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Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations to enable children and youth with disabilities and those from low-income families to participate in summer camps. Funding is intended to increase access to programs that provide day or overnight camping activ...
Grants to Canada institutions of higher education for long-term, collaborative research projects in the humanities and social sciences. Nonprofits requiring institutional eligibility are required to start the eligibility process prior to applying. Funding is intended t...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario neighborhood groups in eligible areas for resident-led projects that strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and events that help residents make connecti...
Grants to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, travel, and language improv...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, municipalities, IHEs, and collectives in eligible regions for public arts projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage community engag...
Grants to Ontario registered charitable organizations and qualified donees to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Preference will be given to programs and projects in the areas of arts, culture, education, the environment, health and social services, and r...
Grants to USA, territories, and Canada children and youth with hearing loss to participate in extracurricular activities. Funding is intended to provide students in grades 1-12 with the opportunity to participate in organized summer, weekend, or after-school programs f...
Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International young early-stage filmmakers to participate in a professional development program in filmmaking. In addition to receipt of the monetary grant, fellows will benefit from mentoring, participate in monthly webinars, ...
Grants to Canada artists, writers, publishers, and organizations for research studies pertaining to the visual arts, writing, and publishing. Funding is intended to support projects that lead to the creation of reports, strategic initiatives, publishable works, study p...
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...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' personal p...
Awards to USA, Virgin Islands, and Canada eighth-grade students to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Submissions may be made in any genre of writing. The purpose of the program is to recognize the talents of young writers and to emphasize the significance of wri...
Fellowships providing a stipend of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico master degree students, doctoral candidates, and postgraduate scholars to support ongoing writing projects and research in art. Applicants can be from any discipline or university department, pr...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and artists in eligible locations to create, produce, and present dance performances. First-time applicants should contact the program officer prior to applying. Funding is intended to support and develop the f...
Grants of $10,000 and $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations and registered charities in eligible areas for operational and artistic expenses. Funding priority is intended for programs that emphasize equity and diversity. Grants will support the artistic and a...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to promote local tourism. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a preliminary application. Funding is intended to increase cultural tourism by helping arts, cultural, and heritag...
Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists, writers, and performance artists to create new artwork. This program is open to artists working in any medium. Residents will receive a $5,000 stipend and housing as well as the opportunity to be inspired by the be...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations and registered charities in eligible areas for management costs and artistic expenses. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the artistic and administrative costs associated ...
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 to Canada eligible IHEs partnering with local organizations for scientific and humanities research to address community needs. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects that promote the development of new ideas in areas such as education, training, c...
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 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit music presenting and performing organizations for musical performances and operational support. New applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for organizations...
Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to increase market competitiveness in the music sector. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help music producers and promoters strengthen their industry and make a lasting c...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada musicians and record labels to support new recordings. Applicants must create online profiles prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to marketing, video, sound recordi...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of heritage, arts, and culture, children and youth, education, environment, social servi...
Grants to Ontario qualified donees including government agencies, universities, and athletic associations for programs that address general community needs. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of community services, health and wellness, social welfare, arts...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for projects and activities within the focus areas of heritage, culture, and the arts. Funding is intended for programs that benefit the local community. Eligible activities benefit the resid...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and master's degree students for Holocaust-related research projects utilizing digital technology. Selected fellows will conduct studies at the funding source institution supervised by a mentor and will partic...
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...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life by supporting programs in a range of focus areas, including educational, cultural, environmental, health, r...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and institutions for educational activities related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended for projects regarding the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. Eligible projects align with one of the following are...
Grants to Canada registered charities for programs that benefit residents throughout the country. Focus areas include health, education, religion, culture, assistance to disadvantaged seniors and individuals with special needs, and volunteer engagement. Funding is inte...
Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico individuals to pursue musical studies related to the carillon. Eligible individuals may pursue one of the following areas of focus: instrument design, music history, composition, and performance. The purpose of the fund is to promote t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, scholars, and researchers to offset the cost of travel for research. Applicants should contact the funding source to ensure the eligibility of their research project prior to applying. Funding is intended to s...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; new projects and commissions; and conferences, lectures, and pu...
Residency to USA, Canada, and International artists to create works related to Iceland. The six-week residency program is available to both established and emerging artists of Icelandic heritage. Eligible applicants may practice any discipline of art. The residency wi...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for projects that distribute or exhibit contemporary art. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for short-term or one-time project...
Grants of up to $8,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and collectives in eligible regions for one-time and short-term literature-related projects and activities. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to support t...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and collectives in eligible locations for music projects. New applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Additional funding is available for deaf applicants and applicants with disabilities. Eligi...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional development. Fellows will be mentored by scholars, practitioners, visiting artists, and curators and will be matched with high school apprentices. The program will conclude with an exhibition for th...
Grants to Ontario charitable organizations for programs and activities that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist youth at risk with a focus on innovative projects in the areas of education, health care, social services, arts and culture, a...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and eligible International cities to join a network to create sustainable cities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Eligible applications can focus on one or several of the following...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools to meet the needs of communities in eligible regions. Eligible projects focus on the areas of youth and senior services, food, economic development, cultural enhancement, climate action, and diversity...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and community groups for Indigenous-led programs. Funding areas of interest include health and mental health, education, the environment, and technology. The purpose of funding ...
Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit corporations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, religious entities, and First Nations to improve the infrastructure in local communities. Funding is intended for equipment, construction, renovation, and developmen...
Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, curators, Indigenous artists, media arts centers, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Applicants must register in the online portal at least 30 days pr...
Grants to Canada arts organizations, collectives, artists, curators, Indigenous artists and nonprofit organizations, visual arts festivals, and media arts centers for touring performances and exhibitions. Applicants must register in the portal at least 30 days prior to...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit orchestras, opera companies, choral organizations, and other music presenter and producer organizations to support general operations. New applicants are required to contact program staff and register for an account prior to submitting an ap...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada individual artists for professional development opportunities. Applicants must create online profiles prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support career advancement activities that benefit new and emerging artists...