232 Ontario Grants for Arts and Culture

Grants to Ontario music management businesses to benefit the local music industry. New applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for travel and marketing activities that are part of a comprehensive exp...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and individual artists in eligible regions for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of youth, culture, and social services. Eligible applicants are loca...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that align with the funding source's goals regarding transportation, the environment, community vitality,...

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A priz...

Awards to Canada authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of histor...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performing ensembles and presenting organizations to introduce contemporary American music to a broader audience. New applicants are required to create an account in the online portal prio...

Opportunity for Ontario artists to participate in a residency program. The program is intended to support early-stage artists in a 15-week residency followed by a solo exhibition. The artist will receive a monetary stipend and support from the gallery staff. The reside...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artists or teams of artists to create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop artwork for publicly accessible exterior spaces that are free to attend and enjoy. The successful artists will devel...

Grant to a Canada artist, team of artists, or illustrator to create a public work of art that will be installed in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop original mural designs, which will be printed on vinyl and installed in the transit terminal at two loc...

Grants of up to $1,545 to Ontario nonprofit organizations to advance public knowledge about Ontario's diverse heritage. Applicants are advised that required registration may take up to five business days to process. Funding is intended to support the operations of smal...

Grants to Ontario property owners for the conservation, repair, and restoration of culturally significant properties in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities, including roof and siding repairs, porch restoration, and exterior painting....

Sponsorships to Canada organizations to support communities throughout the country. The goal of the program is to support activities that focus on youth and that leverage technology in the areas of health, education, and the environment. Current sponsorships also inclu...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include ...

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for career and professional development in the area of interior design. Funding is intended to help the grantee expand their skills through academic or independent study. Eligible applicants are interior fur...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scientists and scientist teams affiliated with research institutions to participate in exploratory travel. The purpose of the opportunity is to allow scientists to conduct research projects related to other cultures, wildl...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audience. ...

Opportunity for USA and Canada individuals to participate in a photography contest. Cash prizes of $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, and $10,000 will be awarded for photographs taken with smartphones. Photos will be judged on the basis of various criteria, including but not limi...

Grants to Ontario registered charities for performing arts events and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects in the performing arts disciplines, such as dance, music, and theater, as well as for arts and cultural ed...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar in recognition of an exceptional essay related to the nineteenth century. Articles may be in any discipline and may have been published in print or online. Essays that are interdisciplinary in nature are especial...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International early-career scholar in recognition of an outstanding essay on a topic related to nineteenth-century studies. Eligible articles may be in any discipline and must have been written while the applicant was pursuing a doctoral degr...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individual artists in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to artists seeking to improve their skills, and will support expenses incurred by materials, t...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a residency. The program is intended to support professional artists with residencies in media including but not limited to clay, books, drawing, painting, papermaking, textiles, photography, prin...

Grants to Canada music companies for business development. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Applications to the business development stream must include a Business Development Plan. Funding is intended to support a wide range of pr...

Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, arts collectives, and artists in eligible locations to present original projects in a designated local arts center. The program is designed to support exhibitions and presentations by i...

Opportunity for Ontario artists and art students in eligible locations to participate in a career development program and receive a $1,500 project fee. The program is intended to help early-stage artists develop professionally, strengthen their portfolios, build connec...

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize exemplary artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books...

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce books. Artists will receive access to the funding source's studios for production, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. During the residency, artists will be expected to produce their own books,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individuals in eligible locations to strengthen the creative community. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance opportunities for local ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artists for science-related film projects. Funding is intended to support feature-length nonfiction documentary projects that encourage an exploration of science-related topics. Projects may be at any stage of development, produ...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and establi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, festivals, museums, and biennials for exhibits featuring artists from Israel. Funding is intended for a range of exhibitions, including institutional or independent projects, events, or ...

Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to increas...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International BIPOC individuals with disabilities for initiatives related to filmmaking and media production. Eligible proposals are for nonfiction new media projects and feature-length documentary films with a run time of at...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, write...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Nonprofit applicants must contact staff in advance of the deadline to begin the application pro...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International activists, organizers, artists, and scholars to lead programs within communities addressing urgent issues. Successful applicants will remain working in the field and receive intellectual support from institution...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International independent scholars, doctorates, and doctoral students for collaborative anthropological research projects. Funding is intended for research teams that include one partner from the community being studied. Thro...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, individual artists, ensembles, and collectives for theater initiatives. Funding is intended to help artists create, develop, produce, and present theater works. Eligible projects include professional development, playwriting, ...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for capacity-building and business development activities. Funding is available for projects that will encourage the growth of local cultural media industries. Priority will be given to projects...

Grants of up to $5,000 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 $15,000 and in-kind support to Canada youth groups and collectives for programs to benefit Indigenous youth. Funding is intended for youth-led projects. Successful applicants will receive capacity-building, training, and mentorship opportunities in addi...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in the creative industries to support economic development initiatives that increase the capacity of businesses within the province. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funded projects will gather, formulate, and dis...

Grants to Canada musicians and record labels to cover the costs of creating and releasing an original music album. Applicants must create online profiles and submit a sound recording prior to applying for any other components. Grantees can receive further funding for t...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of outstanding work integrating Asian cultural heritage into psychiatric treatment. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has emphasized the impact Asian culture should have on the treatment ...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field tr...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, the e...

Grants to Canada businesses to produce online video content. The purpose of this program is to support the creation of original digital video series for online distribution. Eligible projects must be live-action, include a minimum of six episodes, and have a minimum av...

Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International individuals and pairs to participate in a writing residency program. This opportunity is open to beginners as well as seasoned writers. Residencies vary in length from two weeks to three months, and the length should match ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of funds in...