Arts and Culture Grants funding

Arts and Culture Grants 2026

Browse open grant programs for arts organizations, cultural venues, and creative enterprises in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance.

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State arts councils, foundations, and city cultural funds for organizations and creative businesses.

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313

Average award

$245,917

Top eligibility tags

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ABRolling

Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit

Grantor

Government of Alberta

Award Amount

$10,000,000

creative_businessfilm

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ABRolling

Alberta Media Fund Scripted Production Grant

Grantor

Government of Alberta

Award Amount

$1,000,000

creative_businessfilm

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ONRolling

Ontario Creates Film Fund

Grantor

Ontario Creates

Award Amount

$400,000

creative_businessfilm

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Browse open grant programs for arts organizations, cultural venues, and creative enterprises in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.

ABRolling

Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit

Grantor

Government of Alberta

Award Amount

$10,000,000

creative_businessfilm

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ABRolling

Alberta Media Fund Scripted Production Grant

Grantor

Government of Alberta

Award Amount

$1,000,000

creative_businessfilm

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ONRolling

Ontario Creates Film Fund

Grantor

Ontario Creates

Award Amount

$400,000

creative_businessfilm

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ONRolling

Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media Fund

Grantor

Ontario Creates

Award Amount

$300,000

creative_businesstechnology

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NTRolling

Northwest Territories Film Rebate Program

Grantor

Government of the Northwest Territories

Award Amount

$250,000

small_businessproduction_company

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BCRolling

City of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grants

Grantor

City of Vancouver

Award Amount

$250,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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BCRolling

BC Community Gaming Grants Program Grants

Grantor

Province of British Columbia

Award Amount

$250,000

nonprofitcommunity_organization

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PERolling

CBDC Central PEI Social Enterprise Loan

Grantor

CBDC Central PEI

Award Amount

$150,000

small_businesssocial_enterprise

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NSRolling

Cape Breton CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

Grantor

Cape Breton CBDCs

Award Amount

$150,000

small_businesssocial_enterprise

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NSRolling

CBDC Blue Water Social Enterprise Loan

Grantor

CBDC Blue Water

Award Amount

$150,000

small_businesssocial_enterprise

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QCRolling

CALQ Project Grants Montreal Artists

Grantor

Government of Quebec

Award Amount

$100,000

artistarts_organization

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MBRolling

The Winnipeg Foundation Community Grants

Grantor

The Winnipeg Foundation

Award Amount

$100,000

registered_charityqualified_donee

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MBRolling

Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit

Grantor

Government of Manitoba

Award Amount

$100,000

creative_businesspublisher

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ONDec 14, 2026

City of Guelph Guelph 200 Grant Program

Grantor

City of Guelph

Award Amount

$75,000

nonprofitcommunity_group

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ABRolling

Alberta Foundation for the Arts Organization Project Grant

Grantor

Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Award Amount

$75,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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ABRolling

Alberta Media Fund Cultural Industry Development Grant

Grantor

Government of Alberta

Award Amount

$75,000

creative_businessindustry_association

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ABRolling

City of Edmonton WinterCity Festivals and Events Grant

Grantor

City of Edmonton

Award Amount

$60,000

nonprofitregistered_charity

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NSRolling

Arts Nova Scotia Grants to Organizations and Groups

Grantor

Province of Nova Scotia

Award Amount

$50,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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NTRolling

Yellowknife Multi-Year Grant

Grantor

City of Yellowknife

Award Amount

$50,000

nonprofitcommunity_organization

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SKRolling

City of Regina Special Event Grant - Major

Grantor

City of Regina

Award Amount

$50,000

event_organizernonprofit

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QCRolling

Fondation du Grand Montreal Community Grants

Grantor

Fondation du Grand Montreal

Award Amount

$50,000

nonprofitcharity

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ONDec 31, 2026

Oshawa Community Grants - Partnership Grant

Grantor

City of Oshawa

Award Amount

$50,000

nonprofitcharity

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ABRolling

Calgary Arts Development Original Peoples Investment Program

Grantor

City of Calgary

Award Amount

$30,000

indigenousartist

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ABRolling

Calgary Arts Development Project Grant Program

Grantor

City of Calgary

Award Amount

$30,000

artistarts_organization

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SKRolling

City of Regina Cultural New Initiative Grant

Grantor

City of Regina

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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ONRolling

Ontario Arts Council Project Grants Ottawa Artists

Grantor

Government of Ontario

Award Amount

$30,000

artistarts_organization

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BCRolling

BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Organizations

Grantor

Province of British Columbia

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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BCRolling

BC Arts Council Arts-Based Community Development

Grantor

BC Arts Council

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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MBRolling

Manitoba Arts Council Share Winnipeg Organizations

Grantor

Province of Manitoba

Award Amount

$30,000

artistarts_organization

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ABRolling

City of Red Deer Community Culture Development Fund - Culture Development

Grantor

City of Red Deer

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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MBRolling

Manitoba Arts Council Future Looking Grant

Grantor

Manitoba Arts Council

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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SKRolling

City of Regina Cultural Annual Activity Grant

Grantor

City of Regina

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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SKRolling

Community Initiatives Fund Community Grant Program

Grantor

Government of Saskatchewan

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitcommunity_group

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MBRolling

Manitoba Arts Council Create Winnipeg Artists

Grantor

Province of Manitoba

Award Amount

$30,000

artistarts_organization

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ONRolling

Guelph Community Foundation Community Grants

Grantor

Guelph Community Foundation

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitcharity

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NBRolling

New Brunswick Heritage Grants Program

Grantor

Province of New Brunswick

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitlocal_government

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ABRolling

City of Calgary Arts and Culture Microgrant

Grantor

City of Calgary

Award Amount

$30,000

nonprofitregistered_charity

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BCRolling

BC Arts Council Individual Arts Awards

Grantor

Province of British Columbia

Award Amount

$30,000

artistindividual

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SKRolling

SaskCulture Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant

Grantor

Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation

Award Amount

$30,000

indigenousartist

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QCRolling

Conseil des arts de Montreal Touring Program

Grantor

Ville de Montreal

Award Amount

$30,000

arts_organizationartist

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QCRolling

Conseil des arts de Montreal Inclusion and Equity Initiatives

Grantor

Ville de Montreal

Award Amount

$25,000

minority_servingarts_organization

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QCRolling

Conseil des arts de Montreal Indigenous Arts Support

Grantor

Ville de Montreal

Award Amount

$25,000

indigenousarts_organization

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BCRolling

First Peoples' Cultural Council Cultural Practices Grant

Grantor

First Peoples' Cultural Council

Award Amount

$25,000

indigenouscommunity_organization

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BCRolling

BC Arts Council Arts Circulation and Touring

Grantor

BC Arts Council

Award Amount

$25,000

artistarts_organization

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ABRolling

Edmonton Arts Council Equity and Access in the Arts

Grantor

City of Edmonton

Award Amount

$25,000

artistminority_serving

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BCNov 10, 2026

City of Surrey Cultural Grants

Grantor

City of Surrey

Award Amount

$25,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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ONRolling

Toronto Arts Council Creative Communities Projects

Grantor

City of Toronto

Award Amount

$25,000

artistcommunity_group

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ONRolling

City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program Project Grants

Grantor

City of Ottawa

Award Amount

$25,000

artistarts_organization

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NLRolling

Metro Business Opportunities Impact Loan

Grantor

Metro Business Opportunities

Award Amount

$25,000

small_businesssocial_enterprise

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ABRolling

Edmonton Arts Council Individuals and Collectives Grant

Grantor

City of Edmonton

Award Amount

$25,000

artistcreative_business

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Rolling

Strategic Initiatives Fund - Export Component

Grantor

Government of New Brunswick

Award Amount

$25,000

new_brunswickarts

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ONRolling

City of Ottawa Heritage Funding Program

Grantor

City of Ottawa

Award Amount

$25,000

nonprofitheritage_organization

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QCRolling

Sherbrooke Heritage Building Restoration Assistance

Grantor

Ville de Sherbrooke

Award Amount

$25,000

property_ownersmall_business

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QCRolling

Trois-Rivieres Heritage Building Restoration Assistance

Grantor

Ville de Trois-Rivieres

Award Amount

$25,000

property_ownersmall_business

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NSRolling

Creative Industries Fund

Grantor

Province of Nova Scotia

Award Amount

$25,000

creative_businesssmall_business

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BCRolling

City of Vancouver Cultural Project Grants

Grantor

City of Vancouver

Award Amount

$25,000

nonprofitarts_organization

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NTRolling

Yellowknife Sponsorship Grant

Grantor

City of Yellowknife

Award Amount

$20,000

nonprofitevent_organizer

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BCRolling

BC Arts Council Community Arts Festivals

Grantor

BC Arts Council

Award Amount

$20,000

nonprofitfestival

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BCRolling

First Peoples' Cultural Council Individual Artists Program

Grantor

First Peoples' Cultural Council

Award Amount

$20,000

indigenousartist

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MBRolling

Winnipeg Arts Council Project Grant for Organizations

Grantor

City of Winnipeg

Award Amount

$20,000

arts_organizationnonprofit

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Arts and Culture Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit

Alberta Media Fund Scripted Production Grant

Ontario Creates Film Fund

Where to focus first

Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit

Alberta Media Fund Scripted Production Grant

Ontario Creates Film Fund

Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media Fund

Northwest Territories Film Rebate Program

City of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grants

BC Community Gaming Grants Program Grants

CBDC Central PEI Social Enterprise Loan

Cape Breton CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

CBDC Blue Water Social Enterprise Loan

CALQ Project Grants Montreal Artists

The Winnipeg Foundation Community Grants

Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit

City of Guelph Guelph 200 Grant Program

Alberta Foundation for the Arts Organization Project Grant

Alberta Media Fund Cultural Industry Development Grant

City of Edmonton WinterCity Festivals and Events Grant

Arts Nova Scotia Grants to Organizations and Groups

Yellowknife Multi-Year Grant

City of Regina Special Event Grant - Major

Fondation du Grand Montreal Community Grants

Oshawa Community Grants - Partnership Grant

Calgary Arts Development Original Peoples Investment Program

Calgary Arts Development Project Grant Program

City of Regina Cultural New Initiative Grant

Ontario Arts Council Project Grants Ottawa Artists

BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Organizations

BC Arts Council Arts-Based Community Development

Manitoba Arts Council Share Winnipeg Organizations

City of Red Deer Community Culture Development Fund - Culture Development

Manitoba Arts Council Future Looking Grant

City of Regina Cultural Annual Activity Grant

Community Initiatives Fund Community Grant Program

Manitoba Arts Council Create Winnipeg Artists

Guelph Community Foundation Community Grants

New Brunswick Heritage Grants Program

City of Calgary Arts and Culture Microgrant

BC Arts Council Individual Arts Awards

SaskCulture Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant

Conseil des arts de Montreal Touring Program

Conseil des arts de Montreal Inclusion and Equity Initiatives

Conseil des arts de Montreal Indigenous Arts Support

First Peoples' Cultural Council Cultural Practices Grant

BC Arts Council Arts Circulation and Touring

Edmonton Arts Council Equity and Access in the Arts

City of Surrey Cultural Grants

Toronto Arts Council Creative Communities Projects

City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program Project Grants

Metro Business Opportunities Impact Loan

Edmonton Arts Council Individuals and Collectives Grant

Strategic Initiatives Fund - Export Component

City of Ottawa Heritage Funding Program

Sherbrooke Heritage Building Restoration Assistance

Trois-Rivieres Heritage Building Restoration Assistance

Creative Industries Fund

City of Vancouver Cultural Project Grants

Yellowknife Sponsorship Grant

BC Arts Council Community Arts Festivals

First Peoples' Cultural Council Individual Artists Program

Winnipeg Arts Council Project Grant for Organizations

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