Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities for the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sectors
This list of grants is intended as a resource in order to seek funding opportunities that are currently available for individuals and organizations in the arts, culture and heritage sectors.
Please note: This list of provincial, federal and foundation funding opportunities is for information purposes only and is not a comprehensive list of all grants. The list of grants was accurate at the timing of publishing. The City of Oshawa will attempt to maintain the list however organizations are encouraged to check directly with the granting agency for more information. The City of Oshawa is not responsible for grant review or approval and does not have affiliations with the granting agencies or foundations listed above.
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| Grants for Aboriginal Groups | ||||||||||
Baagwating Community AssociationThe Baagwating Community Association is considered the Charitable Arm of the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino. The Association are proud members of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, and help by contributing to the First Nation, local and greater community's economic well-being. Indigenous Culture and Media InnovationsICMI provides arts training, youth workshops and educational programming; using hands-on experiential learning in up-to-date, cutting edge digital technologies. ICMI offers short-term workshops at all levels of ability and technical skills, production, post-production, multimedia applications and media arts. National Association of Friendship CentersThe National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is a network of 118 Friendship Centres and seven Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs) from coast-to-coast-to-coast. They offer a series of community development grants. Additional Grants Listed Here for Aboriginal Groups
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| Grants for Capital Projects and Heritage Conservation Grants | ||||||||||
ArtsBuild OntarioArtsBuild Ontario is dedicated to realizing long-term solutions to building, managing and financing the sustainable arts facilities needed in Ontario communities. Canada Cultural Spaces FundThe Canada Cultural Spaces Fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation. Canada History FundThe Canada History Fund supports the development of learning materials and activities that contribute to increasing Canadians' knowledge about Canada. Community Infrastructure ProgramThe Community Infrastructure Program supports the rehabilitation or improvement of cultural and community facilities across Canada. The National Trust for CanadaA national charity that inspires and leads action to save historic places, and promotes the care and wise use of our historic environment. Our sites, projects and programs enhance community and quality of life and inspire Canadians to identify, conserve, use, celebrate and value their heritage buildings, landscapes, natural areas and communities for present and future generations. Parks Canada's National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing ProgramThis program provides assistance to national historic sites that are neither federally owned nor administered and that are deemed to have commemorative integrity. Veterans Affairs CanadaSpecific Grants: Remembrance Funding Programs
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| Grants for Community Projects | ||||||||||
Aviva CanadaGrants: Aviva Community FundAviva recognizes that you know best when it comes to improving your community. The most popular ideas, as chosen by Canadians, will have a chance to share the $1 million Aviva Community Fund. CIBC Bank FoundationGrants: Kids, Cures and CommunityCIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to our clients, our employees and our communities - with a focus on Kids, Cures and Community. They aim to make a difference through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of our employees. Canada Post Community FoundationApplications from registered charities, school programs or community organizations are invited for funding of projects consistent with the Foundation's objective to provide support for initiatives that benefit children. Community One FoundationCommunity One Foundation provides funding to foster new and innovative services and programs for the LGBTTIQQ2S community in the GTA, specifically in the areas of education, health, human rights, arts and culture, and research and advocacy (non-governmental). TelusTelus community investment efforts are focused in three areas - youth, education and community. Their community boards are located in regions across Canada to better administer the company's community investment program.
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| Grants for Heritage | ||||||||||
Building Communities Through Arts and HeritageThe Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program was created to help you celebrate your community - both its past and its present. This program increases opportunities for local artists, artisans, heritage performers or specialists to be involved in their community through festivals, events and projects. It also allows local groups to commemorate their local history and heritage. Canada Arts Presentation FundThe Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and organizations that offer support to arts presenters. Celebrate CanadaCelebrate Canada provides funding for activities organized on National Aboriginal Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day. Canadian Conservation Institute Internship ProgramsThe Canadian Conservation Institute offers paid post-graduate internships and curriculum internships that provide learning opportunities for the conservation community in Canada and abroad. Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification ProgramThe Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program assists eligible Canadian art galleries, museums, archives and libraries by assuming financial responsibility for loss or damage to objects or appurtenances in eligible travelling exhibitions. Museums Assistance ProgramThe Museums Assistance Program supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections. Movable Cultural Property GrantsMovable Cultural Property Grants help designated organizations acquire cultural property of outstanding significance and national importance to Canada. See Also: Multi-Disciplinary Granting Agencies |
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| Grants for Music and New Media | ||||||||||
Canada Book FundThe Canada Book Fund promotes a strong book industry that publishes and markets Canadian-authored books. Canada Media FundThe Canada Media Fund encourages the creation of popular, innovative Canadian content and software applications. Canada Music FundThe Canada Music Fund supports a wide range of musicians and entrepreneurs who create, produce and market original and diverse Canadian music. Canadian Film or Video Production Tax CreditThe Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit supports Canadian programming and the development of an active domestic production sector. Canadian Film CentreThe Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable organization whose mission is to invest in and inspire the next generation of world-class Canadian content creators and entrepreneurs in the screen-based entertainment industry. A significant economic and cultural driver in Canada and beyond, CFC delivers a range of multi-disciplinary programs and initiatives in film, television, music, screen acting, and digital media, which provides industry collaborations, strategic partnerships, and business and marketplace opportunities for talent and participants. Corus EntertainmentA Canadian-based media and entertainment company, Corus offers assistance in the areas of public benefit, corporate sponsorship, charitable donations, and local fundraising. Established funds relate primarily to the arts and assisting new and upcoming entertainers and producers. The primary focus of their giving strategy is on improving the lives of Canadian children by supporting programs that support play and development through arts and entertainment and improving the lives of Canadian women and their families by supporting programs and initiatives that offer training, skills development and tools that enhance the economic and personal independence of women. FACTORFACTOR's programs provide financial support to Canadian recording artists, labels, songwriters, publishers, event producers and distributors MusicationMusication offers grants to French-language songwriter, composer, artist, or recording business owners Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC)The OMDC plays an important role in book publishing, music, interactive digital media, film, magazine publishing, and television industries, building the capacity and competitiveness of Ontario's cultural media industry. SOCAN FoundationGrants are provided to organizations or individuals for activities benefiting Canadian music creators. Telefilm CanadaTelefilm Canada administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund and the Talent Fund, a private donation initiative, as well as the Canada Feature Film Fund. The Film or Video Production Services Tax CreditThe Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit promotes Canada as a location of choice for film and video productions employing Canadians.
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| Grants for Performing Arts | ||||||||||
Jackman FoundationThe Hal Jackman Foundation believes cultural activities are essential tools in fostering vibrant, livable communities. It is committed to the development and presentation of compelling artistic programs in the visual and performing arts. It focuses on increasing access to and appreciation of arts and culture, as well as building the audiences of the future. Metcalf Charitable FoundationThe mission of The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation is to enhance the effectiveness of people and organizations working together to help Canadians imagine and build a just, healthy, and creative society. Takla Foundation439 Brentcliffe Drive Waterloo, On, N2T 2J6 Contact via mail
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| Grants for Professional Development | ||||||||||
Canada Arts Training FundThe Canada Arts Training Fund supports the training of artists with high potential through organizations that offer high-calibre training. Canadian Heritage Information NetworkSpecial Operating Agency within the Department of Canadian Heritage, offers valuable collections management resources to the Canadian museum community and online public access to millions of collections records. CHIN assists Canadian museums in documenting, managing, and sharing information about their collections, which in turn ensures that this information is accessible now and in the future. Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)Internships provided to Canadian cultural organizations through youth wage subsidy program funded by Human Resources Development Canada. Interns must be residents of Canada, under 30 years of age, unemployed (or under-employed), but ineligible for EI Benefits. Laidlaw FoundationThe Foundation is concentrating resources in four areas: environment, inclusive communities, youth arts program, and youth engagement. The Youth Arts Program focuses on providing opportunities for youth ages 15 to 25 to become directly involved in artistic creation. Within the program, there are funds for Strategic Initiative Grants, Project Grants, and Catalyst Grants. Full program information, application process, and deadlines are available from their website. Metcalf Charitable FoundationThe mission of The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation is to enhance the effectiveness of people and organizations working together to help Canadians imagine and build a just, healthy, and creative society.
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Canada FoundationGrants: Leadership Grants ProgramThe PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation Leadership Grants Program provides funding for professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers who work at small- to medium-registered charitable organizations in Canada. Young Canada WorksYoung Canada Works (YCW) offers a variety of summer job and internship programs to job seekers and employers.
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| Grants for Visual Arts | ||||||||||
Fusion: The Ontario Clay and Glass AssociationThe FUSION Scholarship Endowment Fund provides assistance to members in financial need who wish to continue their studies in the field of ceramics or glass. Jackman FoundationThe Hal Jackman Foundation believes cultural activities are essential tools in fostering vibrant, livable communities. It is committed to the development and presentation of compelling artistic programs in the visual and performing arts. It focuses on increasing access to and appreciation of arts and culture, as well as building the audiences of the future. RBC Bank FoundationGrants: RBC Emerging Artists ProjectRBC Bank helps communities around the world by funding many different initiatives through donations and sponsorships. Royal Canadian Academy of Arts FoundationA registered charitable trust that operates as the fundraising vehicle of the Academy. The RCA Trust Fund provides grants to public galleries across Canada to purchase and exhibit works of living Canadian artists. The RCA Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to promising Canadians for post-graduate study in the visual arts and design. The RCA Program Fund mounts exhibitions, produces publications and other public activities to foster awareness and appreciation of the visual arts. See Also: Multi-Disciplinary Granting Agencies |
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| Grants for Youth Programs | ||||||||||
Exchanges CanadaThe Exchanges Canada program helps youth to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Canada, while connecting with other young Canadians. Gainey FoundationThe Foundation provides grants to federally registered charities for environmental and youth arts programs. Website: Laidlaw FoundationThe Foundation is concentrating resources in four areas: environment, inclusive communities, youth arts program, and youth engagement. The Youth Arts Program focuses on providing opportunities for youth ages 15 to 25 to become directly involved in artistic creation. Within the program, there are funds for Strategic Initiative Grants, Project Grants, and Catalyst Grants. Full program information, application process, and deadlines are available from their website. Ontario Trillium FoundationGrants: The Ontario Trillium Foundation distributes its funding to charities and not-for-profits based upon six different action areas: Encouraging more active lifestyles, Building inclusive and engaged communities together, Encouraging people to support a healthy and sustainable environment, Enriching people's lives through arts, culture and heritage, Supporting the positive development of children and youth, and Enhancing people's economic wellbeing. S'Cool Life FundThe S'Cool Life Fund has provided grants for 975 D.R.E.A.M.S. (Drama, Recreation, Extra-Curricular, Arts, Music, or Sports) projects across the country worth almost $2.6 million helping to make school life more enjoyable for thousands of public elementary school kids (K-8). Youth Opportunity FundAn annual program that provides grants and capacity-building supports to youth-led grassroots groups and collaboratives serving young people.
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