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Grants and in-kind assistance to Ontario businesses in eligible locations for recovery support in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist local small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Grants may b...
Grants to Canada teams in multiple provinces for programs and projects that address community needs and challenges in eligible regions. Focus areas include science, language, traditional knowledge, performing arts, health, sustainable housing, and education. Nominated ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario cultural heritage nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for organizational and programming support. Eligible applicants are organizations that provide cultural services and programs. The purpose of this program is to assist org...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario cultural heritage nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming and organizational support. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that provide cultural programs and services. The purpose of this program is to streng...
Grants to Ontario media production companies for the creation of digital media content. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that will positively impact the province’s economy. Applications from companies that are BIPOC-led, Francophone-led, or led ...
Grants to USA and territories artists and artist ensembles to participate in public performances, festivals, and presentations abroad. Engagements that are being presented virtually due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will also be supported. Eligible performance...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit arts organizations for curator-led visual arts projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives such as performances, exhibitions, public program series, curatorial research, publications, and commissions related to contempor...
Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia Indigenous artists and arts creators for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for artists with a demonstrated commitment to their artistic practice in any artistic discipline and will support traditiona...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia Indigenous music professionals, recording engineers, and recording studios to support mentorship programs. Funding is intended to enhance skills and knowledge and to provide networking and professi...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit associations and service organizations to enhance and develop the local music industry. Some applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects, initiatives, events, and acti...
Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia Indigenous artists, creators, and groups for musical events and projects. Funding is intended to support touring, promotional and marketing activities, recording, creation, and performances. The purpose of the grant program ...
Grants to Quebec nonprofit art organizations and artist collectives in eligible locations for activities to identify potential partners for an artist residency program. The aim of the program is to further the exceptional talents and growth of local artists in any arti...
Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia individual artists, nonprofit Indigenous arts organizations, First Nations, and collectives for traditionally based arts projects. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on the transfer of traditionally based art ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia Indigenous nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, arts groups and collectives, and governing bodies to strengthen organizational capacity and promote artistic creation. Funding is intended to support artistic production, ...
Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia Indigenous governing bodies, arts organizations, and collectives for capital projects that support Indigenous arts and culture. Funding is intended for the development of community workspaces where Indigenous artists may prac...
Grants to Ontario record labels and music publishers to develop the local music market. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote job creation; expand artist rosters; invest in professional recording and producti...
Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations and artist cooperatives in eligible regions to develop, produce, and present artistic endeavors in a wide range of disciplines. Qualifying disciplines are circus arts, street performance, visual arts, digital arts, film and vide...
Grants to Quebec artist collectives in eligible regions for artistic endeavors. Funding is intended for research, production, and creation in a wide range of disciplines. Qualifying disciplines are circus arts, street performance, visual arts, digital arts, film and vi...
Grants of $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations to participate in a residency program through local public libraries. Funding is intended to increase access to the arts for underserved populations. The purpose o...
In-kind grants of promotional space to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to publicize artistic, cultural, or community-oriented services or events that are open to the public. Grantees receive free poster space in transit shelters as a high...
Grants to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essential needs. The...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for programs and projects that benefit local residents and address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities with the focus areas of co...
Awards to USA and Canada individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding use of digital media in the presentation of opera. Funding is intended to promote the continued use of digital media for opera presentations and to increase the quality of such present...
Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada BIPOC recording artists and bands for the production of original music. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible expenses are those related to music, including videos, touring, digital mark...
Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia Indigenous nonprofit organizations, First Nation tribal councils and bands, and First Nation schools, museums, and adult education centers for initiatives to preserve local history. Funding areas of interest include protectin...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charitable organizations in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Project priorities include responsible financial management, economic innovation, corporate excellence and leadership, h...
Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs in the following areas of focus: c...
Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for operational support and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of health and wellness, environment...
Tax exemptions to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for land purchases or improvements. The purpose of this program is to support organizations serving local residents by providing exemptions from property taxes. The use of the land or impr...
Opportunity for Quebec arts organizations and cooperatives in eligible locations to carry out fundraising activities. Eligible organizations will become representatives of the funding source, and in return will receive larger grants for their arts activities. Requests ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan organizations in eligible locations for community programs and events. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives and activities that honor prominent people and c...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit museums and nonprofit service organizations to develop relationships with French museums and provide professional development for museum staff. Priority will be given to exchange missions intended to advance the development o...
Grants to US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools, and government agencies for a broad range of arts activities. Funding is intended for technical assistance, arts projects, general operating support, arts in education, and arts programs that wi...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Nunavut community groups and individuals in eligible locations for community-based cultural activities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that promote and improve traditional Inuit activities and skills, and enhance and main...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents through a wide range of community programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, support local needs, and build vibrant communities. Funding areas include human and soc...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, local government agencies, social enterprises, and First Nations Councils to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist local organizations that represent trad...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered societies in eligible locations to enhance the local qualify of life. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and community services, including but not limited to, education, health, and arts an...
Award to a Quebec individual in recognition of outstanding contributions to English language literature. Funding is intended to acknowledge a long-standing member of the literary community who has made considerable contributions over at least a ten-year period. The nom...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers and nonprofit film companies to develop original documentary films. Funding is intended for a broad range of topics designed to engage the audience in meaningful discourse. Priority will be given to c...
Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind support to Canada indigenous groups for youth-led programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that promote youth leadership and cultural programming, encourage intergenerational activities, offer recreati...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit corporations and registered charities to enhance security and safety. Grant funds may be used for security assessments, security-related building upgrades, and training to respond to hate incidents. Funding is intended for c...
Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to Canada Indigenous youth groups to promote youth-led programming. Funding is intended to encourage youth to become engaged in their communities. Eligible projects focus on culture, recreation, wellness, leadership skills, intergen...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a research residency. Eligible applicants will be provided with transportation, accommodations, and access to the on-site research library, collections, and museum staff. The residency will take p...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International BIPOC artists to participate in a residency program in New York. The purpose of the program is to provide artists with the opportunity to improve their glassmaking skills. Residents will receive funds for the purchase of s...
Fellowships to USA and territories individuals to promote equity in the field of arts and culture. The fellowship will take place online. Eligible applicants are BIPOC individuals who are emerging, early, or mid-career arts and culture leaders and are arts administrato...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that foster knowledge and appreciation of the arts. Some applicants are required to attend an information session before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support arts, culture, ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to develop arts and cultural experiences addressing social justice that benefit local residents. Some applicants are required to attend an information session before submitting a proposal. ...
Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for projects that benefit local communities and have a measurable outcome. In-kind s...
Awards of cash and equipment to New Brunswick individuals to recognize talent and potential in media arts. Eligible recipients are emerging directors and producers, video artists, and filmmakers. The purpose of the award is to help local artists complete film and media...