All levels of government have programs that fund arts and culture. If you need more detail, ask our team.

FEDERAL FUNDING

Canadian Heritage 
Canadian Heritage has a wide range of funding programs that support culture, history, heritage, sport and official languages in Canada.

Canada Council for the Arts 
Canada’s public arts funder has grants for almost everyone, contributing to the vibrancy of a creative and diverse arts and literary scene.

PROVINCIAL FUNDING

Province of Ontario
Each of Ontario’s Ministries has a range of available grants, searchable by sector.

Ontario Arts Council
OAC is the province’s primary funding body for the arts, with a range of grants across disciplines.

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund
OCAF promotes cultural tourism by providing investments to Ontario organizations for one-off events or expansions of existing activities.

Ontario Trillium Foundation
OTF funds projects that build healthy and vibrant communities, with a stream focused on enriching lives through arts, culture and heritage.

MUNICIPAL FUNDING

Toronto Arts Council
TAC is Toronto’s city-wide public funding body for the arts, with a mandate to enhance the quality of life in Toronto through the arts.

City of Toronto
In addition to Toronto Arts Council, the City has strategic grant programs to achieve Toronto’s social, economic and cultural goals.

City of Hamilton
The City of Hamilton supports arts and culture through the City Enrichment Fund, providing opportunities for all the people of Hamilton to enjoy and actively participate in the arts.