Operating Investments | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Edmonton Arts Council | Annual Programming Grants | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Organization Structural Change Grants | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Project Grant Programs – Organizations | July 12, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Artist Development Microgrant | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives | June 14, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Honouring the Children Grant | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Calgary Arts Development | Original Peoples Investment Program | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Music | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Artist Manager Program Funding | Mar 1, 2022; Sept 1, 2022 |
| Music | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Music Individual Project Funding | Mar 1, 2022; Sept 1, 2022 |
| Music | Alberta Music | Individual Micro Grants | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Music | Alberta Music | Music Business Innovation | July 2, 2021 |
| Dance | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Dance Individual Project Funding | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Theatre | Alberta Foundation for the Arts | Theatre Individual Project Funding | Mar 1, 2022; Sept 1, 2022 |
British Columbia
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Professional Arts Festivals | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Service Organizations – Operating | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Community Arts Organizations – Operating | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres – Operating | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Pivot Program | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Pivot for Individuals | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Community Arts Festivals | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Scholarship Awards | April 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Professional Arts Festivals – Operating | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Early Career Development | June 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Arts Training Organizations: Operating | May 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Arts-Based Community Development & Leon and Thea Koerner Award | April 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Professional Arts Training Organizations | April 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Community Arts Organizations | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples’ Cultural Council (B.C.) | Indigenous Art Scholarship | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples’ Cultural Council (B.C.) | Individual Artists | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples’ Cultural Council (B.C.) | Touring, Promotions/Marketing and Performance Initiatives | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples’ Cultural Council (B.C.) | Arts Vitality Micro-Grant | Jan 15, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples’ Cultural Council (B.C.) | Community Arts Spaces | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples’ Cultural Council (B.C.) | Organizations and Collectives | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | First Peoples’ Cultural Council (B.C.) | Sharing Traditional Arts | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | BC Touring Council | Community Presenters Assistance | June 30, 2022; Nov 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | BC Touring Council | Mentorship and Youth Engagement | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | BC Touring Council | Warming Up the Act | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance | Trust Arts & Culture Grant Programs | Various |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Hamber Foundation | Cultural & Creative Arts | Mar 15, Sept 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Artists in the Classroom | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Creative Spark Vancouver | Apr 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Cherniavsky’s Mr Music Fund | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Artists in Education | School district representative will be contacted with info |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Art Starts | Sharing Traditional Arts | Sept 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | B.C. Government | Community Gaming Grants | Feb 1 – Apr 30 |
| Music | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Professional Music | April 30, 2021 |
| Music | British Columbia Arts Council | Music Organizations: Operating | May 15, 2021 |
| Music | Music B.C. | Travel Grants | July 20, 2021 |
| Music | First Peoples’ Cultural Council (B.C.) | Music Industry Professionals Program | TBD |
| Music | Unison Benevolent Fund | Financial Assistance Program | Rolling deadline |
| Music | Amplify BC | Music Industry Initiatives | Rolling deadline until Mar 1, 2022 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Live Music: Operational Support | Sept 15, 2021 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Record in BC | Rolling deadline until Nov 30, 2021 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Career Development: BC Artists | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Music Company Development: Operational Support | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Music | Amplify BC | Live Music: Regular Intake | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Music | Vancouver Music Fund | Demo Recording Program | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Music | Vancouver Music Fund | Music Video Program | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Music | Vancouver Music Fund | Industry Catalyst Program | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Music | Vancouver Music Fund | Music Company Development: Regular Intake | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Dance | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Professional Dance | April 30, 2021 |
| Dance | British Columbia Arts Council | Dance Organizations: Operating | May 15, 2021 |
| Dance | Dance Transition Resource Centre | Skills Grant | Rolling deadline |
| Dance | Dance Transition Resource Centre | Career Exploration Grants | At least 4 weeks prior to start of project |
| Dance | Dance Transition Resource Centre | Retraining Grants | Oct 1, Feb 1, Jun 1 |
| Dance | Dance Transition Resource Centre | Subsistence Grants | Oct 1, Feb 1, Jun 1 |
| Dance | Dance Transition Resource Centre | Founder’s Award | Aug 3 |
| Dance | Dance Transition Resource Centre | Special Awards | Jul 2 |
| Dance | Dance Transition Resource Centre | IOTPD Philippe Braunschweig Grant | May 1 |
| Theatre | British Columbia Arts Council | Project Assistance: Professional Theatre | April 30, 2021 |
| Theatre | British Columbia Arts Council | Theatre Organizations: Operating | May 15, 2021 |
Manitoba
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Create | Feb 15, Oct 10 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Share – Present | Feb 25, Sept 10 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Share – Artists in Communities | Jan 30, May 15, Sept 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Share – Tour | April 1, Sept 10 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Learn – Artists in Schools | Oct 5, 2021; June 5, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Learn – Residencies | Mar 10, Nov 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Learn – Travel/Professional Development | Jan 15, Mar 1, Apr 15, June 1, Jul 15, Sept 1, Oct 15, Dec 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Indigenous 360 – Create | Mar 25, Sept 25 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Indigenous 360 – Share | Mar 25, Sept 25 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Indigenous 360 – Learn | Mar 25, Sept 25 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Support – Arts Leaders | Feb 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Support – Operate | Nov 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Support – Strengthening | May 10, Sept 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Recognize – Scholarships | Jun 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Recognize – Prizes | Dec 15, 2021; Dec 15, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Manitoba Arts Council | Recognize – Competitions | Nov 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Community Grants – One-time Grants | Sept. 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Camps and Summer Programs | Feb 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Centennial Institute Grants | Mar. 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Emerging Leaders’ Fellowship Grants | June |
| Multi-Disciplinary | The Winnipeg Foundation | Organizational Development Grants | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Winnipeg Arts Council | Individual Artists Program | Sept. 8, 2021 |
| 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 | RESTART Organizational Development Grant for Small and Medium Sized Winnipeg Arts Organizations | Oct 7, 2021; Nov 18, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Winnipeg Arts Council | Project Grant Program for Arts Organizations and Collectives | Feb 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Winnipeg Arts Council | Multi-Year Grant Programs for Arts Organizations | Invitation required |
| Music | Manitoba Film and Music | Music Recording Production Fund | May 20, 2021; Sept 23, 2021; Jan 20, 2022 |
| Music | Manitoba Film and Music | Music Recording Production Fund For Out-Of-Province Artists | May 20, 2021; Sept 23, 2021; Jan 20, 2022 |
| Music | Manitoba Film and Music | Music Companies Sustainability Fund | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Music | Manitoba Film and Music | Artist Development Sustainability Fund | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Music | Manitoba Film and Music | Music Business Development Fund | June 17, 2021 |
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) | Conversation with Economic Development Officer required first |
| Multi-Disciplinary | NWT Arts Council | Funding | Oct 31, Feb 28 |
New Brunswick
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Equinox program for Indigenous Artists | March 15, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Artist In Residence | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Arts Infrastructure Grant for New and Emerging Artists | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Creative Residencies (Quebec) | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Documentation | Oct 1, 2021; Apr 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Accessibility and Equity | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Arts Scholarships | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Creation | Oct 1, 2021; Apr 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Arts Board | Career Development | Nov 1, 2021; Jan 1, 2022; Mar 1, 2022; May 1, 2022; Jul 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | MacMurray Foundation | Grants | Aug 31 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Saint John | Community Arts Funding Program | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts in Communities Program | At least 3 weeks prior to start of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts and Cultural Industries – Strategic Initiatives Fund | At least 6 weeks prior to start of project |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts Organizations (non-profit) Touring and Presenting Grant – Presenting Component | March 31, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts Organizations (non-profit) Touring and Presenting Grant – Touring Component | March 31, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Cultural Cooperation Grant Program (New Brunswick/Quebec) | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Arts – Professional Artists – Artist-in-Residency School Program Grant (Anglophone Sector) | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | New Brunswick Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Aboriginal Affairs Grants Program | Rolling Deadline |
| Music | Music N.B. | Mid Program | Nov 17, 2021; Feb 16, 2022 |
Newfoundland and Labrador
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Professional Project Grants Program | Mar 15, Sept 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Community Arts Program | Sept 30 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Organizations | Feb 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Annual Operating Program from Professional Arts Organizations | Feb 15 |
| 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 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | School Touring Program | June 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council | Accessibility Support Fund | At least 6 weeks prior to program’s application date |
| 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 | Artist Support Program | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Cultural Economic Development Program – Arts Component | Mar 19, 2021; Apr 23, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Indigenous Culture Heritage Program | May 20 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador | Smart and Caring Community Fund | Sept 30 |
| Music | Music NL | Artist Development (Recording) | July 31, 2021; Dec 4, 2021 |
| 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 | Sept 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Grants to Individuals | May 15, Nov 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Emerging Artist Recognition Award | June 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Established Artist Recognition Award | June 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Creative Community Impact Award | June 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Portia White Prize | June 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Prix Grand-Pre | June 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Black Artist Recognition Award | June 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Indigenous Artist Recognition Award | June 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Grants to Organizations and Groups | Mar 15, Oct 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Arts Nova Scotia | Arts Equity Funding Initiative | Sept 15, Mar 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Culture Innovation Fund | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Festival and Community Event Development | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Mi’kmaw Cultural Activities Program | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nova Scotia Tourism, Heritage and Culture | Cultural and Youth Activities Program | June 15 |
| 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 Development Program | March 15, 2021; Sept 15, 2021 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Artist Creation Program | Feb 15, Sept 15 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Business Travel | Rolling Deadline |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Community Presenters | Rolling Deadline |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Business Development | Jul 15, 2021; Sept 15, 2021 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Developing Songwriter/Producer | Mar 15, Sept 15 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Marketing Support | Mar 15, June 15, Sept 15, Dec 15 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Mentorship | Mar 15, Sept 15 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Showcase Support | Mar 15, June 15, Sept 15, Dec 15 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Tour Support | Mar 15, Jun 15, Aug 20, Sept 15, Dec 15 |
| Music | Music Nova Scotia | Songwriter Mentorship | Mar 15, Sept 15 |
Nunavut
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nunavut Government | Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program | Apr 15, Aug 15, Dec 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Nunavut Government | Community Engagement Support | Apr 15, Aug 15, Dec 15 |
Ontario
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects | Mar 4, 2021; Sept 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Ontario Arts Presenters Projects | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Artist-Presenter Collaboration Projects | April 27, 2021; Oct 28, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Northern Arts Projects | April 29, 2021; Nov 9, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Indigenous Arts Projects | Mar 4, 2021; Sept 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Major Organizations: Operating | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Multi and Inter-Arts Projects | Mar 30, 2021; Oct 14, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour | May 5, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Artists in Communities and Schools Projects | April 15, 2021; Oct 26, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: Operating | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Artists in Residence (Education) | Apply on invitation |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Arts Service Organizations: Operating | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Chalmers Professional Development Projects | June 3, 2021; Nov 18, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Council | Deaf and Disability Arts Projects | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Arts Foundation | The Gina Wilkinson Prize | Feb 1, 2021 |
| 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 | City of Cambridge | Community Grants Program | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Region of Waterloo Arts Fund | Region of Waterloo Arts Fund | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Oshawa | Partnership Grants | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Durham Community Foundation | Various | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Community Building Fund – Operating Stream | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Community Building Fund – Capital Stream | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Resilient Communities Fund | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Seed Grant | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Grow Grant | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Capital Grant | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Youth Innovations Test Grant | Sept 29, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Youth Innovations Scale Grant | Sept 29, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Family Innovations Test Grant | Sept 29, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Family Innovations Scale Grant | Sept 29, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Ontario Trillium Foundation | System Innovations Grant | Sept 29, 2021 |
| 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 | COVID-19 Recovery Fund for Artists | Dec 31, 2021 |
| 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 | Oct 29, 2021; Feb 28, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Brampton | Brampton Non-Profit & Charitable Sector Development Seminars: Developing | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Brampton | Brampton Non-Profit & Charitable Sector Development Seminars: Amplifying | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Windsor | Arts, Culture, and Heritage Fund | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Arts Funding Program | Jan 12, 2022; 4pm |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Creation and Production fund for Professional Artists | Jan 26, 2022; 4pm |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Equity and Inclusion in the Arts Fund – Seed | Oct 21, 2021; Apr 6, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Equity and Inclusion in the Arts Fund – Grow | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Major arts, cultural festivals, agriculture fairs programs | Nov 24, 2021; 4pm |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Youth in Culture Pilot Program | Sept 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Cultural facilities fund (minor projects) | Sept 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Ottawa | Capacity building program | Sept 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Toronto | Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Creative Communities – Annual Operating | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Creative Communities – Multi-Year Operating | Mar 2024 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Creative Communities – Project Grants | Feb 1, 2022; Aug 2, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Indigenous Arts Projects | Rolling Deadline until Nov 1, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Animating Historic Sites | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Animating Toronto Parks | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Artists in the Library | Sept 15, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Newcomers and Refugees – Arts Engagement | May 2, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Newcomers and Refugees – Artist Mentorship | May 2, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | Open Door | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | TAC-CS Digital Solutions Incubator | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Toronto Arts Council | TAC Leaders Lab | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | ArtsReach | Various | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Music | Ontario Arts Council | Music Creation Projects | Apr 14, Sept 15, 2021 |
| Music | Ontario Arts Council | Music Organizations: Operating | Mar 9, 2021; Oct 15, 2021 |
| Music | Ontario Arts Council | Music Recording Projects | May 13, 2021; Nov 9, 2021 |
| Music | Ontario Arts Council | Music Production and Presentation Projects | Mar 25, 2021; Oct 5, 2021 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music – Annual Operating | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music – Multi-year Operating | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music – Community Music Making | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music – Project Grants | Feb 8, 2022; Aug 2, 2022 |
| Music | Toronto Arts Council | Music – Music Creation and Audio Recording | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Music | City of Barrie | Culture Grants | TBD |
| Music | Ontario Creates | Music Creation | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Music | Ontario Creates | Music Industry Initiatives | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Music | Ontario Creates | Live Music | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Dance | Ontario Arts Council | Dance Organizations: Operating | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Dance | Ontario Arts Council | Dance Training Projects: Equity and Access | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Dance | Ontario Arts Council | Dance Projects | Apr 8, 2021; Oct 7, 2021 |
| Dance | Toronto Arts Council | Dance – Annual Operating | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Dance | Toronto Arts Council | Dance – Multi-Year Operating | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Dance | Toronto Arts Council | Dance – Long-term Projects | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Dance | Toronto Arts Council | Dance – Project Grants | Feb 15, 2022; Aug 2, 2022 |
| Theatre | Ontario Arts Council | Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators | Differs based on recommender |
| Theatre | Ontario Arts Council | Theatre Organizations: Operating | Mar 10, Nov 5, 2021 |
| Theatre | Ontario Arts Council | Theatre Projects | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre – Annual Operating | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre – Multi-year Operating | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre – Project Grants | Feb 1, 2022; Aug 2, 2022 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre – Long-term Projects | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Theatre | Toronto Arts Council | Theatre – Grants to Playwrights | Jun 15, 2022 |
Prince Edward Island
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Prince Edward Island Cultural Development | Creation Grant | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Prince Edward Island Cultural Development | Dissemination Grant | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Prince Edward Island Cultural Development | Professional Development Grants | Oct 13, 2021 |
Quebec
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec | Inuit and First Nations Arts – Impetus | April 30, 2021 |
| 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 | Dec 1, 2021; Mar 8, 2022; Sep 8, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts de Montreal | Fiscal Sponsorship | Sep 1, 2021; Mar 8, 2022; Sep 8, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts de Montreal | Support Fund for Accessibility Costs | Various Deadlines |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Conseil des Arts de Montreal | Special Project – Organizational Development and Pooling | Mar 8, 2022; Sep 8, 2022 |
Saskatchewan
| Discipline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Leadership | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Community Cultural Engagement and Planning | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Annual Global Funding | Depends on organization’s fiscal year |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Creative Kids Northern Cultural Fund | June 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Metis Cultural Development Fund | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Small Grant Accessibility Program | July 16, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Annual | Winter 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | SaskCulture | Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Project | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts | The Cameco Endowment for Indigenous Artists | TBD |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts | The Henry Nick Kangles Fund | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Saskatoon | Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program | Jan 17, 2022; 4:30 pm |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Saskatoon | Culture Grants | Mar 31, 2022; 4:30 pm |
| Multi-Disciplinary | City of Saskatoon | Special Events Grant | Mar 1, Oct 1, Jun 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Access Copyright Foundation Grants | Nov 1, Feb 15, Apr 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Artists In Communities | Mar 10, Apr 1, June 10, Sept 10, Nov 1, Dec 10 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Artists in Schools | Mar 10, May 1, Sept 10, Nov 1, Dec 10 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Micro-grant program | 1st day of each month |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Prince Edward Arts Scholarship | May 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Professional Arts Organizations Program | Jan 15, 2022 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Saskfestivals | Oct 15, Apr 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Independent Artists | Mar 15, Oct 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Saskatchewan Arts Board | Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists | Apr 15, Oct 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Creative Saskatchewan | Live Performing Arts Production | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Creative Saskatchewan | Tour Support Grant | Aug 16, Oct 1, Nov 15, Jan 3 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Creative Saskatchewan | Market and Export Development Grant | Aug 1, Nov 15, Jan 4, Feb 1, Feb 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Creative Saskatchewan | Market Travel Grant | On invitation |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Creative Saskatchewan | Business Capacity Grant | Nov 15, Feb 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Creative Saskatchewan | Research Grant | Nov 15, Feb 1 |
| Music | Creative Saskatchewan | Sound Recording | Jan 15, 2022 at 4pm |
Yukon
| Discpline | Funder | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Yukon Arts Fund | Mar 15, June 15, Sept 15, Dec 15. |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Advanced Artist Award | Apr 1, Oct 1 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Cultural Industries Training Fund | Mar 15, May 15, Sep 15, Jan 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | New Canadians Event Fund | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Arts Operating Fund | Feb 15; 4:30 pm |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Touring Artist Fund | Mar 15, June 15, Sept 15, Dec 15. |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Culture Quest | Jan 15, Apr 15, Sep 15 |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Arts and Culture | Quebec-Yukon Project Funding | Rolling Deadline |
| Multi-Disciplinary | Yukon Foundation | Various Grants | Jun 15 |